Eminem honors daughter Hailie Jade on his new song in sweetest way
Eminem dedicated his emotional new song “Temporary” to his 28-year-old daughter Hailie Jade Scott.
Prepare to lose yourself over Eminem’s adorable ode to Hailie Jade Scott.
The “Houdini” rapper dedicated his emotional new song “Temporary” — released as part of his “Death of Slim Shady” album on July 13 — to his 28-year-old daughter with ex Kim Scott.
“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 on the intro to the song. “So, this song is for Hailie, for when that day comes.”
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The Grammy winner — who also shares kids Alaina, 31, and Stevie, 22, with Scott — goes on to imagine what his daughter’s life will be like after he dies, assuring her that it won’t mean he’s no longer there for her.
“And, sweetie, be strong, I know I was your rock,” he tells her in the verses. “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.”
And that’s not the only way Eminem — real name Marshall Mathers — pays tribute to Scott on the track, which also features singer Skylar Grey. Adorable voice recordings of the “Just a Little Shady” podcast host as a toddler can also be heard throughout the song.
Of course, music isn’t the only way the rapper — who has previously gushed about her on “Hailie’s Song” and “Mockingbird” — shows her how much she means to him. Back in May, the 51-year-old made sure to be by her side when she married husband Evan McClintock in an intimate wedding ceremony.
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And his support didn’t go unnoticed by his daughter, who shared that “so, so many happy tears were shed” on her big day.
“Laughs & smiles were had, & so much love was felt,” Scott gushed in a May 20 Instagram post. “Evan and I are feeling so grateful for all of the family & friends that traveled to support us and be a part of this new chapter of our lives as husband & wife.”
