Nathan Kane Samara is the younger half-brother of legendary rapper Eminem.
He is also a DJ, rapper and actor who has appeared in several of Eminem’s music videos and the film Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge.
He had a difficult childhood with his abusive mother and was placed in foster care until Eminem gained legal custody of him. He moved to Detroit with Eminem when he was 16 years old and has remained close with Eminem ever since.
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- Full name: Nathan Kane Samara
- Date of birth: February 3, 1986
- Age: 38 years old
- male
- Place of birth: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: DJ, rapper and actor
- Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)
- Parents: Fred Samara Jr. and Deborah R. Nelson
- Siblings: Marshall Bruce Mathers III (Eminem), Michael and Sarah
- Spouse: Ashley Mae
- Children: 3 (names not disclosed)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Nathan Kane Samara is 38 years old, born on February 3, 1986 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
He is the son of Fred Samara Jr. and Deborah R. Nelson, who also gave birth to Eminem. He has two half-siblings, Michael and Sarah.
He grew up in poor and unstable circumstances because his mother was often unemployed and abusive.
He was often beaten and abandoned by her and sometimes witnessed her using drugs and attempting suicide. He was also bullied at school because he was Eminem’s older brother.
He was placed in foster care when he was 10 years old after his mother was arrested for drunk driving.
He stayed in various foster homes until the age of 16, when Eminem, who had by then become a successful rapper, gained legal custody of him.
He moved to Detroit with Eminem and lived with him in his mansion. He attended Lincoln High School and graduated in 2004.
Personal life
Nathan Kane Samara is married to Ashley Mae, whom he met in 2007. They married in 2018, a private ceremony that Eminem and daughter Hailie attended.
They have three children together: two boys and a girl. Their names and ages were not made public. Nathan is very protective of his family and wants them to stay out of the media spotlight.
He is also very close to his brother Eminem and niece Hailie, whom he considers his daughter.
Career
Nathan Kane Samara began his career as a DJ and rapper, following in his brother’s footsteps. He has released several rap songs under the name Nate Kane, such as Slide on Over and Shadow of a Celebrity.
He also collaborated with Eminem on several songs, such as My Dad’s Gone Crazy and Going Through Changes.
He appeared in Eminem’s music videos such as Without Me, Cleanin’ Out My Closet and When I’m Gone.
He also tried his hand at acting and received a role in the film Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge (2020), in which he played Detective Liam O’Connor.
The film is a low-budget horror thriller that received negative reviews from critics and audiences. Nathan has not yet achieved the fame and success like his brother, but he continues to pursue his passion for music and entertainment.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @nathankanemothers
- Twitter name: @NateKane247
Filming
So far, Nathan Kane Samara has only appeared in one movie, which is:
- Night of the Devil: Dawn of the Nain Rouge (2020) as Detective Liam O’Connor
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- Slide up
- The shadow of a famous person
- My dad is crazy
- Go through changes
Net value
According to some sources, Nathan Kane Samara has an estimated net worth of around $1 million.