Rapper Eminem is mourning the death of his grandmother, Betty Kresin, whose passing at age 87 prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans across social media.
Family sources said Kresin died Tuesday, March 10, at her home in Missouri after complications related to breast cancer. News of her death quickly circulated online, where listeners and longtime supporters shared messages of sympathy with the Detroit rapper.
Many fans highlighted Kresin’s role during Eminem’s early life, noting that her home provided refuge during difficult periods in his childhood.
“That was the grandma’s house he always went to as a kid when things got rough at home,” one supporter wrote on Instagram. “She loved him so much and always took care of him. RIP.”
Other users echoed similar sentiments, offering prayers and condolences to the Mathers family.
“Prayers for the family,” one commenter wrote, while another added, “Prayers up for Grandma Shady’s family.”
Fans Pay Tribute To The Passing Of Eminem’s Grandmother, Betty Kresin
Several fans reflected on the emotional connection they feel to Eminem’s life story, which the rapper has often explored through his lyrics.
“So sad. Rest in peace to a beautiful soul,” another fan wrote. “Praying for the family and friends.”
A different supporter added a more personal reflection, writing, “Nah, this hurts. She raised that man.”
Kresin’s death follows another major loss for the rapper. In 2024, Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, died at age 69 after battling lung cancer.
Kresin previously spoke publicly about her relationship with her grandson after his rise to fame. In a 2000 interview with the British newspaper The Mirror, she described feeling distressed by the tone of his music and the distance that developed between them.
“Neither his mother Debbie nor I can figure out what happened to this sweet, caring youngster,” Kresin said. “In just over 12 years he’s gone from telling me ‘Grandma I love you,’ to ‘Go to hell.’ It just breaks my heart.”
Despite those past tensions, fans continue to remember Kresin as an important presence in Eminem’s early years. As tributes spread online, many supporters are expressing sympathy for the rapper and his family during a difficult moment.
