Eminem and Family React to Mother's Passing at 69

Hip-hop often honors single mothers, with artists like 2Pac and Kanye West celebrating their mothers' sacrifices. Eminem, however, stood out for his harsh lyrical attacks on his mother, Debbie Mathers, depicting her negatively in his songs. Despite this, Eminem later expressed regret and reconciled with her in his 2013 song "Headlights," highlighting hip-hop's capacity for exploring complex familial relationships and ultimately fostering empathy and reconciliation.