Eminem's Mother Debbie Nelson Dies at 69 After Lung Cancer Battle; Had Reconciled with Rapper

Dec 3, 2024, 09:25 PM

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, died on December 2, 2024, at the age of 69 after a battle with advanced lung cancer in a Missouri hospital. Nelson, a single mother from Missouri, had a tumultuous and often contentious relationship with her son, which was frequently reflected in his music. In 1999, she famously sued Eminem for defamation over his lyrics. Despite their strained relationship, the two had begun to reconcile in recent years, with Eminem expressing regret and apologizing to his mother in his 2013 song "Headlights." Nelson's cancer diagnosis was made public in September.