Kim Scott, the ex-wife of rapper Eminem, is now the subject of an active arrest warrant after failing to appear in court for a hearing related to her recent DUI case. According to multiple reports, Scott missed a scheduled appearance on Wednesday in Macomb County District Court in Michigan, prompting prosecutors to request a bench warrant.
The latest legal development comes just weeks after Scott was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a traffic crash.
Judge Issues Arrest Warrant After Kim Scott Missed Court Appearance
Scott was expected to appear before Judge William H. Hackel III on Wednesday for pretrial proceedings tied to her DUI case. However, after she failed to appear, prosecutors requested that a bench warrant be issued and that her previously posted release bond be forfeited. The judge granted the request, issuing an active arrest warrant and setting Scott’s bond at $10,000.
As of Wednesday, officials confirmed Scott had not yet been taken back into custody.
DUI Arrest Followed Michigan Crash
The missed hearing stems from Scott’s arrest on May 14 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. According to authorities, Scott allegedly crashed her vehicle into another car the night before in nearby Detroit. She was taken into custody the following morning and booked into the Macomb County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The arrest marked yet another legal issue for Scott, who has faced several public struggles over the years.
Kim Scott Was Already Facing Charges From An Earlier Crash
The May arrest came only weeks after Scott entered a no-contest plea in a separate case connected to a February crash. According to reports, authorities alleged Scott drove her white Range Rover into a parked Dodge Ram on February 16.
Her son, Parker, and three of his friends were reportedly inside the vehicle at the time as they were heading out shopping. Investigators said the impact pushed the parked truck approximately 50 feet from where it had been sitting.
Scott was subsequently charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop or identify after causing property damage.
Kim Scott And Eminem’s Relationship Played Out In The Public Eye
Scott and Eminem, whose legal name is Marshall Mathers III, have one of the most well-known and turbulent relationships in hip-hop history. The pair first met as teenagers in 1987 before beginning an on-again, off-again romance that lasted for decades. They married for the first time in 1999 before divorcing in 2001. The former couple reconciled several years later and remarried in 2006, but their second marriage also ended in divorce later that same year.
Throughout his career, Eminem frequently referenced Scott and their complicated relationship in his music, making her one of the most recognizable figures connected to the rapper’s personal life.
When it comes to family, Scott and Eminem welcomed their daughter, Hailie Jade, in 1995. “Bein’ a dad is definitely living a double life,” Eminem told Rolling Stone in 2004. “Even before Hailie was born, I was a firm believer in freedom of speech … But once I hit them gates where I live, that’s when I’m Dad.”
Beyond Hailie, the rapper also helped raise several other children connected to Scott’s family. He adopted Stevie Laine Scott after reuniting with Kim in the mid-2000s. Stevie was born in 2002 during one of the periods when Scott and Eminem were separated. Eminem also adopted Alaina Marie Scott, the daughter of Kim’s late twin sister, Dawn Scott, who struggled with substance abuse before she died in 2016.
The rapper has frequently spoken about the importance of family throughout his career, and all three children have remained a central part of his life.
Kim Scott Has Faced Personal Struggles Over The Years
Scott has been candid about the personal challenges she has faced over the years, including struggles with addiction and mental health. In 2015, she survived a suicide attempt after crashing her vehicle into a utility pole. She later described the incident as an intentional act and said she had been battling depression and substance abuse at the time.
Despite periods away from the public eye, Scott has periodically made headlines because of legal troubles and her longstanding connection to Eminem.
With an active arrest warrant now issued, the latest chapter in her legal case continues to unfold.
