By Helen Zhao
Published: 21:02 EST, 27 June 2014 | Updated: 09:51 EST, 28 June 2014
He has paid tribute to his beloved daughter Hailie Jade in tracks Mockingbird and Hailie's song.
And now, proud father Eminem has seen his 18-year-old graduate high school with the highest honors.
Hailie paid tribute to the rapper - real name Marshall Mathers - and her mother Kim on the
Chippewa Valley High School website, describing them as her most important influences.
'My mother and father are because they have pushed me to be the person I am and have given me all the support to achieve what I have,' she said.
Hailie achieved the prestigious Summa Cum Laude status which is bestowed upon those who achieve a 3.9 or above Grade Point Average at the school in Clinton Township, Michigan.
She has maintained her grades while juggling numerous extracurricular activities, including National Honor Society, Art Club, Key Club, volleyball, and student council.
Hailie has also been recognized with the Academic Excellence Award and Department of Psychology Award.
She will pursue her higher education at Michigan State University, studying 'psychology or entrepreneurship.'
Congrats! Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade Scott, pictured being crowned homecoming queen in October, graduated from high school with highest honours
Flashback: Eminem pictured with his ex-wife Kim Scott and Hailie in a home video featured in his 2005 music video for Mockingbird
In October, Hailie was named homecoming queen at her high school, with both her proud parents watching the event.
According to Macomb Daily News, a parent who asked not to be identified said: 'Hailie came out with her mother Kim (Scott) when she was introduced with all the other kids but her father watched from inside the school because he didn't want to cause a scene. He wanted Hailie to have her own moment.'
Another parent observed: 'He opened the door and looked out like – "That's my daughter!" He just looked like a proud father.'
Eminem's eighth studio album, The Marshal Mathers LP 2, debuted on November 5.
Still going strong: The 41-year-old rapper performing at the MTV Movie Awards in April
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