Debbie Nelson
Debbie Mathers | |
|---|---|
 Young Eminem, and his mom, Debbie... she gave birth when she was just 17 years old.[1] | |
| Born |
Deborah Rae Nelson January 6, 1955 Kansas, U.S. |
| Died |
December 2, 2024 (aged 69) St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Other names |
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| Occupation | Author |
| Spouse(s) |
John Briggs (divorced) |
| Children | 2, including Marshall |
Debbie Nelson was an American woman best known for the troubled relationship she had with her son, Marshall Mathers, known as Eminem, a famous musician.[2] Several of his songs offered accounts of their troubled relationship.[3]
Nelson bore a second child, Nathan, who ended up in the care of child protection agencies.[4]
Nelson sought $11 million in a defamation suite she filed against her son in 1999.[3] She won, but was only rewarded $25,000.[5] In the end Nelson was only allowed to keep $1,600 of her settlement, because of the unusual contract with her lawyer Fred Gibson.[6] Her lawyer agreed to also represent her then husband John Briggs on felony charges of home invasion and destruction of property, with his Gibson's being drawn from her settlement.
In 2008 Nelson published her memoirs, entitled My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem, to mixed reviews.
Nelson was diagnosed with breast cancer, in 2010.[7] It is reported that she and Eminem reconciled, following her diagnosis.
Eminem released a song, in 2013, "Headlights", which Rolling Stone magazine called a "mature, sincere apology" to Nelson.[4]
In September 2024 Nelson announced she had lung cancer.[8] The Sun reports she died in Eminem's home, confirming their reconciliation.
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Jon Blistein (2024-12-03). "Eminem's Mother, Debbie Nelson, Dead at 69". Rolling Stone magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑ Annie Correal (2024-12-03). "Debbie Nelson, Eminem's Mother, Dies at 69". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Michael Saponara (2024-12-03). "10 Times Eminem Referenced His Mother Debbie Nelson in Songs". Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
Eminem and his mother’s relationship had been complicated and turbulent over the years. He had no issue incorporating parts of their relationship into his music, referencing Nelson on tracks such as “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” “My Name Is” and more.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
Billy Jr. Johnson (2013-10-31). "Eminem Finally Apologizes to Mom on 'Headlights'". Rolling Stone magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
On 'Headlights,' from Eminem’s 'MMLP2' album, the rapper offers a mature, sincere apology to his mom, Debbie Mathers, from whom he remains estranged. The title 'Headlights' refers to their last meeting. As she drove away, he became fixated on the headlights of her car as he coped with feelings of 'overwhelming sadness,' he raps.
- ↑ "Judge Reduces Eminem's Moms Settlement". ABC News. Mount Clemens, Michigan. 2001-08-08. Archived from the original on 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑ Emily Weaver (2023-12-12). "Who Was Eminem's Mom? All About Debbie Nelson". People magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ↑
Hayley Minn; Thea Jacobs (2024-12-03). "Eminem's rocky relationship with mum Debbie… $10m row to ditching 'hurtful' rap". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
But they reconciled following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2010, and he vowed to stop performing certain songs about her.
- ↑ Carsen Holaday (2024-12-03). "Eminem's mom Debbie Nelson dead at 69 after battle with 'advanced lung cancer'". The Sun. Retrieved 2024-12-04.