On the same day as Hailie introduced her baby boy Elliot Marshall McClintock to the world, Eminem’s “Mockingbird” music video crossed the 10 million likes mark on YouTube.
“Mockingbird”, originally released in 2005, remains one of Eminem’s most personal and emotional tracks, written as a heartfelt message to Hailie and his other children. The video, made up of home footage from the early 2000s, continues to resonate with fans around the world — many of whom relate deeply to the themes of family, struggle, and unconditional love.
The latest example of this impact is Tory Lanez, who recorded a song for his son Kai following the “Mockingbird” blueprint to a tee and using its beat.
And now, nearly two decades later, the same song that captured Eminem’s devotion to his daughter gains renewed attention — right as Hailie becomes a mother herself.
The timing could not be more poetic.
As fans celebrated the touching news of baby Elliot Marshall, born on March 14, 2025, they also helped push “Mockingbird” to a whole new level of legacy.
It is a full-circle moment, one that links generations of love, music, and resilience.
