Eminem’s Mother Dead At 69: Inside Their Rocky Relationship

Eminem is mourning a close personal loss. The music superstar’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died at age 69. A representative for Eminem confirmed the news to multiple outlets including NBC News on Dec. 3. According to TMZ, Nelson died at a Missouri hospital the previous evening following a battle with lung cancer. Nelson’s illness first made headlines in September though neither she nor her famous son publicly confirmed her condition. Nelson and Eminem’s rocky relationship was chronicled in several of his hit songs including “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” and “My Name Is,” the latter of which prompted her to file a reported $10 million defamation suit against the rapper in 1999. Nelson reportedly settled for $25,000 out of court and later claimed in an interview on “Today” that suing Eminem was her lawyer’s idea. She further defended herself in a 2008 memoir and Em went on to offer an apology five years later in his song “Headlights.” Most recently, Nelson is said to have congratulated Eminem for his 2022 induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in a now-deleted social media video.

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[jazzmuscolini]

Too young to pass, that's sad... I hope Eminem and his family will thrive forever. ❤

[dawnturner]

Very sad❤...she will never meet her grandbaby❤...rest in peace...you have a wonderful son.

[LatoyaLbqueenL]

Rip Debbie nelson prayers 🙏🏽 and blessings no more pain it's the hardest thing ever

[RapFanaticever]

R.I.P. . Despite their rocky relationship that’s still his mom

[sthcalguy]

In a weird way, his mom was responsible for his massive success. Her son & Eminem's daughter, and her future family will now be rich FOREVER.

[irenelacour]

So sorry to hear this. She might have smoked cigarettes to die so young. May she RIP

[nukacola]

His most iconic line " I just settled all my lawsuits, F U Debbie " kid has nothing but hate in his heart. Do better Femenem

[Smelyn]

i just saw a short about eminem dissing his mom and i was curious if the things she did was true. RIP regardless of if she was what eminem’s says.

[adriankoh]

Yup TDS. (n lung cancer) (n probably smoke addiction).

[RickMichaels-ifeq]

I’m sorry mama, I never meant to hurt you.🎤🎵😏

[robjohnson]

Now we finally get to find out whether Haile will be at her funeral....

[MyResponseWouldBe]

Offering for his grandchild initiation

[DreiSkins]

I wonder will Haillie be at her funeral