Eminem and Kim Scott have one of the most talked-about love stories in music history — a relationship that inspired some of the rapper’s biggest hits, but also came with intense ups and downs.
The two first met as teenagers in 1988, when Eminem (Marshall Mathers) was just 15 and Kim was 13. In his book How It All Got Started, Eminem recalls their first meeting at a house party, where he was rapping to LL Cool J’s “I’m Bad” on a coffee table — a moment that sparked a complicated relationship lasting decades.
A Tumultuous Journey: Love, Marriage, and Heartbreak
After facing challenges at home, Kim moved in with Eminem’s family, and the pair eventually welcomed their daughter Hailie Jade on Christmas Day, 1995. Eminem described fatherhood as a “wake-up call” that motivated him to turn his life around.
The couple married in 1999, just before Eminem went on his first major tour. But the relationship was soon rocked by cheating allegations and emotional distance. In 2001, they split, and Kim began dating Eric Hartter, later giving birth to Stevie Laine Scott in 2002.
By 2006, Eminem and Kim reunited briefly and remarried, but the reunion didn’t last long. Eminem filed for divorce just over a year later, though the two continued co-parenting and remained in each other’s lives. Eminem also adopted Kim’s niece, Alaina Marie Scott, whose mother (Kim’s sister Dawn) tragically passed away in 2016 from a suspected overdose.
Kim’s Struggles and Personal Battles
Following their final split, Kim stepped out of the spotlight, but made headlines in 2015 after a suicide attempt, later admitting she had driven her car into a pole intentionally. In a radio interview, Kim said:
“I never expected to make it out of that alive… I tried to do this on purpose.”
Sadly, in 2021, Kim reportedly attempted suicide again shortly after the death of her mother, Kathleen. Emergency responders found her in a distressed state with self-inflicted injuries.
A New Chapter: Healing and Family Moments
Despite their turbulent past, Kim and Eminem are said to be on good terms today, especially as they celebrated a new milestone — their daughter Hailie Jade’s wedding to Evan McClintock. In a recent interview with The US Sun, Kim confirmed they both attended the wedding and are still friendly. When asked how often she sees Eminem, she replied with a laugh:
“Not often, but often enough!”
Their story may be full of heartbreak, but it’s also a powerful reminder of love, growth, and resilience — both as individuals and as co-parents.
