The CD cover depicts Eminem sitting behind red curtains on a stage. His name is prominently displayed in white on a black background. Below his name is the album title. The cover represents Eminem's personal life feeling like a public performance. Throughout the cover, the dominant color is royal red, symbolizing fame and its pains. Inside pages show lyrics and studio photos, giving fans insight into the album's creation. The CD itself maintains the stage theme in mainly red.