Marshall Mathers — better known to the world as Eminem — is mourning a heartbreaking loss. The rapper’s grandmother, Betty Kresin, has passed away at the age of 87. Through the years, they had a complicated relationship.
According to TMZ, Betty died at her home in Missouri following complications from breast cancer. The news outlet claims that Eminem was not by her side at the time of her passing.
The loss comes just a little over a year after the death of his mother, Debbie Nelson, who died in 2024 after battling lung cancer.
Just as his relationship with his mother, over the years, Eminem’s relationship with his grandmother was said to have had its ups and downs. Back in 2000, Betty spoke openly about how their bond had changed after he became famous.
“Neither his mother Debbie nor I can figure out what happened to this sweet, caring youngster. In just over 12 years he’s gone from telling me ‘Grandma I love you,’ to ‘Go to hell.’ It just breaks my heart,” she told the Mirror at the time.
“I can’t believe this is my Marshall, the same boy who used to come and sit on my lap,” she added.
