Hailie Jade, daughter of rap legend Eminem, has officially returned to work following a four-month maternity leave — and she’s crediting her smooth transition back to professional life to an unexpected, yet deeply moving gesture from her father.
After welcoming her first child, a baby boy named Elliot, earlier this year with husband Evan McClintock, Hailie took time off to embrace new motherhood. But this week, the podcast host and social media personality announced she was back in action — and shared the emotional backstory that made her return feel not only manageable, but genuinely meaningful.
“It’s been such a beautiful, overwhelming, and life-changing few months,” Hailie wrote in a candid Instagram post. “And getting back to work felt like a huge shift — until my dad did something I’ll never forget.”
Eminem Steps In — As Grandpa
According to Hailie, her father — known to millions as Eminem but simply Dad to her — made a bold offer shortly after baby Elliot was born: he would adjust his own schedule to be available full-time as a hands-on grandfather for as long as she needed.
“He said, ‘You took care of me when I needed it. Now let me take care of you.’”
Sources close to the family say Eminem, 52, cleared several upcoming commitments and limited studio time to focus on helping his daughter during her first months of motherhood. From late-night feedings to lullaby sessions (yes, even Eminem sings), the rap icon embraced his role as “Grandpa Marshall” with full dedication.
“He insisted on being there every day,” Hailie shared on her podcast Just a Little Shady. “Changing diapers, holding Elliot while I napped — it wasn’t even a question for him. My husband was stunned. He looked at me like, ‘Well… I can’t top that.’”
A Grandfather’s Love, A Daughter’s Confidence
The support gave Hailie the confidence to return to work earlier than planned, knowing Elliot was in trusted hands — and not just any hands, but those of the man who raised her under the spotlight of fame and the weight of personal struggle.
“My dad has always been my protector,” she said. “But seeing him in this role — as a soft, goofy, loving grandpa — it’s something else. It made all the difference.”
Fans were quick to praise the father-daughter bond, flooding Hailie’s post with comments like:
“The real Slim Grandpa!”
“He’s a legend on stage and now in the nursery!”
“This story just made me cry. What a full-circle moment.”
From “Hailie’s Song” to Hailie’s Son
Many fans remember Eminem’s emotional track “Hailie’s Song,” released in 2002, where he rapped about the deep love and responsibility he felt for his daughter. More than 20 years later, those lyrics have taken on new meaning.
“My baby girl keeps getting older,” he once rapped. Now, she’s a mom herself — and he’s stepping into a new chapter of family life.
Though Eminem has largely kept his personal life private in recent years, this glimpse into his role as a grandfather has struck a chord across social media.
“He may not be topping the charts at the moment,” one fan tweeted, “but he just became the MVP of grandfathers.”
What’s Next for Hailie
Hailie is back to recording her podcast and working on brand partnerships, while also sharing occasional motherhood updates with her audience. But she’s also prioritizing balance — something she says her father’s presence helped her rediscover.
“I’m incredibly lucky,” she said. “Not just to have a healthy baby, but to have a dad who still shows up, who always shows love, and who’s now passing that same love to the next generation.”
And as for Eminem?
A close friend says he’s fully embracing his new title.
“He likes to be called ‘G-Pa.’ And yes — he’s already writing rhymes for Elliot’s first birthday.”
A rap icon. A proud dad. And now, a full-time grandfather.
Marshall Mathers, take a bow.