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[soulja]

Eminem is reportedly helping his estranged mum battle cancer - despite the fact he's been feuding with her for years.

The foul-mouthed rapper - who has penned lyrics about killing his mother, Debbie Nelson - is said to have forked up the cash for her costly medical bills.

The 50-year-old, who is being treated for lymphoma, is quoted in Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "I thank Marshall for helping me stay alive."

Debbie - who famously filed a staggering