Eminem, the American rapper's daughter Hailie Jade, 28, has announced her pregnancy in a unique way—through her father's latest music video for Temporary, which features Skylar Grey. The news has left the internet abuzz, especially given the sweet context of the announcement.
The video features touching home videos chronicling Hailie Jade's life from childhood into adulthood, culminating in an emotional scene where she presents her father with a #1 "Grandpa" jersey.
The news comes five months after Hailie tied the knot with her longtime love, Evan McClintock. The couple announced their engagement in February 2023 and had their wedding earlier in 2024. The ceremony featured Eminem walking his daughter down the aisle, and Hailie Jade shared on Instagram that they couldn't have asked for a more beautiful celebration.
Hailie Jade's pregnancy news left fans excited, emotional, and in awe of the special moment shared in Eminem's music video. One X user wrote,
"This man has won in life. / That's great news for his family."
"That's the most personal video Eminem has ever done beautiful.. he watched his daughter get married and now she's pregnant damn," another fan shared.
"Congrats to Eminem and his family. This is how progression in life works," another commented.
Many fans congratulated them, and many were intrigued. The reactions didn't stop here:
"Eminem's face when Hailie Jade drops the grandpa bomb in his new 'Temporary' video is priceless!" Another fan wrote.
"Eminem is theeee goat!!" A fan said.
"he became a typical white dad before he cried its cute seeing these side of him," one X user commented.
Hailie Jade features in Eminem's new song Temporary
This major life event called for a music video for Temporary. Filled with footage of Hailie Jade and her father from the past and her recent wedding, it was a perfect story of a little girl's transformation into a soon-to-be mother.
The song also ends with a heartfelt message Hailie Jade had written to her father years ago:
"Thank you for doing everything you do & always being there for us girls. You truly are the best dad in the world."
Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), was released on July 12, 2024, marking his first project since 2020. This conceptual album comprises 19 tracks intended to be listened to in a specific order to grasp the complete narrative. The album opens with the track Renaissance and concludes with Somebody Save Me, emphasizing its cohesive storytelling.
Eminem engaged in extensive promotional campaigns leading up to the release, sharing trailers and teasers on social media. One notable trailer depicted a dark setting where a man is restrained, hinting at the album's themes. Eminem himself highlighted the importance of listening to the tracks sequentially, stating that the order is crucial for understanding the album's concept.
The album has been described as a pivotal moment for Eminem, inviting fans to evaluate his ongoing relevance in the rap scene. The thematic content echoes familiar elements from his previous works, but they are presented through a new lens. Singles from the album, such as Tobey, featuring Big Sean and BabyTron, and Houdini, have set the stage for the album's full release.