"Stan"is the thirdsinglefromThe Marshall Mathers LP,Eminem's third album. It was No. 1 in the UK and Australia.[2]It is about an Eminemfanwhokills himselfand his pregnant partner after Eminem does not respond to his letters.Devon Sawaplays the fan in the music video. Eminem performed the song at the 2001Grammy Awards.Elton Johnplayed the piano at the performance.[3]The album version of the song is 6 minutes and 39 seconds long. The video is 8 minutes and 15 seconds. OnThe Marshall Mathers LP 2,thesong"Bad Guy" is a sequel to "Stan"; it is about Stan's brother, Matthew, taking revenge onEminem.[4]
