You’ve likely heard of Eminem’s music even if you don’t listen to him. The iconic rapper has been in the music industry for over two decades and has become a household name. One aspect of Eminem’s personal life that he has incorporated into his music is his family. One of Eminem’s daughters is Whitney Scott Mathers, who he legally adopted in 2005 after reconciling with his ex-wife, Kimberly Anne Scott. Whitney has largely remained out of the public eye, but she recently made headlines, leaving many people wondering what happened to her.
Quick facts about Whitney Scott Mathers
- Whitney Scott Mathers is not Eminem’s biological daughter. The rapper legally adopted her, and she started living with him in his residence alongside his two other daughters, Hailie and Alaina.
- Whitney Scott Mathers’ mother is Kim Scott, Eminem’s ex-wife.
- She was born on April 16, 2002, and will be 23 years old in a couple of months.
- Eminem legally adopted Whitney Mathers in 2005.
- Eminem has full custody of Whitney because of the child’s biological father’s drug and legal issues.
- Whitney is non-binary and has confirmed her gender identity and preference on her Instagram account.
- Whitney Scott Mathers’ biological father is tattoo artist Eric Hatter.
Whitney Scott Mathers Early Life
Whitney Scott Mathers is the daughter of Eminem’s ex-wife, Kimberly and Eric Hatter. She was born on April 16, 2002, in St. Joseph, Missouri, shortly after Eminem divorced Kimberly. Although Whitney’s biological father was Eric Hatter, Eminem adopted her in 2005 after reconciling with Kimberly. However, the reconciliation was short-lived, and Eminem got custody of Whitney.
Whitney’s upbringing has been a bit different from her older sister Hailie, who has been in the public eye since she was a child. While Hailie has a large following on social media and often posts about her life, Whitney has mostly stayed away from the limelight.
Growing Up with Sisters Hailie and Alaina
Whitney Mathers has been an integral part of the Mathers family since Eminem legally adopted her in 2005. Adopting the last name Mathers, she has two sisters – Alaina Marie Mathers and Hailie Jade Mathers.
Eminem also adopted Amanda Marie Mathers, known as Alaina, in 2002. Alaina is the daughter of Eminem’s ex-wife Kim’s twin sister, Dawn Scott. Although there is no information about Alaina’s biological father, Eminem took responsibility for her as Dawn struggled with drug addiction.
On the other hand, Hailie is Eminem’s only biological child, born on December 25, 1995, right before he married Kimberly when Hailie’s birth, Eminem went through a tough phase but vowed to give his daughter everything he never had.
Biological Father’s death
In August 2019, Whitney Scott Mathers’ biological father died at 40. His death was the result of drug overuse, according to reports. Whitney’s father had not been involved in her life, and his passing came as a shock to Whitney and her family.
Whitney’s mother, Kimberly, found her ex-partner’s body in an abandoned house. At the time of her father’s death, Whitney was 17 years old. It was difficult for her and her family as they tried to come to terms with the loss.
Whitney has not spoken much about her father’s death, but it’s clear that it profoundly impacted her. Despite the challenges she has faced in her personal life, Whitney has maintained a positive attitude and is making a name for herself in art and music.
