Hailie Jade Scott, also known as Hailie Jade, is the daughter of rapper Eminem (Marshall Mathers) and Kimberly "Kim" Scott. She was thrust into public attention largely through references in her father's music but has since carved out her own identity apart from her celebrity lineage.
Hailie was born on December 25, 1995, in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents had an on-again, off-again relationship, marrying in 1999 but divorcing the following year. They remarried briefly in January 2006 before divorcing again in April of that year. Hailie grew up alongside her cousins Alaina Marie (Kim’s niece, later adopted by Eminem) and Whitney (Kim’s daughter from a previous relationship), both of whom Eminem also adopted and raised.
Her upbringing was marked by instability, largely due to her parents' tumultuous relationship. Kim faced legal challenges, including charges related to drug possession and driving offenses in the early 2000s. Though she was acquitted in 2001, she faced further charges in 2003 and served a brief jail sentence for probation violations. Eminem publicly acknowledged the strain he caused Kim in his 2017 track "Bad Husband."
Unlike many children of celebrities, Hailie attended public school. She graduated from Chippewa Valley High School in Michigan, where she was an honor student, a member of the National Honor Society, and a volleyball player. She later attended Michigan State University, graduating with a degree in psychology and maintaining academic excellence throughout her studies.
Though not a public figure in her early years, Hailie became a subject of media and fan interest due to her father’s references to her in several of his songs. In 2002, Eminem released "Hailie's Song," celebrating the joy he felt after obtaining custody of her. The heartfelt track revealed a softer side of the rapper and marked Hailie's first major presence in the public eye.
In 2004, Eminem released "Mockingbird," a somber and emotional song where he discusses his regrets and struggles as a father separated from his child. The track emphasizes his commitment to his daughter, despite the chaos surrounding her early life.
Hailie has continued to inspire much of Eminem’s music over the years. She has been referenced repeatedly in his discography, including in songs such as "When I’m Gone" (2005), "Castle" (2017), and "Arose" (2017). These tracks reflect Eminem's evolving emotions and role as a father, with Hailie remaining a central muse in his career.
The volatile relationship between Eminem and Kim often played out both privately and publicly. Following their initial divorce, tensions escalated, leading Kim to seek a restraining order. Eminem addressed their strained relationship through controversial tracks such as "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" and "Kim", both of which mention Hailie, though sparingly. Kim filed a lawsuit for defamation over the content of "Kim", resulting in strained family dynamics and limiting Eminem’s access to Hailie temporarily. The lawsuit was eventually settled, and the two parents reached a custody agreement.
One of the lesser-known footnotes in Hailie’s early public exposure is her contribution to Eminem's track "My Dad's Gone Crazy" in 2002. Recorded at age six, her appearance made her the youngest person to perform on a track that received a Grammy nomination, highlighting both her father’s influence and her early presence in the music world.
