The father of a Gold Coast boy who died after being discharged from the Mater Hospital hopes rapper Eminem can help the boy’s devastated brother.

Hunter Marr, 9, died on January 6, just 19 hours after receiving treatment for breathing problems.

Rapper Eminem plays Suncorp Stadium next month. Credit:Nicole Elphick

For dad Matt, his heartbreak is compounded by the grief of Hunter’s elder brother and best friend, Mitchell.

“I’m going through my own personal stuff, but I put that aside because I see what it’s doing to Michelle, my wife, and to Mitchell,” Mr Marr said.