Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died following a battle with lung cancer, according to a report. She was 69.

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 mother of prolific rapper Eminem, has died, according to reports. She was 69. A representative for Eminem told PEOPLE that Nelson died from complications related to lung cancer on Monday evening.