Eminem, the iconic rap god, has just become a grandfather as Hailie Jade, his daughter, welcomes her first child. The Detroit wordsmith, who threatened haters and rivals with lyrical obliteration, will now be in awe of small baby hands and feet. From Slim Shady to Grandpa Shady, times have passed, and fans are in disbelief.
The internet is full of collective screams: "Damn, we've gotten old," as they feel nostalgic looking back at the illustrious career of this iconic musical behemoth. Eminem didn't just shift the rules of hip-hop; he set them on fire and rapped about the color of ashes.
Those first-generation iPods will forever remember how Marshall Mathers' unstoppable lyrical force brought listeners to tears while also making them groove like there's no tomorrow. Well, let's sum it up like this: he is the human equivalent of a poetry machine.
The rap icon welcomed Hailie Jade back in 1995. Hailie and her university sweetheart, Mr. McClintock, walked down the aisle in 2022 and later welcomed their first baby in 2025. Hailie is no stranger to the limelight herself; she's a popular social media influencer and a singer-songwriter.
Hailie was more than just a muse to Eminem in his songs; she was the literal plotline of many of his tracks. The protective dad trope saw its fullest manifestation in Eminem (think "Mockingbird" and those fiery diss tracks —anyone?).
Hailie wasn’t just his daughter — she was a part of the Rao kingdom. Her name appeared time and time again in interviews, songs, rap battles, and whatnot. Every fan felt connected to this adorable father-daughter duo.
It is now another chance for the world to see that irrespective of how aggressive his flow was, first his dad energy and now his granddad energy are wholesome. As the rap behemoth checks the grandpa box and completes another wholesome milestone, let us indulge in some good laughter.
10 hilarious Eminem memes that will make you nostalgic as rapper becomes a grandfather
When having you conversation with your kids is a literal rap battle (@aimeetrafton/X)
That messy floor triggers the Eminem in any non-singer person.
He may have been an underdog once, but someone just found his address (via @euthanasiaaa_/X)
Rumor has it, stans are waiting at the spot already.
Eminem's whole career is stan-favorite (via Salistically/Pinterest)
When every Eminem song hits like a straight arrow at the heart, and you scratch your head trying to name a favorite song.
Sit like a lady: Let me show how (via Ez/Pinterest)
When someone asks you to sit properly and you show them an example
It's almost beautiful (via eleftheria vrotinou /Pinterest)
When you have your history assignment deadline in two days.
Art and craft hobbies just got upgraded (via shady_wizard/Instagram)
We have so many versions of this, from Salim Shady to Slime Shady; it's all coming full circle.
The expression when someone says it's just a rap (@the_eminem_memes/pinterest)
When Eminem said, Lose yourself, and you took the words to heart, you wondered, Where is your sleep schedule and your JOB!
Eminem: Shakespeare version (dailyhumormemes/Instagram)
When the spitfire lyrics get a Renaissance makeover ft. Eminem.
Dating requirements sorted (oureminem/Instagram)
Dating requirements for Marshal Mather stans are pretty straightforward.
Wait for the iconic raop God is real (Hip-Hop OS/Pinterest)
When it comes to Eminem, any ETA is short.
About Eminem
Marshall Mathers, known as Eminem, is a popular rapper, singer, and songwriter. He boasts a collection of 15 Grammys for iconic albums like 'The Slim Shady LP,' 'The Eminem Show,' and many more.
Not only this, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself" back in 2003. It is not only the awards that testify to his musical talent; chances are, if you play any song from his popular albums, they will get you grooving.

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