It seems Eminem’s half-brother, Nathan “Nate” Kane Mathers, is feeling conflicted over his public response to the death of his mother, Debbie Nelson.
Nelson died on December 2, 2024 in St. Joseph, Missouri, after a battle with lung cancer.
‘TMZ’, who confirmed her death, reported how Nelson’s diagnosis came to light in September, however, at that time, she did not have much longer to live.
She is 69 years old.
Eminem’s younger brother, Nate, took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 3 to post a brief response to the grim news.
“Mixed emotions today,” the 38-year-old wrote via his Instagram Story the day after his mother’s death.
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It seems Nate had a similar level of frustration with his late mother, as it was reported that he was placed in foster care at the age of eight. It was his older brother – real name Marshall Mathers III – who would later adopt him at the age of 16, according to ‘Page Six’.
The brothers experienced a years-long estrangement from their mother, who was accused of neglect and abuse, raising their two sons with two different men. According to media reports, Nelson welcomed Nate along with a man named Fred Samara Jr. 14 years after she gave birth to Eminem while in a relationship with Marshall Bruce Mathers, Jr.
The “8 Mile” rap star spoke out about the cheating relationship he endured with his mother for many years, revealing his frustrations in the hit song “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” (2002) – the song has surpassed 400 million views on YouTube.
Released in 2002, the rapper’s most famous song to date comes from the “8 Mile” soundtrack, “Lose Yourself,” which tells the story of a musician’s dedication to achieving success in order to have a better life – a story that has surpassed 2.3 billion streams on Spotify.
Despite Eminem, 52, and Nelson’s tumultuous relationship, the two briefly reconciled when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, prompting her to congratulate the rapper on his achievement in the Hall of Fame. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
A source close to ‘InTouch Weekly’ claims that Eminem may not have been aware of his mother’s rapidly declining health, as he reportedly had no contact with her for years before her death. .
— Originally published on Enstarz
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