'' The Marshall Mathers LP 2 '' received positive reviews from critics , who praised Eminem 's technical rapping abilities and production choices . The album marked an improvement in reception over Eminem 's previous three albums , and was named on multiple " Albums of the Year " year-end lists . It also debuted at number one on the US '' Billboard '' 200 and was the second-best selling album sales of 2013 . As of early 2014 , the album has sold 3.8 million copies worldwide . The album won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 57th Grammy Awards
57th Grammy Awards
57th Annual Grammy Awards
The Marshall Mathers LP 2