Shady Bizzness: Life as Marshall Mathers' Body guard in an Industry of Paper Gangsters [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Byron Big-Nazz Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2000

This story is based on the factual ills of "white rapper" and Hip-Hop phenomenon, "Eminem". "Shady Bizzness" tell about real life events of his public and private lifestyle. The book details the good times, hardships, drug abuse, domestic violence, scandals, sex, near-death experiences, murder, oppression of employees and bitter betrayl.

"Shady Bizzness" is everything a parent despises, thugs love, groupies lust over, and wives hate!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It was brilliantly written!" -- MSNBC

"It's definitely a good read." -- The Queen Latifah Show

"Shady Bizzness was disturbing and intense! It was like a good scary movie!" -- People Magazine

About the Author

Byron "Big-Naz" Williams is the Author and Publisher of "Shady Bizzness, whom is also CEO/President of his own entertainment firm (Manage Me Prod., LLC/Big Willz Recordz since 1994). Byron Williams comes from a long background of successful independent business men. Williams has broken all stereo types for Black Males and Bodyguards. Not only was Williams Eminems former Bodyguard, but protected other artist locally in Detroit for concerts. He has protected, Mary J.Bleige, Christopher Williams, Jodeci, Ice Cube, and the Ohio Players just to mention a few.

After Graduating college with a Major in Public Relations in 1992, he formed his first label with a partner. Unfortunately, the label went under and Williams went Solo. Williams continued to do security for artist locally through a licensed company while trying to get his own artist in motion. THE WADSQUAD. Williams found himself wearing several hats of his own company: CEO/Pres., Producer, Artist, Manager, Writer, and Executive Producer. After many failures of trying to attain a major deal for his label, Williams self-vowed to be independent. Williams worked several jobs at once to publish his own hip-hop artist for local and regional recognition. Williams learned the art of street promotion and industry politics quickly. Williams and his group the WADSQUAD would sell product out the trunk of cars, flea markets, clubs, college tours, almost anywhere. Williams has been this game a long time to called a "New Jack".

Byron "Big-Naz" Williams is more than meets the eye!

If you have doubts, keep your eye's and ears open for the WADSQUAD and other shocking books to come!

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Big Willz Record Manage Me; 1st edition (August 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970388101
• ISBN-13: 978-0970388100
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,703,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

THE BUSINESS MAN

The public commonly perceives bodyguards as "big goons", or "dumb Jocks" who lack basic intellect. Although Williams is 6'8" and tips the scales at more than 300 pounds, he is no dummy. Both his academic achievement and his business acumen, clearly demonstrate the brains and brawn. Williams, is a 1992 graduate of Olivet College, a four-year liberal arts college located in Olivet, Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Williams is also the founder and President of three existing companies: Manage Me Productions, L.L.C., an entertainment company, Big Willz Records, a record label and subsidiary of Manage Me Productions, L.L.C. and Armed Executive Services, a Protection company.



Bestselling Author


Byron "Big-Naz" Williams is the Best Selling Author of "Shady Bizzness' Life as Marshall Mathers'' Bodyguard in an Industry of Paper Gangsters". This book chronicles life on the road with controversial rap star Eminem during his first tour, the 1999 "Slim Shady Tour." Although "Shady Bizzness" was Williams' first book, he is no stranger to the written word of publication. With the release of "Shady Bizzness," Williams shattered many of the common myths and stereotypes about bodyguards and proves to be a credible source on life in the music industry, based upon his vast experience as a husband, business person, a bodyguard and an artist.

Williams is constantly being referred to for marital and relationship advice from males and females, which prompted him to write his second book "WOMANIZER, 'Thee Uncomfortable Truth about Men and Marriage." His ten years of marriage and strong family background qualifies him in helping others with advice. WOMANIZER is a four-year project that was brought to life as he promoted his current published book, "Shady Bizzness" (Manage Me Prod., LLC . Williams has ranked #2 in Sweden and #4 in Australia on Amazon.com. Williams consistently ranks in the top 10 of Tower.com Top 100 books sold. In addition he has self published his second book, He constantly writes different genres on controversial and real life topics. Williams recently completed his up coming release "Mastering the Art of Failure...but The will to Succeed".

Press Appearances

Williams has appeared in over 500 interviews world wide with radio, magazines, and TV shows. Williams Bestselling book has landed him on The Jenny Jones Show, Fox News NYC,E, Inside Edition, Court TV as a Security Analyst, MSNBC, MTV Germany, and several national syndicated radio shows. Williams has published interviews in Teen People, Entertainment weekly, NY Post, Details, Blender Magazine, The Source Magazine, Michigan Chronicle, ABC online w/ Wolf Blitzer, EXTRA online, Playboy Radio on Sirius satellite, and a host of others.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet the real Slim Shady, November 4, 2000

By 

Kathy Ratiu-Kelley (Los Gatos, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shady Bizzness: Life as Marshall Mathers' Body guard in an Industry of Paper Gangsters (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book very much. It was both interesting and exciting. Interesting because Byron and Eminem have very different perspectives on life. Exciting because you get a glimpse of what an Eminem tour is realy like. Its like having a backstage pass. You get to know all the people involved, and what the fans are like. Anyone who wants to know what Eminem is really like should read this book. Its like meeting the REAL Slim Shady. But, behind the rap persona is Marshall Mathers. This book gives you an insight into the clash of the two coming together. i'm a big Eminem fan and the book was great to see what Em is really like. Alot has been written about Eminem and his lyrics, this book gives you a look at the man behind the songs. A must read for REAL Slim Shady fans! You can't help but to love him and hate him at the same time!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Content somewhat OK...but horribly edited, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Shady Bizzness: Life as Marshall Mathers' Body guard in an Industry of Paper Gangsters (Paperback)

I am a huge Eminem fan, so I thought I would buy this book to get the real picture. I was disappointed after spending around $20 on a book that had grammar errors, spelling errors, and extra-large text. It seemed more like a diary to me, but sometimes even out of chronological order. Some of the stuff was interesting to me, but for the most part the author just complained about not getting paid enough money. If I was going to write a book about my experiences, I would have it edited in order to make the flow of the book tell a story, not just a series of events. The author claimed to be such a "business man", but I have a question "If you were in Slim and Paul's place, wouldn't you have tried to keep expenses down if you could get away with it?" That's what business is about...minimizing your cost and increasing productivity.

I do respect the author for being a religious man, but the words used throughout the book didn't mix well with quoted verses from the Bible. Also, the book is used to pitch the author's rap group.

I believe that most of the stuff was true in the book, but I still love Eminem.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Life Of Eminem, January 14, 2001

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[e-mail] (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shady Bizzness: Life as Marshall Mathers' Body guard in an Industry of Paper Gangsters (Paperback)

This book is just great, its a rush right from the start. i brought this book hoping to find out more about the rap superstar Marshall Mathers (eminem) and that was exactly what i got. Byron gives an honest opinion throughout the book on the life that Eminem leads(which is off the hook). Eminem is a true superstar, he lives life with no regard to anyone. The stories that are told in this book are told with great detail and some of them are totally shocking, from Ems drug abuse to his fascination with groupies to the trouble that Em found himself in with death row. I would recommend this book to every fan of Eminem because it gives a great insight to how life is on the road with the most talented rapper ever. This book also tells of how bad management can ruin what the star has, Byron tells it how it is on the subject of Paul Rosenburg (Ems manager) who will eventually be the downfall of one of the rap industries greatest talent. So to put this to an end if you wanna know about Eminem buy this book.