Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). I just told him he sucked. Bro you're actually kind of right lol I remember watching 8 Mile for the first time in 2013 and I thought Eminem won the final 3 battles, no debate. The movie follows an aspiring/struggling white rapper named B-Rabbit. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. 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! However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. Byrd: That was unplanned. 1:00 PM. And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. We were freezing our balls off and having so much fun. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. Plus, the title was undecided until it was almost completed and was worked under the name Untitled Detroit Project. They made the right choice going with 8 Mile. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. He was a natural on screen and didnt go unnoticed. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. What is surprising is how quickly it picked up such a loyal fan base because when it was first sent out to theaters, the film was under the name The Mars Project in order to keep the project a secret before it was released. 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. He doesn't really say anything memorable in that round. Miller: It was a trip. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. [31], In 2021, Latto founded the Win Some Give Some Foundation to to empower at-risk young women by providing them resources and support to achieve a lifetime of success.[32], In 2017, Latto opened her own store, Pittstop Clothing, in Jonesboro, Georgia. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Of all the movies about white freestyle rappers who overcome a comical amount of hardships in order to win a rap battle, one of the most inspiring is 2002's "8 Mile . 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. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. Fuck the Free World!" ~MC Bob Cheddar Bob now known as M.C Bob is Jimmy 's "dumb friend" and a member of Jimmy's gang known as "313", They are involved in a street war with a rival gang known as "Tha Free World", Cheddar Bob is portrayed as rather dimwitted, but makes up for this by his loyalty, Cheddar was played by Evan Jones. 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? Byrd: The energy was electric. The role eventually went to Evan Jones who nailed the part. In gambling terminology lottery payouts are the equivalent of RTP (Returns To Players). A real battler would probably still land some major punches rebutting that, marv won dusted him in the deleted scenes but other than that i think he won or edged all his battles. In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. And it always bothered me. I wanted Proof to play Future. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. As it turned out, its an exotic-themed nightclub in Motor City in real life, owned by Marvin Chin. 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. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. Eminem makes it look super easy in real life. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. Byrd: Em was sick. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". A sample page from Scott Silvers script for 8 Mile. Somehow, Eminem indirectly, and perhaps accidentally, squashed the feud between the two rap legends, as they combined forces on the album. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. 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. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. Tha Free World gang appears briefly for the first time at the beginning of the movie during the cypher at The Shelter when Future's boy . Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. We got together over the weekends before we actually started shooting the scenes, to fine-tune it. It says in that big paragraph "Mr. Mozart has also worked with many other artists along the way such as Koffee Brown, Nashawn Ox Breedlove, and . Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. . He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. Marshall Mathers has always been the kind of guy to say it how it is, which you can tell just by listening to his lyrics. Please play responsibly. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. Strike: We was joking around on the mic. 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. Miz Korona (local MC; Vanessa in the lunch truck scene): A lot of the actors were active on the scene. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. So I just jumped on a bus from New York to Cleveland to Detroit. But unless youre a Detroit native, this little detail probably flew over your head. That shit you spit was written.. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. I was scared shitless. Mekhi Phifer: A lot of that stuff was off-the-cuff improv. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, peaking at number 95. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Answer (1 of 31): Yes, it's a scam. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. 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. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. 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. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. He lost to Lotto clear. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. He took me and we got three Phat Farm jean outfits, matching Timberlands. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Can you say intimidating? In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. All rights reserved. Thats what the whole movie was building toward. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. When he got Lotto Tank top screaming, Lotto, I dont fit you! Listen, man, at that point right there, I was like, Yo, dont nobody fuck with the white kid. I feel bad that I gotta murder that dude from ", I used to like that show, now you got me in fight-back mode, But oh well, if you gotta go, then you gotta go, I hate to do this, I would love for this shit to last, Ward, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver. Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Keep in mind this is the same year Mac Lethal vs Dos Noun happened, which really pushed the envelope as far as back and forth rebuttals and personal material. Or some real shit, though . In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. How much do you know about 8 Mile? The reason Phifer almost passed up the role was that he was required to travel to Detroit for the audition two days after the 9/11 attack, and Phifer was residing in New York City. But its an artful weapon. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! I wrote the lyrics and faxed them over. As we mentioned, Mackie went on to have an impressive acting career in Hollywood, and it all started with Slim Shady. Needless to say, there were other things going on, other than just filming the movie. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. This shit is a horror flick, But the black guy doesn't die in this movie! Split lickety that shit was so weak to me. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. The track received a second life thanks to being used in a rap battle for 2002's 8 Mile, but it wasn't until the Eminem-starring blockbuster's premiere that Fredro Starr found out the . 2. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis Hanson's did. The films protagonist is known by many titles throughout the film including Jimmy and Rabbit, but hes primarily known by his stage name B-Rabbit (short for Bunny Rabbit). Songs That Interpolate 8 Mile: Lotto vs B-Rabbit, Eminem Disses Nick Cannon ("Invitation" Response Parody) byBrentPella (Ft.Dido), Burninghand (Valourian Disstrack) byMiniMessi, This shit overhyped vro ngl (intro) byKaisson, Illmaculate vs Conceited byGrindTime Now (Ft.Conceited & Illmac). Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. But the second reason is even more frightening. