Debbie Nelson, the single mother of rapper Eminem, whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69.

While Eminem has not yet commented on the death this week of his mother Debbie Nelson at 69 due to complications from advanced lung cancer, the rapper's half-brother Nathan "Nate" Mathers issued a terse,

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has passed away at the age of 69. She was frequently referenced in the rapper’s songs due to their strained relationship. The hip hop icon’s fans are now curious to know more details about Nelson.