A Michigan court has convicted Matthew David Hughes, a 32-year-old repeat offender, of first-degree home invasion and aggravated stalking following a break-in at rapper Eminem’s Clinton Township residence.
The verdict, delivered on May 7 after a two-day trial, marks the latest chapter in Hughes’ troubling history of targeting the hip-hop icon.
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The incident occurred on August 12, 2024, when Hughes entered Eminem’s home through an unlocked door, stole a bicycle, and fled.
Days later, one of Eminem’s vigilant employees, who recognized him from prior encounters, apprehended him at a local Walmart. Eminem, legally Marshall Mathers, took the stand to recount the intrusion, his testimony playing a key role in the jury’s 90-minute deliberation, leading to the guilty ruling.
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This conviction follows a pattern of behavior. In 2020, Hughes broke into the same property, confronting Eminem and issuing a death threat, resulting in a guilty plea for second-degree home invasion.
He also served a 90-day sentence in 2019 for invading a former Eminem home in Rochester Hills. With sentencing scheduled for June 17, Hughes faces a significant prison term, reflecting the severity of his actions.
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The case has drawn attention due to its eerie resemblance to Eminem’s 2000 track Stan, which depicts an obsessive fan’s violent spiral. For Eminem, 52, the convictions underscore ongoing challenges with privacy and safety, despite his global success. Fans and authorities alike hope this ruling brings peace to the rapper’s life.
