Taylor Swift made a heartwarming stop in Detroit on April 12, 2025, to visit Eminem’s newborn nephew, Elliot Marshall McClintock, just weeks after his birth on March 14. The pop superstar, whose connection with the Detroit rapper has long intrigued fans, brought along a surprise gift for the baby that left Eminem laughing with delight, according to a source close to the family. The visit, which took place at Hailie Jade Scott’s home in metro Detroit, marked a rare personal moment between the two music icons, who have publicly supported each other in the past.

Swift, 35, has been winding down after her record-breaking Eras Tour concluded in December 2024, and her trip to Detroit came as a surprise to many. Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, became a grandfather when his daughter Hailie welcomed Elliot with her husband, Evan McClintock. The rapper had shared his excitement about the new addition in his October 2024 music video for “Temporary,” where Hailie presented him with a Detroit Lions jersey emblazoned with “Grandpa.” Swift, who Eminem once praised in a 2024 Complex video for her ability to reinvent herself, reached out to congratulate the family, leading to her impromptu visit.

The source revealed that Swift arrived at Hailie’s home in a low-key manner, dressed casually in a cream sweater and jeans, with a small gift bag in hand. Eminem, 52, was reportedly there to greet her, along with Hailie and Evan. The gift Swift brought for Elliot was a custom-made baby onesie featuring lyrics from her 2012 hit “Starlight,” with the line “I met Bobby on the boardwalk, summer of ’45” embroidered in delicate gold thread—except “Bobby” was replaced with “Elliot.” Underneath, in smaller text, it read, “Love, Aunt Taylor.” The playful nod to her own discography, paired with the cheeky “aunt” title, had Eminem in stitches. “He couldn’t stop laughing,” the source said. “He kept saying, ‘This kid’s gonna be the coolest baby in Detroit!’”

The visit wasn’t just about the gift, though. Swift spent over an hour with the family, cooing over Elliot, who was dressed in a mint-green hoodie with bear ears, as seen in Hailie’s recent Instagram post. She and Eminem reminisced about their shared history of supporting the NFL—Swift with her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Eminem as a lifelong Detroit Lions fan. The two even swapped stories about their experiences at Ford Field, where Eminem has hyped up crowds with “Lose Yourself” during games, and Swift performed during her 2011 Speak Now Tour. “They were joking about doing a duet at a Lions game someday,” the source added, though it’s unclear if they were serious.

Fans on social media went wild when news of the visit leaked, especially given Eminem’s past defense of Swift. In 2024, he had called out critics of her NFL game appearances, saying on X, “Here’s one thing @KidRock and I do agree on… let people support what they love.” The gesture of Swift visiting Elliot, coupled with her thoughtful gift, has further endeared her to Eminem’s fanbase. “Taylor and Eminem’s friendship is so wholesome,” one fan tweeted. “That onesie sounds adorable!”

For now, Swift’s visit has added another layer to her unlikely bond with Eminem, proving that even amidst their vastly different musical worlds, a shared love for family—and a good laugh—can bring them together in the most delightful ways.