Eminem took the stage in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (December 7) to perform at the F1 Grand Prix, marking his first public appearance since the death of his mother, Debbie Nelson.
The event at the Yas Etihad Arena was part of his ongoing promotion for The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), his latest album. During the performance, the icon seemed to subtly address his mother’s recent passing.
While performing his 2002 hit “Without Me” from The Eminem Show, he omitted the infamous line, “F*** you, Debbie!” Instead, he let the 40,000-strong crowd fill in the words.
Nelson passed away on December 2 in St. Joseph, Missouri, after battling lung cancer. She was 69. Despite speculation that Eminem might cancel the appearance, he reassured fans through social media that he would honor the commitment.
Eminem’s relationship with his mother was notoriously tumultuous, often chronicled in his music. In tracks like “Cleanin’ Out …