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 frequently made his mother a character in his music, although she disputed the accuracy of her drug-addled portrayal

Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, whose turbulent relationship with her son was often documented in his rap songs, has died. She was 69.