Eminem raps about his father abandoning him as a child, his turbulent affair with his ex-wife Kim, and his irreparably damaged relationship with his mother Debbie.

For an update on Em’s relationship with his mother, check “Headlights” from his 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP2:

But I’m sorry, Mama, for “Cleanin' Out My Closet”

At the time I was angry, rightfully? Maybe so

Never meant that far to take it, though

‘Cause now I know it’s not your fault and I’m not making jokes

That song I no longer play at shows and I cringe every time it’s on the radio

Also for an update on his relationship with Kim, check out “Bad Husband” from his 2017 album Revival.

It was also reported by rapper Kuniva of D12 that “Cleanin' Out My Closet” was originally planned to be a D12 track on their debut studio album Devil’s Night.