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. Ask yourself if you . When 8 Mile hit theaters in the fall of 2002, it was a minor revelation. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. Strike: Paul wrote instructions for me to write my own rap. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. his real name is Jimmy Smith Jr., though we never . Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. (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 Idk he did decent and i think he won them but not by much, what ould have happened is the footage would have gone viral with some cringy title like "white guy embraces the negativity and captures the crowd (emotional". But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. 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. Anthony Mackie, I just thought he was kind of flat. Dye tryin'. In true Marshall Mathers fashion, he decided to stay home with his daughter instead. The creativity in the hit song sums up the struggles that Eminems character is dealing with and how they relate to Eminems real life. you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. Now, thats a behind-the-scenes fact that is terrifying for two reasons. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. Rappers today dont even really battle. But he didnt spend too much time in trailers like his character did in 8 Mile. Having fun. Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? 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". Detroit. How are you gonna win? [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. One day somebody gave me Ambien, and it knocked me the f*ck out. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. First World Lottos Review Lotto operators will more or less follow the same principle when making an offering to clients. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. The role was won by Michael Shannon. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. It was like Rocky or something. But he cut it back on. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. In hindsight it makes sense, but back then we were bummed. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. Marshall was using it as a weapon. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. He killed Lotto. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. Grrrrrrrrr!3. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. Fenelon: It was all about the power of the word for Curtis. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. He portrays the rapper who battles Rabbit at the food truck. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. One of his latest roles was an 8-episode stint as Markus Knox on Truth Be Told (2019). Marvin MarvWon ONeal (local MC;8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto), is an American rapper and singer. Silver: Obviously, there was no way that I was gonna be able to write rap lyrics for anybody, let alone for Em. They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. He didnt want anyone to know what he was gonna say. After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. For example, Marshall met Kim back when he was 15, and the two were in a long-term (slightly toxic) relationship while Em was struggling to make it in the hip hop scene. [Pauses.] Great movies you can stream on Amazon Prime Video now. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. You must be 18 or older to order a lottery ticket. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. Fenelon: We rehearsed. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Music videos for the third and fourth singles from Queen of da Souf, "On God" and "In n Out" featuring City Girls, were released in September and October 2020, respectively. She attended Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, Georgia. In 1995 (the year the movie takes place), the couple had a daughter together. You not on his level. Isn't that Eminem rapping? These kids were in there for two weeks! 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. I wanted it to be about a guy not trying to make it, but just trying to figure it out. Craig G: They had them come meet me at the hotel, they showed me their rhymes that they changed or whatever. Quality-wise, I think this battle is comparable to the ones in 8 Mile (to be fair, if you can't write as well as someone else can freestyle, you're a really lousy writer.). You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. Another distinguishable difference is Eminems tattoos; he covered them all up for the movie. I made it through. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Everyone was under the weather. Maybe he wouldnt have made it in Hollywood without his 8 Mile performance. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. People was actually scared. When the piece of paper on which Eminem wrote the lyrics to Lose Yourself was put up for auction it made over $10,000. And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. Another significant difference between B-Rabbit and Eminem lies in their physical traits. Latto then revealed the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane, which was released on July 30. [Laughing.] His own mother was the first to call him Bunny Rabbit, and since he had buck teeth and big ears, the name kind of just stuck. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Eminem lost 24lb for the role. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! The film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. Theyd build Monday through Friday, and wed come in on Saturday or Sunday. Although he did live in trailers on a few occasions, he grew up in a small house most of the time, which is pictured on the Marshall Mathers LP. In 8 Mile, Rabbit works at an automotive factory, which makes complete sense. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. It wasnt some fresh little setup. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. The film was a big hit as well. [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. It was cold outside in Detroit. Here are 15 things to know about 8 Mile Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". It wasnt in the cards. Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. I guess that instinct never goes away. She first appeared on American rapper Jermaine Dupri 's reality television series The Rap Game in 2016, where she was known as Miss Mulatto and won the show's first season, but she . Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. 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. But as he was listening to other people spitting out lyrics, Slim Shady stepped in to do what he does best. We had all been in the scene for a moment. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". [9] In June 2019, she released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by "Bitch from da Souf". Although he looked just like the Eminem we all know and love, he went through an extreme transformation for the movie. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. It didnt feel actor-y. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. It caught me all by surprise. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. 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. . It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. It's rare for such a platform to offer something . Its all a cappella. Strike: Everybody there in the crowd was a performer, a rapper, a ex-rapper, a never-could-really-rap-for-real real rapper. Malone: It was realistic other than the fact that the battles werent really at the Shelter. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. Quentin Tarantino wasnt as close as Boyle, but rumor has it that Tarantino was extremely interested in working on the film. At the end of the day, we shot them many times. They are the supporting antagonists of the movie, and they haze B-Rabbit's Crew (The 313) in the movie often, both by battle rapping and physical violence. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". The film made a massive $51 million on its opening weekend. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking?