December 9th 2024.
Eminem, the iconic rapper whose real name is Marshall Mathers, recently made a return to the stage just days after the passing of his mother, Debbie Nelson. The 69-year-old had been battling advanced lung cancer for some time before her death on December 2. While the artist has yet to publicly address the loss, his half-brother Nathan Mathers shared a heartfelt message on Instagram expressing his mixed emotions.
Despite the recent tragedy, Eminem took to the stage to headline the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, performing for a crowd of around 40,000 fans. Among his setlist was the 2002 hit single "Without Me", which famously includes the lyric "f**k you Debbie" in reference to his tumultuous relationship with his mother over the years. However, during the performance, Eminem chose to omit this controversial line, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Eminem and Nelson's relationship has been a rocky one, with the artist's 1999 song "My Name Is" openly criticizing his mother for her alleged drug addiction and abusive behavior. In fact, Nelson even sued her son for defamation over the lyrics, eventually settling out of court for $25,000. In response to the lawsuit, Nelson released her own track titled "Dear Marshall" which included the scathing lyric, "Will the real Marshall Mathers please stand up / And take responsibility for his actions?"
Despite their strained relationship, Nelson publicly declared in 2008 that she would never give up on her children. In an interview with Village Voice, she stated, "I'm not ever going to give up on my kids. I won't give up on anybody. There's hope for everybody. It's a matter of just basically swallowing your pride. It's like a cashed check. It's over, it's done. You need to move on."
In 2013, Eminem released "Headlights", a song in which he apologized to his mother for his past public comments about their relationship. He rapped, "I went in headfirst, never thinking about who what I said hurt. My mom probably got it the worst. And I'm mad I didn't get the chance to thank you for being my mom and my dad. So Mom, please accept this as a tribute I wrote on this jet."
Despite their tumultuous past, Nelson showed her support and pride for her son in 2022 when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is clear that despite their ups and downs, the bond between a mother and son is unbreakable. If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures, please reach out to The Agency entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page – they would love to hear from you.
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