Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69: A strained legacy commented by her son
At the age of 69, Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mother, has passed away. The well-known rapper, who had a strained relationship with his mother for many years, has yet to comment on the news of her death. However, Eminem's half-brother, Nathan "Nate" Mathers, has bid his farewell to her, posting a brief message on social media.
Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Marshall Mathers, known by the stage name Eminem, passed away on 2nd December at the age of 69. Some time ago, she was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
She managed to reconcile with her elder son, but it is well-known that Eminem had a very complicated relationship with his mother for many years. In one of his songs, he referred to her as a "selfish" and highlighted her addiction.
While Eminem's career was soaring, Nelson attempted to repair her reputation and lived apart from her son for a considerable time. It wasn't until a 2014 song that the rapper apologised to his mother, including for the previously mentioned song. Subsequently, Nelson frequently showed public support for her son.
So far, Eminem has not commented on the news of his mother's death. However, the rapper's half-brother, Nathan, took to Instagram to say farewell to his mother, writing that he was filled with "hatred and mixed emotions." He posted the message several hours after Debbie Nelson's death.
The turbulent childhood of Eminem and Nathan
Nathan "Nate" Mathers is a DJ and music producer (releasing tracks under the pseudonym Nate Kane). His biological father is Fred Samra (Eminem's father is Marshall Mathers Sr., who left the family when the musician was only one year and six months old).
According to the "Daily Mail," Nathan's life was disrupted when he was an eight-year-old boy and landed in foster care. At that time, Eminem was trying to gain custody of his brother. "I tried to apply for full custody when I was twenty, but I didn't have the means. I couldn't support him," he revealed in an interview with "Rolling Stone."
Ultimately, nearly a decade later, the rapper gained custody of his half-brother, who was 16 at the time. Nathan emphasised that Eminem had a positive influence on his life and became something of a father figure to him.
