Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, whose turbulent relationship with her son was often documented in his rap songs, has died. She was 69. A representative for Eminem confirmed the news to Variety, though a cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Debbie Nelson, the oft-mentioned and even more oft-criticized mother of Eminem, has died of complications from lung cancer. Her death was confirmed to TMZ through Eminem’s representative, Dennis Denney. She was 69.

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