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Eminem issued public apology to his mum following diss-track he no longer performs

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Published 14:22 4 Dec 2024 GMT

Eminem issued public apology to his mum following diss-track he no longer performs

Eminem's relationship with his mum was complicated

Joe Harker

Joe Harker

Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson died on Monday (2 December) from complications related lung cancer at the age of 69, with his representatives confirming the news.

The rapper's relationship with his mum was a complicated one, and his younger half-brother Nathan 'Nate' Mathers posted 'hatred and mixed emotions today' in response to the news of Debbie's death.

Marshall Mathers himself is yet to issue a statement, but he has spoken plenty about his mum in the course of his career.

Eminem's representatives confirmed that his mother Debbie, pictured here in 2005, died earlier this week (Mark Weiss/Getty Images)
Eminem's representatives confirmed that his mother Debbie, pictured here in 2005, died earlier this week (Mark Weiss/Getty Images)

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His 2002 diss-track 'Cleanin' Out My Closet' includes lyrics which called his mum a 'selfish b***h' and that he hopes she'll 'burn in hell', while accusing her of 'poppin prescription pills in the kitchen' and telling her she won't get to see her granddaughter.

Debbie sued her son for slander and defamation, with the case being settled for $25,000 in 2001, and as time went by Eminem refused to perform that song.

The last time he played 'Cleanin' Out My Closet' at a show was in 2013 at Leeds Festival in England, and that same year he released the track 'Headlights' where he made a public apology to his mum as the song opens with the line 'Mom, I know I let you down'.

He sang: "I went in headfirst, never thinkin' about who, what I said hurt.

The rapper no longer performs the song (Scott Legato/Getty Images)
The rapper no longer performs the song (Scott Legato/Getty Images)

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"In what verse, My mom probably got it the worst.

"The brunt of it, but as stubborn as we are, did I take it too far?

"'Cleaning Out My Closet’ and all them other songs.

"But regardless, I don’t hate you ‘cause ma.

"You’re still beautiful to me, ‘cause you’re my mom."

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Further on in the song Eminem explicitly apologised for the earlier diss-track, rapping: "But I’m sorry mama for 'Cleanin’ Out My Closet,' at the time I was angry.

"Rightfully maybe so, never meant that far to take it though, ‘cause.

"Now I know it’s not your fault and I’m not making jokes.

"That song I no longer play at shows and I cringe every time it’s on the radio."

Eminem has stayed true to his word when it comes to not playing the song at his shows, having avoided doing it for over a decade, and rounded out his apology by saying he forgave his mother and still loved her as he rapped: "But, Ma, I forgive you, so does Nathan, yo.

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"All you did, all you said, you did your best to raise us both.

"Foster care, that cross you bear, few may be as heavy as yours.

"But I love you, Debbie Mathers."

LADbible Group has contacted Eminem's representatives for comment.

Featured Image Credit: Mark Weiss/Getty Images/YouTube/EminemMusic/Frank Micelotta Archive/Contributor

Topics: Eminem, Celebrity, Music

Joe Harker
Joe Harker

Joe graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in Journalism and worked for Reach before joining the LADbible Group. When not writing he enjoys the nerdier things in life like painting wargaming miniatures and chatting with other nerds on the internet. He's also spent a few years coaching fencing. Contact him via [email protected]

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