Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Nathan Mathers is well-known as the half brother of the multi-award-winning & best-selling American rapper ‘Eminem’ aka Marshall Mathers. Nathan is also a husband, father, DJ, actor, personal trainer, and entertainer.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Nathan Kane Samra was born on February 3, 1986, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan.
- He is the son of parents – Debbie Mathers and Fred Samara Jr. Nathan was Debbie’s second son after Marshall.
- Both brothers Nathan & Marshall have a good and close relationship with each other, but had a broken relationship with their mom since an early age.
- Nathan is the ex-brother-in-law of Kimberly Anne Scott (Eminem’s ex wife) and has two nieces, Hailie Jade Mathers and Alaina Marie Scott.
- In 2018, Nathan married his long time girlfriend Ashley Mae Mathers, after popping her the question in December 2016.
- They have three children together, two sons and one daughter.
Early Life and Education :
- Nathan attended Roseville Elementary School, like his older half-brother ‘Eminem’ and was bullied during school time. His mom Debbie tried to sue the school for this.
- Though Eminem and Nathan had a big age gap of 14 years, they shared a close personal relationship growing up.
- Just like Marshall, Nathan had a tough time during childhood – the authorities at his school quickly noticed their mother Debbie’s abuse and neglect of her sons & soon Nathan and Eminem were soon placed in foster care as a result.
- Eminem would later become responsible for taking care of Nathan; even though they were half brothers, he had to take on the role of a father figure.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- In 2010, Nathan started to make music and rap under the name ‘Nate Kane.’ Although none of the songs ever made it to mainstream media, some of his most known songs include ‘Shadow of a Celebrity’ and ‘Slide on Over.’
- He also dabbles in personal training, posting pictures on his Instagram of healthy meals, gym workouts, and promoting healthy gym supplements such as protein shakes and creatine.
- Nathan has been trying to make a career for himself as an artist as well – The documentaries that he has appeared in include – ‘Up in Smoke Tour’ in 2000, and ‘The Anger Management Tour’ in 2005.
- He has appeared in several music videos too, including Eminem’s ‘Without Me’ in 2002, Eminem’s ‘Sing for the Moment’ in 2003, Obie Trices ‘Got Some Teeth’ in 2003, and Swifty Mcvay’s ‘Phony’ and ‘Scariest Thing’ in 2018.
- He is scheduled to play Detective Liam O’Connor in Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge which is currently still in post-production.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Eminem has mentioned Nathan’s name in several of his songs, with lyrics stating ‘Nathan’s growing up so quick he’s going to know that you are a phoney’ and ‘beat it before you wake Nathan up’. Most references highlighted Debbie’s treatment of Nathan as a child.
- In 2000, Eminem brought Nathan along to his ‘Up in Smoke Tour.’
- As a result of his extremely busy schedule, Eminem asked Nathan to represent him at the 2001 Detroit Music Awards. Nathan received the award for his brother and also gave the acceptance speech.
- While accepting his VMA award in 2003, Eminem gave a shout-out to Nathan.
- Back in 2009, Nathan was arrested for a DUI when he refused to let an emergency ambulance drive past him.