Hailie Jade Scott, the 28-year-old daughter of Eminem, recently shared how deeply she was affected by her father’s new music, particularly the songs “Somebody Save Me” and “Temporary.”
The track “Somebody Save Me,” which features Jelly Roll, presents a harrowing alternate reality where Eminem never got sober and missed important milestones in his family’s life. Hailie admitted that watching the music video was an emotional experience for her, one that she struggles to revisit because it brings her to tears every time.
In the music video for “Somebody Save Me,” Eminem, who has been sober for 16 years after battling addiction, includes footage of Hailie as a child. The lyrics express deep regret for missing significant moments in her life due to his past struggles with addiction.
The rapper reflects on not being present for key events such as her first guitar recital or the birth of her child, and he apologizes for prioritizing drugs over his family. These heartfelt lyrics and visuals have left a strong emotional impact on Hailie.
Hailie also discussed another track, “Temporary,” on her podcast, revealing that this song broke her emotionally. The song is a tribute to Hailie and includes a message from Eminem about how he hopes she will move on after he is gone.
The lyrics convey a touching message of love and protection, where Eminem envisions himself as Hailie’s guardian angel, watching over her even after his death. The raw emotion in this song, paired with the personal connection, made it particularly hard for Hailie to listen to without sobbing.
Reflecting on her upbringing, Hailie expressed how, as a child, she was unaware of the severity of her father’s struggles with addiction, thanks to the efforts of her parents. Now, as an adult, she finds it frightening to think about how close they came to losing him. This realization is part of why she finds her father’s recent music so emotional and difficult to listen to.
While Hailie appreciates seeing childhood clips of herself and her siblings in her dad’s music videos, she admits that as she grows older, it becomes harder to listen to his songs. The emotional weight of the lyrics, combined with her understanding of her father’s past, makes it increasingly challenging for her to engage with his music without feeling overwhelmed.
