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Eminem may be known for his tough exterior, but he's a big softie when it comes to his kids.

The rapper and his ex-wife, Kim Scott, share three children: Hailie Jade Scott, Alaina Scott and Stevie Laine Scott.

"Bein' a dad is definitely living a double life," Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, told Rolling Stone in 2004. "Even before Hailie was born, I was a firm believer in freedom of speech ...

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But once I hit them gates where I live, that's when I'm Dad."

He continued, "Takin' the kids to school, pickin' 'em up, teachin' 'em rules. I'm not sayin' I'm the perfect father, but the most important thing is to be there for my kids and raise them the right way."

Eminem even credits his kids for helping him get sober.

While he "couldn't concentrate" on his addiction to pills in rehab because of his fame, he found the motivation to do it on his own with the help of his