Debbie Nelson, Eminem's mother, whose difficult relationship with her son was reflected in much of his earlier music, has died at the age of 69. The rapper's representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed his mother's death to US media.

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has passed away at the age of 69. She was frequently referenced in the rapper’s songs due to their strained relationship. The hip hop icon’s fans are now curious to know more details about Nelson.

Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died this week of lung cancer, a representative for the rapper confirmed to The Times. Nelson was 69.

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his song lyrics, has died. She was 69.

Eminem frequently made his mother a character in his music, although she disputed the accuracy of her drug-addled portrayal

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, whose turbulent relationship with her son was often documented in his rap songs, has died. She was 69. A representative for Eminem confirmed the news to Variety, though a cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Nelson, once known as Debbie Mathers, died in her Missouri hometown. Her rocky relationship with Eminem was chronicled in his early work.

Deborah Rae Nelson was born on Jan. 6, 1955, to Betty Hixson and Bob Nelson. She and the rapper’s father, Marshall Mathers Jr., performed in a band called Daddy Warbucks and married when she was a teenager. At 17, she gave birth to her son Marshall after more than 72 hours of labor on Oct. 17, 1972.

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, has died, TMZ and People have confirmed. She was 69. Nelson died in St. Joseph, Missouri, from complications related to lung cancer, a representative for Eminem told People.

Debbie Nelson's fraught relationship with her son Eminem had been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star.