In a sweet twist of generational superhero flair, Eminem’s four-month-old grandson, Elliot, is already dressing the part of a tiny icon — and fans are loving it.
Hailie Jade McClintock, Eminem’s daughter, shared an adorable Insta Story on Monday showing her baby boy dressed as none other than Rapboy — the comic-inspired alter ego her dad famously portrayed two decades ago.
A Throwback to Rap History
Eminem, now 52, has always had a soft spot for comic book characters.
Long before the rap game took over his life, he once aspired to be a comic book artist.
That passion found its way into pop culture in 2002 when he appeared as Rapboy — a Robin-style superhero — in the music video for his hit “Without Me.”
More recently, he brought the masked character back in his 2023 “Houdini” music video, proving Rapboy still has a place in the Shady universe.
Baby Elliot Inspires More Than Just Smiles
Elliot’s tiny costume isn’t just for fun — it’s part of Eminem’s latest merch drop.
Since June 13, fans have been able to pre-order a $35 “Rapboy Baby Onesie” from his official store.
Unsurprisingly, the internet quickly connected the dots.
As one Instagram user put it, “You know his grandson inspired this.”
Another fan chimed in, “The grandfather is grandfathering!” Clearly, the proud granddad — aka Marshall Mathers — is finding creative ways to tie family and legacy together.
Hailie Opens Up About Motherhood and Privacy
Elliot’s mom, Hailie Jade, named her son after her famous father — giving him the middle name “Marshall” in tribute.
In a recent interview with People, Hailie reflected on her journey into parenthood and how it shifted her perspective on her dad’s once fiercely private stance.
“Over time, I’ve come to understand the struggle my father faced — wanting to protect our privacy while also feeling proud,” she shared.
“I feel the same way now. I want to share joyful moments but also protect the parts of our life that are just ours.”
Family, Fame, and Finding Balance
Hailie and her husband Evan McClintock — a sales director for Scout — have been married for just over a year.
The pair first started dating back in 2016, and Hailie often credits Evan for being her rock through this new chapter of life.
Outside of family life, Hailie’s carved her own space as a digital creator.
With nearly 7 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, she hosts the Just a Little Shady podcast and has partnered with brands like Revlon, NutriBullet, and Watersquare Residencies.
A Complicated Family Legacy
Behind the scenes, the family’s journey hasn’t always been easy.
Hailie’s mother, Kimberly Scott, has faced serious mental health challenges — including suicide attempts in both 2015 and 2021.
The latter happened just after the funeral of her own mother, Kathleen Sluck.
Eminem and Kim’s relationship has long been turbulent.
The couple married and divorced twice — first in 2001 and again in 2006 — and their rocky history has been well-documented both in music and the media.
A Big, Blended Family
Beyond Hailie, Eminem has embraced a larger fatherly role over the years.
He adopted Kim’s child Stevie Laine, who now identifies as nonbinary and is 23, and also took in Alaina, the daughter of Kim’s late twin sister, Dawn.
Eminem has spoken openly about his blended family, often expressing how deeply connected he is to his children, adopted or biological.
Stans Documentary Set to Hit Theaters
Fans can expect to get even more insight into Eminem’s world with the upcoming documentary Stans, which will be released worldwide from August 7–10.
The fully-authorized film — directed by Steven Leckart — dives deep into Eminem’s complex relationship with his most loyal and obsessive fans, inspired by his haunting 2000 hit “Stan.”