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.

Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics.

HIS hit raps have always been inspired by his tragic life – and the latest blow for Eminem could mean more heartbreaking lyrics to come. The rapper’s mum, Debbie Nelson, has died aged