It’s official — the Real Slim Shady is now the Real Sweet Grandpa.
The world was already bracing itself for a major life milestone in the Mathers family, but no one expected it to feel this emotional.
Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, the daughter of Grammy-winning rapper Eminem, just gave birth to her first child — making the rap legend a first-time grandfather at 52.
The internet lit up when Hailie, now 29, took to Instagram earlier this month to share the heart-melting news with a picture of her newborn son bundled up in a baby-blue sweater.
And the name? It’s a beautiful tribute to the man who helped raise her with passion, poetry, and protection:
Elliot Marshall McClintock – a name that quietly and profoundly honors her father’s legacy. Eminem’s real name, of course, is Marshall Bruce Mathers III.
A New Era Begins for the Mathers Family
In a world where celebrity children often grow up in the limelight, Hailie Jade has stood out for her grounded, thoughtful approach to life. Despite being a regular lyrical subject in some of Eminem’s most emotional tracks, she carved her own path, far from the chaos of Hollywood.
Now, as she steps into motherhood with husband Evan McClintock, Hailie embarks on her own chapter — one that fans have been eagerly awaiting since October 2024, when rumors began swirling following an emotional reveal in one of Eminem’s recent music videos.
A Hidden Message in “Temporary” Brought Fans to Tears
In a raw, deeply personal track titled “Temporary,” from Eminem’s latest album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), the rapper pulled back the curtain on fatherhood and mortality.
The song is crafted as a farewell letter from a father to his daughter — a lyrical gift meant to comfort her in the aftermath of his death. It’s heartbreaking and poetic, a side of Eminem we’ve only occasionally glimpsed in songs like “Mockingbird” and “Hailie’s Song.”
But this one was different.
The accompanying video was even more intimate: a montage of home videos, from toddler days to graduation caps, to one especially powerful clip — Eminem seeing Hailie in her wedding dress for the first time. It ended with a shocking, beautiful surprise: a candid scene of Hailie revealing she was pregnant.
For fans, that was the moment that made everything real.
Hailie on Motherhood: “I Can’t Wrap My Head Around It”
On a recent episode of her popular podcast, Just a Little Shady, Hailie opened up about the whirlwind of emotions that followed her son’s birth on March 14, 2025.
“It’s so weird to think about… I can’t even wrap my head around it,” she said.
“I have to meet this human that I’ve created. What’s he gonna look like? What’s he gonna … what’s his personality gonna be [like]? It’s strange but super exciting.”
Listeners were quick to applaud her vulnerability and honest take on the early days of motherhood. Unlike many celebrity offspring, Hailie has maintained a level of openness and relatability that has helped her podcast grow a loyal audience of Gen Z and millennial fans alike.
Grandpa Marshall: The World Reacts
Social media naturally went into overdrive at the idea of Eminem as a grandpa.
“Can we call him Grandpa Shady now?” one Twitter user joked.
Another added, “Marshall Mathers now has Marshall McClintock. The legacy continues 
”
But beyond the memes, many fans were genuinely emotional. After all, we’ve seen Eminem evolve over the decades — from a chaotic young rapper battling addiction and demons, to a focused father who credited his daughter with saving his life.
Back in a 2001 interview with Q magazine, Eminem famously said:
“She made me get my ass in gear — to make something of my life and try 10 quadrillion times harder than I had before.”
That quote has since resurfaced online — now with photos of Hailie holding her newborn.
A Full Circle Moment
To longtime fans of Eminem, this feels like a full-circle moment. Hailie was just a baby when she became a central figure in her father’s work. From the pain of “Cleaning Out My Closet” to the hope of “Beautiful” and the pure love in “Mockingbird,” she was his anchor — often the only one.
And now, Hailie’s stepping into that same role for her own child.
In many ways, the birth of Elliot Marshall marks the continuation of a story that’s always been about family. The name “Marshall” bridges three generations — a symbolic thread connecting past, present, and future.
Hailie and Evan: A Quiet Romance That Lasted
Hailie and her now-husband Evan McClintock began dating in 2016 and have kept their relationship impressively private.
They got engaged in early 2023, and fans were given glimpses of their relationship through a few Instagram posts and Hailie’s podcast — where she described Evan as her “best friend” and “the calmest soul in the storm.”
When the couple tied the knot in 2024, Eminem was seen walking his daughter down the aisle in a video that brought even the toughest fans to tears.
And now? They’ve welcomed their first child — a son who already has the internet’s heart.
A Snapshot of Little Elliot
The photo Hailie shared to Instagram is already iconic:
Her baby, dressed in a tiny powder-blue hooded sweater, lies peacefully in front of a felt board sign that reads:
Elliot Marshall McClintock
03.14.25
It’s clean, simple, and deeply meaningful. No glitz. No filters. Just love.
The caption didn’t need to say much either. Because the name — and what it stands for — said it all.
What’s Next for the Mathers Legacy?
With Hailie entering motherhood and Eminem still at the top of his lyrical game, the Mathers legacy is as strong as ever.
Elliot may never fully understand just how many people feel like they’ve watched his mother grow up — or how his name carries generations of struggle, healing, and transformation.
But one thing’s for sure:
He’s loved. And he’s got a grandpa who changed the face of hip-hop forever.
Whether or not Eminem pens a lullaby-style rap for his grandson (don’t put it past him), the arrival of Elliot marks the beginning of a new era — not just for the family, but for the millions who have been riding this emotional journey with them since the early 2000s.
Final Thoughts
From 8 Mile to lullabies, Eminem’s story has never been just about fame or rap battles. It’s always been about fighting for family — and finding redemption through love.
Now, watching his daughter become a mother herself, we’re witnessing the evolution of that love in real time.
Congratulations to Hailie Jade and Evan McClintock — and to Grandpa Marshall.
The world’s watching, and we couldn’t be happier for this next beautiful chapter. 
