Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, was hospitalized over the holidays because a heart condition and severe pneumonia. And his health has, reportedly, been further complicated by a dramatic weight gain.

"Over the holidays, Marshall Mathers was under doctor's care at a Detroit-area hospital for complications due to pneumonia," the rapper's publicist, Dennis Dennehy, said Tuesday. "He has since been released and is doing well recovering at home." TMZ.com elaborated on the statements when they reported that Eminem was rushed to the hospital over the holidays for a serious heart condition and severe pneumonia, and noted that the rapper - formerly a well-muscled lightweight - now weighs in at well over 200 pounds. Rapid and significant weight gain is not good for the heart. (And, no, I will not make any Slim Shady jokes here.)

Here's hoping that he recovers fully, and that he can get back to healthy fighting weight. His kids - and (ahem) his fans - need him.