In response, Debbie filed a defamation lawsuit against him in 1999 and later told her side of the story in her 2007 memoir, “My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem.”

However, in recent years, the two made efforts to mend their relationship. Eminem expressed regret over their estrangement in his 2013 song “Headlights,” where he apologized for his past harsh words toward her.

In her later years, Debbie publicly supported her son, even congratulating him on his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

Debbie Nelson leaves behind a legacy shaped by both struggles and reconciliation, highlighting her significant role in Eminem’s journey and life story.