US rapper Eminem appeared in public for the first time in nearly three years last night to launch his memoirs.

The book, entitled Eminem: The Way I Am, is published in the UK on October 21st.

The rapper appeared alongside collaborator 50 Cent and hip-hop star LL Cool J at the launch inside a New York trainer store.

As previously reported, Eminem has confirmed that his new studio album will be entitled 'Relapse'.

The rapper's seventh album is expected to be released before the end of 2008.

(by Jason Gregory)