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Rapper Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson dies at 69 after cancer battle
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Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem and a central figure in his early music, has died at the age of 69.
The news was confirmed by the artist’s representative, Dennis Dennehy, to US media.
Nelson’s cause of death has not been disclosed, though she was known to have been battling lung cancer.
Eminem has not yet issued a public statement regarding her passing.
Nelson and Eminem’s tumultuous relationship was a recurring theme in the rapper’s earlier music, with one of the most notable examples being his 2002 hit Cleanin’ Out My Closet.
In the song, Eminem leveled harsh accusations against his mother, rapping: “Witnessin’ your mama poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen” and later adding, “Keep telling yourself that you was a mom.”
Their conflicts also played out in the public eye. In 1999, Nelson sued Eminem for defamation over his lyrics in My Name Is.
She later revealed the lawsuit was her lawyer’s idea and eventually settled out of court for $25,000 (£19,000).
Eminem has also connected his own struggles with prescription drug addiction to his mother’s experiences.
On the 2009 track My Mom, he rapped: “That’s why I’m on what I’m on, ’cause I’m my mom.”
In 2008, Debbie Nelson published a memoir titled My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem, in which she expressed sadness over her son’s portrayal of her, saying she was “heartbroken” by his allegations.
Nelson’s death marks the end of a complex chapter in Eminem’s life, one that has been both deeply personal and widely publicized through his music.
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Afrobeats star Davido has stated that he will personally work to prevent electoral manipulation during the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
In a post on his Instagram story, the singer addressed attempts to tamper with votes and stated he would be present on election day to protect the process.
He also expressed support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term under the Accord Party.
“On August 15, anybody who tries to rig go collect in the highest order. I will be in the field to defend our votes. Keke must ke if need be!!! @aadeleke_01, at your back, sir!” he wrote.
Davido shared a clip of former resident electoral commissioner Nnenna Otti discussing electoral fraud and linked his comments to that footage.
The artist has been publicly involved in Osun politics. In April, after joining the party, Davido was named head of youth mobilisation for the Accord Party campaign council.
The global football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Nigerian afrobeats sensation David Adeleke—widely known as Davido—will take the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 10, as part of the 2026 World Cup Countdown Concert series.
In a press release FIFA revealed that Davido will perform alongside Diplo’s electronic group Major Lazer at the LA event, with more artists to be named in the coming weeks.
The concert is part of a pioneering synchronised live music series spanning the three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States—leading up to the tournament.
“Los Angeles is set for an electrifying celebration, with Major Lazer and Davido as the first confirmed acts for what will be a memorable night blending music, football, and culture,” FIFA stated.
The show will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. PT and the live broadcast kicking off at 6:00 p.m. PT. The event will be connected to simultaneous performances in Mexico City and Toronto, which will also be streamed live as part of the cross-continental concert experience.
Manolo Zubiria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Tournament Officer for the USA, said: “The Countdown Concert series captures the excitement, unity, and cultural ties that define the 2026 World Cup. Just two days before the first match on US soil, Los Angeles—one of the world’s great entertainment hubs—will deliver an incredible show featuring top talent, bringing together football, music, and fans in a worldwide celebration as we get ready to welcome the globe.”
Tickets for the Los Angeles concert go on sale Wednesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. PST. The event will be streamed globally on FIFA’s digital channels, including an exclusive social media livestream on the FIFA World Cup TikTok account. Full concert footage and behind-the-scenes content will be available the next day on FIFA’s on-demand platform, VuMe Live.
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed why he broke up with his ex-girlfriend, claiming that she was “quite manipulative”.
In an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Rema said the relationship was “beautiful” but not always peaceful.
The singer lamented that sometimes when he returns home hoping to rest from the pressure of the outside world, his then girlfriend often greeted him with chaos.
He said he eventually walked away when he could no longer tolerate her excesses.
“My romantic relationship was beautiful but a little quite manipulative. So much pressure. Knowing the world puts so much pressure on me but coming back home is where you want to feel relieved but when you come back home and you are getting more pressure, it’s a different story. For now, I’m done,” he said.
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