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Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 13, 2026 Fact checked August 13, 2026





Real name
Nathan Kane Samara
Occupation
actor, rapper, DJ
Birth Date
February 3, 1986
Age
40 years
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Nationality
American
Father's Name
Fred Samara
Mother's Name
Debbie Nelson
Siblings names
Marshall Bruce Mathers (older brother)
Is Nathan Kane Mathers a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Nathan Kane Mathers marital status?
Married to Ashley Mae Mathers; three children
Who is Nathan Kane Mathers wife?
Ashley Mae Withey Mathers
When did get married?
May 6, 2018
How many children does he have?
1 daughter and 2 sons
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Eminem’s maternal half-brother is 14 years younger than him. We’ve already told you, that the rapper’s soft side is his love for children. No wonder, that he really loved his younger brother and even replaced his parents and brought him up.
Nathan is Debbie Nelson’s son with Fred Samara Jr. He experienced an unstable childhood and spent time in foster care. Eminem has spoken about being protective of his younger half-brother and helping him as he grew up.
No wonder, that Nate decided to follow in his brother’s steps. At first, he starred in his brother’s video “Without Me”. After that he took the moniker “Nate Kane” and released a number of singles, including “Shadow of a celebrity”, but none of them has become a massive hit.
Nate Kane has worked as a rapper, actor and personal trainer. He appeared in the 2020 mystery film “Devil’s Night: Dawn of the Nain Rouge.”
Em’s brother officially took his surname – Mathers. In May 2018 he tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend Ashley, who is a mother of 3 kids.