Rap stars stalker convicted again for home invasion

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:56 pm

Eminem's Stalker Convicted Again After Latest Home Invasion

A Detroit-area court has found Matthew David Hughes, 32, guilty of home invasion and aggravated stalking, marking the second time he's been convicted for offenses related to stalking rap superstar Eminem. The latest conviction stems from an incident in August 2024, just months after Hughes' release from prison for a previous home invasion on Eminem's property in Clinton Township, a northern suburb of Detroit.

In the current case, Hughes was apprehended at a Walmart after being spotted on the rapper's property. The court heard testimony from Eminem, whose legal name is Marshall Bruce Mathers, during the jury trial in Macomb County Circuit Court. The jury deliberated for a mere 30 minutes before returning guilty verdicts. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17th.

This isn't Hughes' first brush with the law regarding Eminem. In 2020, Hughes broke into the musician's home, where Eminem reportedly awoke to find him in his room. In that instance, Hughes claimed he was there to kill the rapper. Hughes received a plea deal in the 2020 case, avoiding prison and receiving five years probation. However, he violated the terms of his probation with an unrelated assault, leading to a prison sentence. He was released on parole in May 2024, only to be arrested again in August.

Adding to the disturbing pattern, Hughes was also arrested in June 2019 after being found sleeping in a guest house on property previously owned by Eminem in Rochester Hills, another Detroit suburb. This string of incidents highlights the ongoing threat posed by Hughes and the persistent security concerns surrounding high-profile figures.

BNN's Perspective: This case underscores the complex challenges of protecting public figures from determined stalkers. While the legal system has repeatedly intervened, the cycle of offenses raises questions about the effectiveness of rehabilitation and the need for enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents. The quick turnaround from release to re-offense is particularly concerning.

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