The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, peaking at number 95. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. Fenelon: Everyone was encouraged to write their own words a little bit. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! Jones: I think Em kind of came up with a lot of his stuff last-second. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. We were going to do a rhyme here but any attempt at rapping would have just been mortifying for everyone, so lets just get on with the list shall we? Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. Miller: It was hype. Whenever hes on the screen, you cant take your eyes off him. Im thinking, OK, they really mean this, or they blowing smoke up my ass? Eminem: I was told that the mics were going to be off when we were doing the montage scenes of Rabbit coming up through the ranks and we were supposed to pantomime. But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . On August 12, Latto announced the release of her debut project through RCA, titled Queen of da Souf; it was released on August 21, 2020. He was just 28 years old at the time, making him the second actor from 8 Mile to lose their life far too soon. [2] Stephens was bullied in school for being "light-skinned" which inspired her to later adopt the stage name Miss Mulatto when she began her rapping career, after the "mulatto" racial classification. Lose Yourself was the first rap song to ever win an Academy Award. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Growing up with a drug addict for a mother in a dangerous neighborhood, Eminem never felt safe at home and spent his time rap battling on the streets. The place to battle was really the Hip Hop Shop. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club). Rappers today dont even really battle. Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. His rounds were amazing and impossibly clean by the freestyle-most-of-your-material-on-the-spot standard, but as we know they were written for the movie. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. We would have some more fun for sure, the actor added. We had all been in the scene for a moment. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. It was cold outside in Detroit. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto Film Editing by Craig Kitson Jay Rabinowitz Casting By Mali Finn Production Design by Philip Messina Art Direction by Kevin Kavanaugh Set Decoration by Kristen Toscano Messina The ongoing feud between the two resulted in diss tracks from both parties with insults about drug use, homosexuality, and past experiences from the show. 8 Mile is a film loosely based on the Eminems life, depicting what its like to be an aspiring artist on the streets of Detroit. Its like a musical. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. It wasnt in the cards. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. [Laughs.] Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. Rabbit's best friend can be seen in both their candid moments together and also as the host of the underground rap battles that showcase some of the best freestyles in 8 Mile. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 8 Mile. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? That was one of those rare moments of inspiration: How about Cheddar Bob, this really dumb character, tells him exactly what the guy is gonna say? [3] At the age of ten, Stephens decided to become a rapper and began writing her own rap songs. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. His father was an English teacher, he was raised around poetry. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. He was a member of the groups 5 Elementz and D12 during his career. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. Interest-Based Ads. Isn't that Eminem rapping? Eminem was so busy while working on 8 Mile that he had to write the songs for the movie in between the takes and scenes he was shooting. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. He then overdosed later in that period. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER . But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. He shared details of his life through his lyrics, but fans were excited to see it on screen. His voice was getting raw. The project was preceded by two singles, which were the remix to "Bitch from da Souf" and "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane; as well as the promotional singles "No Hook" and "He Say She Say". Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Jones: He was just supposed to be mumbling stuff, pretending for the camera. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix, which was released in March 2022. One of the most noticeable differences is that in 8 Mile, Rabbit has a little sister named Lily. MarvWon: The competitor that he is, you know, he came back at me. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. In July 2020, Latto recreated some of rapper Gucci Mane's album covers, startingwith 2009's The State vs. Radric Davis, to which Gucci reacted positively. Jones: The actual guys who battled were obviously rappers. It was like Rocky or something. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. I didnt know he was gonna do that, and thats why thats the expression on my face in the movie. Or some real shit, though . So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. But he didnt show up for the audition. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. [21] In March 2021, she became the first female rapper from Atlanta to have a solo record be certified gold and platinum with "Bitch from da Souf" (2019) and "Muwop" (2020). Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. In the documentary Eminem: Diamonds and Pearls, one of the rappers childhood friends, Robert Claus, claims to be the guy who inspired Cheddar Bobs character in 8 Mile. One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Detroit Vs. Everybody. Origin 8 Mile Occupation Leader of the "Free World" gang Powers / Skills Intimidation Leadership Firearms Fighting skills Talented rap artist Hobby Rapping and fighting against people Antagonizing Rabbit Goals Beat Rabbit in their rap battle showdown (failed) Crimes Assault Abuse Attempted murder Type of Villain Musical Gang Leader Yikes! [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". Along with all the success comes an extremely tight schedule. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. [Laughing.] His collaborator and friend widely known as one of D12's members, Proof, was an . Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. Its all a cappella. Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. this shit is a Horror flick but a black guy doesn't die in this movie. Eminem and his unlikely collaborator, director Curtis Hanson fresh off a whimsical Michael Chabon adaptation, Wonder Boys loosely approximated a few hard days of Marshall Matherss come-up in rough-and-tumble 90s Detroit. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. All he wants is to make it in the music business, but the only way he achieves real success is through his rap battle performances, at work, and at The Shelter. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. [Pauses.] Including us. The coveted white rapper has been a recognizable face since he first stepped on the music scene, but when 8 Mile came out, fans got to see him on the big screen for the very first time. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. And if they did, they didnt get caught. He didnt know what hed be wearing. People who had a certain street credibility and talent. There are nearly a dozen instances in 8 Mile, where Jimmy B-Rabbit Smith Jr. shows off his lyrical genius, but one scene, in particular, was never meant to come out as authentic as it did: the freestyle battle in the parking lot. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . At the time, the automotive industry was mostly viable in Detroit. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. Now, Eminem did, in fact, start off doing rap battles, some held at The Shelter (a real venue in Detroit). Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . As much as its a title his mother gave him, his friend Future seems to have other ideas as to why he got his name: So why do they call you Rabbit? In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He is best known for when he shoots himself in the leg in the movie. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". The movie follows an aspiring/struggling white rapper named B-Rabbit. Her mother is white and her biological father is African American. Lotto won so clear it was actually weird they didn't just make his rounds worse, Id love to see someone like Hollow get to rap after Eminems round of dissing himself. Responsible Gambling. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Marshall Mathers got his rap moniker in a pretty simple way, from his initials, M.M., or more famously, Eminem. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. All that stuff is improv that he does. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. Who knows? Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. 2. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. The man who recently took on the role of Captain America in one of the most historically successful cinematic film franchises faced his biggest enemy in 2002 in his first movie ever. The idea was ultimately dropped. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. People was actually scared. It didnt feel actor-y. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. The "seven digits" line was given after the host called time, but again most judges in this era would count an extra line if if someone squeezed it in. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. November 8, 2014. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. Rosenberg: [Hanson] wanted someone that had a lot more experience, especially because he had to balance off of Marshall, who had no experience. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. One of her most notable roles was on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she played Pennsatucky from 2013-2019. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. I was scared shitless. Everybody gave up one of their free days to come over and do rehearsal. Strike: I was punch-lining, punch-lining, punch-lining him to death Elvis will start turning in his grave?! This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. In true Marshall Mathers fashion, he decided to stay home with his daughter instead. his real name is Jimmy Smith Jr., though we never . Jones: Mekhi was hilarious as the MC. People were generally a bit sniffy when rapper Eminem decided he was going into movies, expecting something a bit Ja Rule or Vanilla Ice. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. Latto. Leave him the fuck alone. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". People drive around Detroit looking for that building. He was modestly successful too. Rumor has it that it took him just 30 seconds to write the hook for just lose it. But Eminem is on a whole other level of creativity and talent. Craig G: There was some restlessness going on. Byrd: The energy was electric. The film's protagonist is known by many. So I was like, I have to beef my machismo up; I cant let these dudes pump me. Because people were saying this crazy stuff You dont deserve to be in this movie, you aint real. And I was like, Im real! It was not a movie about his life, but he felt connected to it. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. How much do you know about 8 Mile? Eminem: Writing for the movie was very different because not only did I know who I was facing, but I knew the scenario and how Rabbit would have to come at people in each round. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. The Man, the Legend, the Ladies Man: Gene Simmons Got Around, How Every Picture Tells a Story Launched Rod Stewart Into Superstardom, Backstreets Back Alright: The Truth About the Iconic 90s Boy Band, Some of the Most Popular Songs Ever Made Were Written About the Same Woman. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds. It was accompanied by a remix with rappers Saweetie and Trina. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. Every 10 minutes someone was trying to slide us a demo to slide to Em. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. You not on his level.. Much respect to Curtis Hanson he pulled us in the back: If you guys dont get this shit right now, Im gonna remove you out the whole fucking movie. He straightened us out real quick. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. Scott Silver (screenwriter): Proof was amazing. In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. But its an artful weapon. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . Recently (in October 2020), Melki said he would love to work with Eminem again. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. The same day, Latto was also featured on G-Eazy's single, "Down". Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. Mekhi had his dreads on I know them things was itching. And he nailed it. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. You know? Paul Rosenberg (Eminems manager and executive producer): Before we put the camera up to shoot one frame, we took everybody around the city, to all the spots that the story was based on. Malone: The style that Eminem had, it was kind of born from that battle-rapping experience in Detroit. He was also collaborating with various artists for the 8 Mile accompanying soundtrack album and had to produce the debut album of his Detroit rat pack, Devils Night. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. Theyd build Monday through Friday, and wed come in on Saturday or Sunday. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. For some reason, some of the others mics were on and they started going at me in front of the crowd. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. That movie changed my life. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. Detroit. The makes sure those number combinations never come up.
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