Eminem Addresses His Death in Emotional Song Dedicated to Daughter Hailie
Eminem dedicates his song "Temporary" to his eldest daughter Hailie Jade, rapping about her life after his death.
Published July 19 2024, 3:28 p.m. ET
Legendary rapper Eminem may be known for his tough image, but he's actually a total softie when it comes to his kids. He's the proud father of three kids with his ex-wife, Kim Scott: Hailie Jade Mathers, Alaina Scott, and Stevie Laine Scott.
On July 13, 2024, the Grammy Award-winning icon released his 12th studio album, "Death of Slim Shady," with one song in particular sparking widespread speculation among fans about the fate of his eldest daughter, Hailie.
So, did Eminem's daughter die?
Let's clear the air: No, Eminem's daughter Hailie didn't die. In his touching new song, "Temporary," the rapper dedicates the track to Hailie, envisioning her life after his death and reassuring her of his enduring presence even after he's gone.
"A lot of people ask me, am I afraid of death? / The truth is, I think what scares me the most is not being able to say all the things I wanna say to you when I'm no longer here," Eminem raps in the intro to the track. "So, this song is for Hailie, for when that day comes."
Directly addressing Hailie in the song's verses, the wildly popular rapper emphasizes his everlasting support: "Yeah, so Hailie Jade, I wrote you this song / To help you cope with life now that I'm gone / How should I start? Just wanna say / Look after Alaina, Stevie, and Uncle Nate."
Eminem continues, consoling his daughter with strength: "And, sweetie, be strong, I know I was your rock," he raps. "And I still am, saying goodbye is just not / Ever easy, why you crying? Just stop / Hailie, baby, dry your eye, this is not forever.”
The heartfelt song even features endearing audio between Eminem and Hailie when she was a little girl. We're not crying, you are!
