Eminem Says Rap Music Is 'Therapeutic' for Him

Eminem is opening up about the healing power of art.

The 15-time Grammy Award winner, 49, recently called into the Sway in the Morning show was asked about how rapping about mental health. 

"I think that's one of the great things about rap music... is that you could put so much of your life in it," Eminem said over the phone.

"It's therapeutic, and that's how it's always been for me."

In a 2015 interview with Men's Journal, Eminem discussed his 2007 drug overdose and how he beat his addiction through extensive exercise.

It was announced in May that the rapper will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall.