Eminem’s longtime girlfriend, Katrina Malota, 51, isn’t living the flashy celebrity life people might expect. Long before she caught the rapper’s eye, Katrina worked behind the scenes on a reality TV show, grinding through long hours and tight deadlines. Now, while the world sees Eminem as one of music’s biggest legends, Katrina keeps her feet firmly on the ground—calling a modest rental home in Michigan her own. No mansions, no designer glitz—just a quiet life built far away from Hollywood’s spotlight. It’s a surprising contrast to Eminem’s fame, and maybe that’s exactly why it works.
The rapper is said to be dating his longtime stylist
EMINEM is breaking the Hollywood stereotype by dating a woman his own age who has a successful career and lives in a humble home in Michigan, The U.S. Sun can reveal.
The rap superstar, 53, is getting serious with his hair and makeup artist, Katrina Malota, sources told TMZ earlier this month.
5 Rapper Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, during day 1 of the NFL Draft in 2024 at Fox Theatre in Detroit, MichiganCredit: Getty
5 Stylist Katrina Malota looks years younger than her age and recently lost 60lbs with the help of weight loss drugsCredit: Facebook/@Katrina Malota
5 Katrina Malota has been a part of Eminem’s circle for many years, and they have sparked dating rumors in recent monthsCredit: Facebook/Katrina Malota
He has not been publicly linked to anyone for many years following his divorce from his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, the mother of his children.
Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, first met Kim when they were teenagers.
They dated on and off for years and married twice before finally parting ways for good in 2006.
Together they share children, Hailie Jade, 29, Alaina, 32, and Stevie, 23.
Despite a rocky past, they are now on good terms, but he struggled to find love again, with sources claiming he had serious “trust issues” due to his worldwide fame.
Now, he has sparked romance rumors with his longtime team member, Katrina, whom The U.S. Sun can confirm is 51 and grew up in Michigan, attending Oxford High School in Oakland County.
Katrina worked at 6 Hair Salon in Birmingham, Michigan, in recent years, but has not posted about the location for months.
She held a cosmetologist license until April this year, but now appears to focus more on hair.
‘TRUE VISUAL ARTIST’
The stylist has also used the surnames ‘Lulgjuraj’ and ‘Camaj’, but it is not known whether she has been married or has any children.
The U.S. Sun reached out to Malota and her family for comment, but did not hear back.
Many of her relatives live in Michigan, and she’s shared photographs with her niece on Facebook as she appears to be family-oriented.
Malota has reportedly worked with Eminem for years and was listed in 2024 for his Doomsday 2 project as ‘artist grooming’ on Instagram under her previous name, Lulgjuraj.
An IMDB under the moniker also reveals she worked on the reality TV show Welcome Home as part of the makeup department in 2018.
The show covered home renovations for deserving families.
A bio on her now-deleted website reads, “She is one of the most in-demand hairstylists in both the entertainment and fashion industries.
“A true visual artist in the industry, having worked on countless runway shows from NYC to Paris, creating incomparable styles for the world’s leading fashion designers, to mentoring graduating talent at the world-renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, and taking on complete degree collection looks.”
The statement continues, “Katrina is a multifaceted, multitalented force to be reckoned with that is as electric and magnetic as her work.”
Records seen by The U.S. Sun show she has been living in a humble three-bed, two-and-a-half-bath property in Michigan since around 2018, which is believed to be rented.
STAYING GROUNDED
Despite being worth a reported $250 million, Eminem is not a fan of the flashy Hollywood lifestyle and buying properties all over the world.
He has stayed more grounded and often reclusive, living in Detroit in a $1.5 million home with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a basketball court.
The star has preferred to focus on his children and music career for decades, and spoke about his struggles finding a new lady back in 2017.
He told Vulture, “It’s tough. Since my divorce I’ve had a few dates and nothing’s panned out in a way that I wanted to make it public.”
The rapper concluded at the time, “Dating’s just not where I’m at lately.”
Reclusive Kim, who has mostly lived alone with her children, including teen son Parker, was seen out and about near her home earlier this month with a new pink hairstyle.
The superstar’s tattooed ex appeared healthy and happy after previous addiction issues.
Meanwhile, Katrina has revealed she also likes to keep fit and has shared photographs in the gym after also using weight-loss medication.
I want taxpayers to pay for my mini break – I need a rest from life on the dole
She revealed in May on Facebook, “A year and a half ago, I made a choice that changed everything. Peptide therapy, specifically GLP-1, has helped me lose over 60 pounds—but even more importantly, it gave me back my energy, my confidence, and my health.
“Peptides are not just a trend—they’re the future of wellness. It’s science-backed, sustainable, and life-transforming.”
5 Eminem’s new lady love has worked on everything from comedy shows to music videosCredit: Facebook/Katrina Malota
5 Katrina Malota is the first woman to be linked to the rapper since his divorce from Kim MathersRapper Eminem had known ex Kim Mathers since they were teens and they married twiceCredit: Facebook/@Katrina Malota
