Julius OkorieAmerican Rapper, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, professionally known as Eminem, is in a mourning mood following the passing of his mother Debbie Nelson, on Wednesday at the age of 69. Debbie Nelson’s longtime representative, Dennis Dennehy, confirmed her demise on Wednesday, December 4. Although the cause of her death has not been disclosed, it has been reported that she had been battling lung cancer.
Debbie Nelson’s relationship with her son, has been a recurring decimal and prominent theme in his music.Notable, in the song “Cleaning Out My Closet,” he expressed his feelings about their past struggles, highlighting the misunderstandings and pain they experienced.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn addition to his depictions of their relationship, Eminem also referenced their shared history in his Oscar-winning hit “Lose Yourself,” where he famously mentioned “mom’s spaghetti.”, with the song winning the Grammy for Best Rap Song in 2004 and showcased a growing sense of reflection and complexity in their dynamic.
Throughout the years, Debbie Nelson, born in 1955 on a military base in Kansas, sought to clarify her perspective through various means. She settled defamation lawsuits related to Eminem’s public statements about her and authored a book titled “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem” in 2008, where she shared her insights about his upbringing and the love and good times they shared.
Nelson faced her challenges, including a traumatic incident in 2004 when she was attacked on Eight Mile Road, a significant location in Eminem’s narrative. Despite this, she demonstrated resilience throughout her life.
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Eminem, who has received numerous awards for his music, including being named best hip-hop act at the 2024 MTV EMAs and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, announced in October that he is expecting to become a grandfather, sharing the news in a heartfelt tribute video featuring his daughter, Hailie Jade via his official Instagram page.
Credited for popularising hip-hop to a Middle American audience, Eminem’s unprecedented global commercial success and acclaimed works for a white rapper is widely recognized for breaking racial barriers.
As of 2024, Eminem’s net worth is estimated to be $250 million making him one of the wealthiest rappers in the industry.
His wealth comes from several sources including record sales and Crypto investments.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
