It’s the story of a fan writing to his favorite singer : he shares pains and sorrows with him, tells him that his girlfriend is pregnant. Of course, he‘s disappointed, because Eminem is late in answering his letters. Gradually, the listener understands that Stan is sick (“sometimes I cut myself to see how much it bleeds, it’s like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me”) and his passion for Eminem becomes more and more obsessional. The last picture is terrifying : Stan driving his car off the bridge with his pregnant girlfriend inside…. Stan is also a warning for each fan and listener not to misinterpret Eminem’s words and this song really proves Eminem doesn’t want his words to be taken litterally. For those who still think he’s a violent mysogynist, remember who ties his girlfriend up : it is Stan ,not Eminem. Eminem tells Stan to treat his girfriend better “I really think you and you girlfriend need each other/Or maybe you just need to treat her better). He never encourages him to act foolishly (“I’m glad I inspire you,but Stan why are you so mad,try to understand that I want you as a fan. I just don’t want you to do some crazy shit.") Who said Eminem is a bad influence? but to answer the question at hand, yes stan is based on a true story the real person's name Stanley Mitchell.

Yes this is true! there are hundreds of people that believe and HAVE BEEN TOLD SO! don't believe me? of course seeing is believing right? well here is a website that backs it up by a couple of letters! http://www.gavinsblog.com/index.php?p=485

No. Its just a work of fiction.

stan is just a name that rhymes with fan

go to this website for the anser en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_(song)