Eminem stalker Matthew Hughes, sentenced to 30 years
The sentencing comes after Hughes was convicted last month following a brief jury trial in which Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, also testified. Hughes is now legally prohibited from having any contact with the rapper or coming within 500 feet of his residence or workplace.
This latest conviction stems from a second break-in incident that occurred just months after Hughes had been released on parole in May 2024. His history with Eminem dates back several years. In 2020, Hughes gained national attention after he broke into Eminem's home and was found standing behind the rapper while he was sleeping. According to police reports at the time, Hughes told Eminem he was there to kill him. He later accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to five years of probation, which he violated that November by committing a separate assault, resulting in jail time.
Additionally, Hughes had previously been arrested in 2019 for trespassing and sleeping in a guest house of a property formerly owned by Eminem.
In a separate entertainment news update, music producer Damizza revealed on the TFU Podcast that Eminem once wanted pop icon Mariah Carey to portray his mother in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile. According to Damizza, Carey initially declined to meet with the rapper but later reconsidered. The idea, however, reportedly triggered Carey's insecurities, and the role ultimately went to another actress.
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