Key Takeaways
- Kim Scott was recorded cursing at police following a suicide attempt.
- She was restrained and taken to the hospital after the incident.
- Scott has a history of mental health struggles and legal issues.
Incident Overview
Kim Scott, the ex-wife of rapper Eminem, was seen in distressing body cam footage as she confronted police officers responding to a suicide attempt earlier this month. The video, which surfaced online, shows Scott being loaded onto a stretcher outside her Michigan home while shouting obscenities at the officers present.
Confrontation with Officers
In the footage, Scott, 51, can be heard calling one officer a “f–king idiot” when instructed to lie down. Her anger escalated as she directed insults towards someone inside her house, demanding, “Get the f–k out you motherf–ker. Dopehead. Now!” At least five officers and paramedics were on the scene as she continued to express her frustration.
Legal Consequences
A police report revealed that Scott was tased after becoming “irate and combative” and was subsequently arrested for assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. The officers had initially been called to her residence after a relative reported a self-harm incident.
Background and Previous Incidents
Scott was rushed to McLaren Macomb Hospital following the incident. She has faced mental health challenges in the past, including previous suicide attempts. Additionally, she has had multiple legal troubles, including a recent DUI arrest.
Scott, formerly known as Kim Mathers, was married to Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, twice. Their tumultuous relationship has been well-documented, with their first marriage in 1999 ending in divorce in 2001, followed by a brief reconciliation and second divorce in 2006.