Released on November 20, 2000, "Stan" is widely considered one of the greatest examples of storytelling in hip-hop history. The track serves as a dark cautionary tale about the dangers of extreme fandom and the blurred lines between admiration and unhealthy obsession. Track Overview Eminem featuring Dido. Album: The Marshall Mathers LP . Producer: The 45 King and Eminem.

The chorus and base beat are sampled from the opening lines of Dido's "Thank You" .

The song is structured through a series of letters and a final tragic response.