Why Eminem and His Mother, Debbie Nelson, Never Got Along

Over the course of his nearly three-decade career, rapper Eminem has cited elements of his personal and professional life throughout his hit songs. This has frequently included his tumultuous relationship with his estranged mother, Debbie Nelson.

Unfortunately, any hope of a confirmed reconciliation between the singer and his mother is now gone, as People reported that Nelson died Monday at age 69 of complications from advanced lung cancer.

Eminem, now 52, was often candid about the animosity between himself and his mother. He alleged Nelson had a drug addiction and behaved abusively through interviews and his own song lyrics. The pair even went to court over the claims, which Nelson denied. Despite this, both hinted that a reconnection was possible.

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