Eminem’s Half-Brother Nate Mathers Reacts To Mother’s Death

On Monday (Dec. 2), reports confirmed Debbie Nelson, Eminem‘s mom, passed away at age 69. The mother of two’s cause of death was lung cancer, and she died in St. Joseph, Missouri.

As the tragic news began to spread and family members were notified, reactions have begun filtering in. One of the earliest public responses to the news is from Debbie’s son Nathan “Nate” Kane Mathers, Em’s half-brother. However, instead of sharing a statement expressing solely grief and sadness expected after a family death, he posted an honest and unfiltered sentiment that depicted his true feelings.

“Hatred and mixed emotions today,” the 38-year-old wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday (Dec. 3).

Although Nate did not provide any further details about why he feels “hatred,” the complicated relationship Debbie Nelson had with her sons and family has been documented through songs, interviews, and more throughout the years.

In 1999, Debbie brought a $11 million defamation of character lawsuit against the Curtain Call spitter. A Macomb County Judge ruled that Em’s mother was entitled to $1,600 of a $25,000 settlement she won against her son.

In 2007, Nelson wrote an autobiography about her life as the famous rapper’s mother titled My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem. The Detroit rapper also revealed details about their trials and tribulations through in songs like “Cleaning Out My Closet,” “My Mom,” and more.

Despite their rocky relationship, Slim Shady and his mother were on much better terms in recent years. An insider told In Touch that Em was supporting his mom financially despite not speaking to her for “years.” The source also added that Eminem is “good to his mom” and takes care of her, and might not have been fully aware of the severity of her condition. He has not yet shared a statement about his mother’s passing.