Debbie Nelson, mother of iconic American rapper, Eminem has passed away at age 69.
The rapper’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed the death to US media.
The cause of death has yet to be confirmed but Nelson was known to be battling lung cancer for a long time.
She died on Monday night in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem is yet to comment publicly on his mother’s death.
The rapper is known to have had a rollercoaster relationship with her mother and has spoken of their relationship in his music.
However, the toxicity in their relationship appeared to simmer down over the years.
In his 2013 track’ Headlights’, the rapper showed remorse for some of his earlier lyrics and apologised to his mother.
“I’m sorry, Mama, for Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” he rapped. “At the time I was angry. Rightfully? Maybe so. Never meant to take it that far, though.”
They appear to have remained mostly estranged for the rest of her life, but when Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, she publicly congratulated him.
“Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you,” she said in a video that was later deleted.
“I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you.”
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