Eminem is subtly reacting to the death of his mom, Debbie Nelson, who died at age 69 after a battle with lung cancer. The Grammy-winning rapper, 52, appeared to give a nod to her as he performed at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix event at the Yas Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died following a battle with lung cancer, according to a report. She was 69.

Eminem's mother, Debbie Neslon has died at 69 years old after a battle with advanced lung cancer. She passed away last night in St. Joseph, Missouri. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Eminem’s half-brother Nathan 'Nate' Mathers shared a post on Instagram on Dec. 3, the day after his mother Debbie Nelson's death at 69, saying he has 'hatred and mixed emotions.'

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, has died just a few months after it was reported that she'd been diagnosed with lung cancer. For years Debbie (69) had an estranged relationship with her rapper son.

The rapper skipped over a pointed lyric about his mom onstage, as he typically does when performing the song "Without Me"

Eminem's mom, Debbie Nelson, has died at 69 years old on Dec. 2 from complications of lung cancer, PEOPLE can confirm. The rapper's mom's diagnosis was revealed in September by multiple outlets.

Eminem returned to the stage at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix following his mom Debbie Nelson's death, opting not to say her name while performing his 2002 single "Without Me."

I love you very much.” Nelson was also the culinary inspiration behind Mom’s Spaghetti, which started as a lyric from the Oscar-winning song “Lose Yourself” before turning into a pop-up restaurant and pasta sauce brand.