Rap mogul Eminem finally showed the public all three of his beautiful kids while he was FaceTiming them. The moment was featured in the music video of his new song and prompted comments of support from social media users. In the past, the doting dad has divulged details about fatherhood and his beloved children, two of whom are adopted, and one of whom recently tied the knot.
On May 31, iconic rap artist Eminem released the highly-anticipated music video for his latest single, "Houdini," on his YouTube channel. Apart from cameos from stars like Dr. Dre, Eminem's video featured three very special guests: His beloved kids.
In a moment toward the end of the nearly 5-minute-long video, Hailie Jade Scott, Alaina, and Stevie Mathers show up on-screen. The trio was seen on FaceTime with their doting dad, looking at him with puzzled and upset faces as profanity-ridden lyrics played in the background.
In the song, the 51-year-old disses many people from both his professional and personal life, and Alaina, Stevie, and Hailie are no exception. Barring the colorful language and gestures he uses, the musician calls them "brats" and tells them and others to kick rocks.
Public reaction to Eminem's song and, particularly, the appearance of his kids, has been positive, with many even going so far as to praise him and his role as a dad. "Love how he actually has his kids in it for the FaceTime," commended a fan.
Someone else expressed, "Eminem is officially the ONLY rapper that has dissed Eminem's kids & has gotten away with it 😂." Another admirer gushed, "I love that he got all three of his kids in that little clip. Just shows how much he loves them and how much they still love each other."
Although he jokingly dissed Hailie and her siblings, it by no means implies that the doting dad of three doesn't love his kids. "My kids — I love them so much, and they've helped me through so many things," divulged Eminem in an interview conducted in 2010.
In that same interview, "The Real Slim Shady" rapper, who at that time was 2 years sober, even revealed that outside of seeing his rehab counselor once a week, his kids have been instrumental in helping maintain his sobriety. Despite having grown up with no father figure in his life, Eminem took to fatherhood like a duck takes to water.
He went from a star with a sordid past, racking up gun charges and drinking heavily, to the patriarch of his family. In addition to sharing Hailie with his ex-wife Kim Mathers, Eminem is also a father to his adopted niece Alaina, and Stevie, who is the non-binary child of Kim and her ex-boyfriend, Eric Hartter. He adopted Stevie in 2005 after reconciling with Kim.
Speaking of Halie and Alaina in an interview from 2004, Eminem explained, "I have full custody of my niece and joint custody of Hailie [...] I was always there for Hailie, and my niece has been a part of my life ever since she was born. Me and Kim pretty much had her, she'd live with us wherever we was at."
When he became a father, Eminem dropped everything for his kids, including putting his movie career in the early 2000s on hold and scheduling his recording sessions to work around being there for them.
He especially stepped up to the plate when Kim found herself in and out of trouble with the law. "I wouldn't down-talk her, but with her bein' on the run from the cops I really had no choice," the rap legend previously revealed.
Eminem then went on to divulge the difficulty he faced in trying to explain Kim's actions to Hailie and Alaina. "Tryin' to explain that to my niece and my daughter was one of the hardest things I ever had to go through. You can never let a child feel like it's her fault for what's goin' on," shared Eminem.
Finishing his statement, he concluded, "You just gotta let her know: 'Mom has a problem, she's sick, and it's not because she doesn't love you. She loves you, but she's sick right now, and until she gets better, you've got Daddy. And I'm here."
Moving on to talk about the balancing act of rap life and fatherhood, Eminem noted, "Once I hit them gates where I live, that's when I'm Dad. Takin' the kids to school, pickin' 'em up, teachin' 'em rules. I'm not sayin' I'm the perfect father, but the most important thing is to be there for my kids and raise them the right way."
As busy as he may be, Eminem continues to always be there for his kids no matter what, especially for momentous milestones in their lives like when Hailie Jade Scott got married. Eminem made sure he was at her and Evan McClintock's fairytale wedding, front and center.
Hailie and her beau exchanged vows in a stunning ceremony at the Greencrest Manor Estate. This hidden gem— surrounded by luxurious gardens—provided the perfect picturesque and dreamy setting for their wedding.
The French-inspired estate, adorned with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, perfectly complemented their special day. Adding extra sweetness to the dream-like venue, the bride and groom stood out against the rich green background, with Hailie wearing a beautiful mermaid wedding gown and Evan donning a classic tuxedo.
In addition to the images shared by the venue's Instagram account, Hailie posted a few images from her big day. As pictures surfaced online, observers could not stop gushing over how beautiful the wedding was.
Amid the flurry of messages, one comment stood out—her husband's: "That's my wife 🔥❤️ Best weekend of my life." An Instagram user spoke about how dreamy and beautiful the wedding was, saying, "Most beautiful wedding ever! It was like a movie 🎥 congrats."
Another person admitted that Hailie and Evan's special day made them emotional: "I'm crying all over again. The most beautiful bride and the most perfect weekend. Beyond happy for you both."
Of course, fans could not help but imagine how proud her father must have been. "I just know your daddy proud," asserted another admirer.
In some of the pictures shared, Eminem was seen sitting in the front row, supporting his daughter. Even though the rapper wore a suit he still stayed true to his signature look and complemented his black tuxedo with black sunglasses and sneakers.
The two were also seen sharing a sweet father-and-daughter dance. Additionally, some of the rapper's famous friends also came to celebrate and support Hailie on her special day, including 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Jimmy Iovine.
