The mother of iconic American rapper Eminem, Debbie Nelson, has passed away.
Debbie Nelson died on Monday night in St. Joseph, Missouri, at the age of 69 after battling lung cancer for several years
Her death was confirmed by Eminem’s spokesperson, Dennis Dennehy on Tuesday.
Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has not publicly commented on his mother’s passing.
However, their complex and often tumultuous relationship has been well-documented through his music.
In songs like “My Name Is,” “Headlights,” and “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” Eminem has referenced their rocky relationship and his childhood experiences.
Nelson had previously spoken out about her relationship with Eminem, including in her 2008 memoir “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem.”
In the book, she shared details about Eminem’s early life and their relationship and maintained that despite their differences, Eminem still loved her.
Nelson’s life was marked by challenges, including a marriage to Bruce Mathers at the age of 15 and a subsequent divorce due to physical abuse.
She spent her final years in St. Joseph, Missouri, after living briefly in Metro Detroit.
