Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson delivered a video message congratulating him on his recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The video contained an intro from one of Debbie's friends who identified herself as Christina. Debbie delivered the message. "Marshall I cannot let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the hall of fame," she said. "I love you very much and I knew you'd get there, it's been a long ride and I'm very very proud of you." S

She also expressed pride in Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade and congratulated her on her podcast.

Eminem's acceptance speech for the honor has social media talking. In the speech, he alphabetically thanked those who inspired and influenced him. The list, which he said that he wrote the day before, included everyone from Kool Moe Dee and UTFO to Public Enemy and Whodini. The long list also included many lesser-known artists such as The Alliance, Just Ice and YZ.

The superstar rapper from Detroit joined fellow legends in the Hall's prestigious 2022 class, which included country icon Dolly Parton, chart-topper Lionel Richie, 80s pop quintet Duran Duran, rock queen Pat Benatar, metal gods Judas Priest, singer-songwriter Carly Simon, synth-pop innovators Eurythmics, hitmaking production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and the late founder of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson