Debbie Nelson, Eminem’s Mother, Passes Away at 69

 

Debbie Nelson, the mother of renowned rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 after battling advanced lung cancer. She died on Monday night in St. Joseph, Missouri, according to reports.

Debbie's illness was first revealed in September, with sources indicating that her condition was severe. Her relationship with Eminem, born Marshall Mathers, was often a subject of public attention.

In his early career, Eminem spoke openly about their strained bond in songs like "Cleanin’ Out My Closet," where he shared feelings of anger and resentment.

The tension between them led to legal and public disputes, including Debbie filing a defamation lawsuit against Eminem in 1999 and publishing her memoir, "My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem," in 2007.

In 2013, Eminem released "Headlights," a song apologizing for their troubled past and expressing his desire to heal their relationship.

In recent years, they had grown closer, with Debbie even congratulating Eminem on his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.