
He is an iconic rapper who is worth an estimated $190m and scooped his ninth Best Hip Hop award at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday.

And while Eminem certainly has a lot to celebrate of late, he has taken a substantial knock in the property market, after he finally sold his lavish Detroit mansion for a paltry $1.9m, less than half of the $4.75m he bought it for in 2003, and losing a whopping $2.85m.

The surprisingly chintzy mansion isn't necessarily what you would associate with a renowned gangster rapper, with floral curtains, dated pine furniture and bizarre chef statues dotted around the six acre estate.

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Lavish: While Eminem certainly has a lot to celebrate of late, he has taken a substantial knock in the property market, after he finally sold his lavish Detroit mansion for a paltry $1.9m, less than half of the $4.75m he bought it for in 2003, and losing a whopping $2.85m

Just Lose It: The Lose Yourself hitmaker, real name Marshall Mathers, bought the Rochester Hills property, 30 miles south of his hometown Detroit, in 2003

The Lose Yourself hitmaker, real name Marshall Mathers, bought the Rochester Hills property, 30 miles south of his hometown Detroit, in 2003.

The mansion, which encompasses five en suite bedrooms, an swimming pool and lighted tennis and basketball courts, is a far cry from the trailer park the Stan rapper lived in the 2002 film 8 Mile.

The sprawling estate also comes with a guard's house and two-storey detached guesthouse.

Retro: The surprisingly chintzy mansion isn't necessarily what you would associate with a renowned gangster rapper, with floral curtains, dated pine furniture and bizarre chef statues dotted around the six acre estate

Flower power: The mansion, which encompasses five en suite bedrooms, an swimming pool and lighted tennis and basketball courts, is a far cry from the trailer park the Stan rapper lived in the 2002 film 8 Mile

Wow factor: The six acre estate counts a stunning swimming pool among its many enviable features but it was reported that Eminem has rarely lived in the house since the purchase and spends much of his time at his other estate nearby

Dated: The guesthouse kitchen features an healthy dose of pine and stunning natural light from the lavish gardens

Match point: The property features a mammoth basketball court flanked by trees and lit by floodlights

Quirky: A bizarre chef statue holding up a menu board stands in the octagonal poolhouse and looking out onto the gardens

It also came in 10th in a list of the Top 10 Rappers Mansions in 2016, narrowly beaten by Jay-Z's $45m Malibu mansion.

It was reported that Eminem has rarely lived in the house since the purchase and spends much of his time at his other estate nearby.

Real estate sources also claim the property will need some updating and improvements.

The star has more pressing matters to focus on however, as he has just dropped his new single Walk On Water, featuring Beyonce, which he performed at the MTV EMAs in London on Sunday.

Wow factor:It also came in 10th in a list of the Top 10 Rappers Mansions in 2016, narrowly beaten by Jay-Z's $45m Malibu mansion

Big enough for you? The guesthouse bedroom is a sight to behold with ruffle curtains and high ceilings

Natural light: The light and airy property features stunning garden views and beautiful natural night

Pool time: The luxurious pool featured a socialising area, a jacuzzi and a fun slide for guests to enjoy

Breathtaking: The property is undeniably stunning with its beautiful gardens and sparkling pool

Natural: The property features a rough stone finish and a very grand entrance up an expansive drive

After he was announced as the winner of the Best Hip-Hop award, the star opened his speech by saying he was surprised to have received the award as he had been quiet on the musical scene for a few years.

He said: 'Yo, first off... I wanna start off, I’m not really sure how I got this, because I haven’t had an album out in a few year.

'I got one coming, though,'

The artist born hinted on social media earlier this week that something was coming, posting a photo of a prescription pad that read: 'Revival. Walk on Water take as needed.'

Barbecues; The pool house also features a second kitchen where Eminem could sizzle some hot dogs and burgers for his guests, overlooked by the quirky chef statues

Dazzling: Real estate sources also claim the property will need some updating and improvements

Pool time: Eminem will surely be sad to let go of the glittering property which opens up onto lavish gardens

Stunning: The house has a two-storey guesthouse complete with garage for when guests come to stay

Green; The house features lavish gardens and is situated south of Eminem's beloved hometown Detroit

Icon: The rapper won the Best Hip Hop awards for the ninth time at the MTV EMAs on Sunday

Fans also pointed out that Eminem's release is the same day as Taylor Swift dropped her new album Reputation with some hinting at Taylor being overshadowed.

And although Eminem's new album Revival doesn't have a release date, the rapper will be performing songs from it on Saturday Night Live on November 18th.

The rap icon also made headlines in October for his biting anti-Trump freestyle rap broadcast during the BET Hip Hop Awards, where he blasted the president on topics including NFL, the border wall, hurricane relief and more.