Eminem has lived a non-conventional life and has managed to overcome adversity and rise to the very top of the rap game. He's an undisputed legend in the music world, but fame didn't negate his personal struggles. His family life remains quite complicated, and his family has been through a whole lot this year alone.

Although he only has one biological child, Hailie, he also adopted Alaina and Whitney when they were very young, and he has brought them up as his own children. This year has been a tricky one for Eminem and his family, and they've had to work hard at remaining a united force amid the complex times that have surrounded them. Here's a sneak peek of what Eminem and his family have been through in 2021 so far....

8 Grandma Passes Away

Eminem's ex-wife Kim's mother passed away in July of 2021, and that devastated Kim. Losing her mother truly rocked her world, and she was notably upset and distraught about having to live her life without the support and love of her mom. The Sun reports that Kathy Sluck passed away on July 23rd and was survived by her two daughters, Kim and Dawn, with whom she had maintained very close relations. Understandably, Eminem's ex-wife and the mother of his only biological child, really struggled to cope with this loss.

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7 Kim Attempted Suicide

Just one day after attending the funeral of her mother, the stress and pressure proved to be far too much for Kimberly Anne Scott. On July 30th, 2021, police were called to the 46-year-old's home in Michigan after having received reports of a suicidal person at the residence. Kim greeted the police aggressively when they arrived, and she had to be restrained by them due to her erratic behavior.

Reports indicate she was suffering from deep cuts on the backs of her legs and she was immediately rushed to the hospital to be treated for her injuries and to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. It was obvious that she had tried to take her own life, and her family was happy to see her return home where they could monitor her more closely.

6 Whitney Went On A Journey Of Self-Acceptance

Whitney is one of Eminem's adopted children, whose name appears in a number of his hit songs. This year, Whitney went on an explorative journey of self-discovery and has learned the impeccable art of self-acceptance. Whitney had previously come forward to declare she was bisexual, but then things continued to develop and change. Well before the general public was made aware of the fact that Whitney was transitioning, the family joined the journey of self-acceptance and braced themselves for change.

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5 Whitney Became Stevie When They Came Out As Non-Binary

Whitney Scott Mathers has come out as gender fluid and non-binary to the world, and they are now asking to be referenced as Stevie Laine. After speaking with family and receiving support from their siblings and adopted dad, Eminem, Stevie took to TikTok to share their news with the world. The August 7th, 2021 post reveals that Whitney is “Forever growing and changing" and reveals a confident side of Whitney that demonstrated the true peace they were able to find by sharing this news with the general public and being able to live an authentic lifestyle.

4 Hailie Has Built Up Her Social Media Confidence

In spite of all of the ups and downs happening within her family, Hailie is trying to boost her social media confidence and is taking risks that she wouldn't have otherwise taken a few months ago. She's grabbing 2021 by the reigns and is strengthening her confidence by coming out of her comfort zone within her social media photoshoots. Hailie is a social media influencer who has had all eyes on her for many years, and 2021 has proven to be a formative year when it comes to being comfortable in her own skin and being willing to take risks.

3 Hailie Shook Away The Pandemic Blues In Arizona

Hailie needed to get away from the media, the pandemic and all of the issues that continued to swirl in her world in 2021. She seized the opportunity for travel and fell in love with the surroundings in Arizona. She was able to put more focus on her own happiness and break out of her routine schedule. This new perspective that travel offered her meant that her followers received a much more refereshed version of Hailie who went on to continue entertaining the masses with her online photo dumps and makeup tutorials.

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2 Alaina Found Her Happiness In Chicago

Alaina is definitely an avid traveler, and when things got tough at home, she decided to explore Chicago with her girlfriends to shake it all off. She was able to enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the region and seemed to be truly in her element going from one restaurant to another and experiencing everything that the city had to offer.

1 Eminem Feared For The Life Of His Mentor

This year started off in a tough way for Eminem, who was faced with the news of his mentor's sudden medical emergency on January 17th, 2021. Fans across the world were stunned to hear that music mogul Dr. Dre suffered from a brain aneurysm, and prayers and well wishes immediately flooded social media. Dr. Dre is not only a good friend of Eminem's - he's also considered to be family. Credited for giving Eminem his big change at fame, Dr. Dre has been a mentor and true inspiration to Eminem for decades. He posted throwbacks of himself and Dr. Dre and sent love in his direction. Thankfully, it seems Dr. Dre has since made a full recovery.

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