The title was only decided on at the end of filming. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. The Story Behind Eminem's '8 Mile' Battle That You Probably - MTV He ended up just getting booed off the stage. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. 8 Mile: Eminem's Real Life vs. the Movie - Backstage Stories Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. 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, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. Eminem makes it look super easy in real life. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). For some reason, some of the others mics were on and they started going at me in front of the crowd. It wasnt in the cards. Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Grrrrrrrrr!3. Every 10 minutes someone was trying to slide us a demo to slide to Em. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Click here to watch Jalen & Jacoby, Grantland Features, and video podcasts. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. He didnt know what hed be wearing. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. 1:00 PM. Recently (in October 2020), Melki said he would love to work with Eminem again. She was named MTV Global's Push Artist of the Month in February 2021, and won the BET Award for Best New Artist in 2022. Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. 8 Mile: Every Freestyle Rap In The Movie, Ranked - ScreenRant Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. Eminem vs lotto - Sub Indo [HD] Rap Battle 8 mile - Part 2 ", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 14:08. 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. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. He is best known for when he shoots himself in the leg in the movie. Byrd: Em was sick. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. 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. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. The movie is a fantastic look at hip-hop and its culture, showcasing how talent can rise from the myriad rap battles that take place in the US. We were freezing our balls off and having so much fun. . The creativity in the hit song sums up the struggles that Eminems character is dealing with and how they relate to Eminems real life. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. I pulled him to the side and I told him he sucked. Visit Tunefind to listen to all the songs used on the show. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. I was fucking terrified: I mean, who the fuck am I to pitch a hip-hop movie to Dr. Dre? Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. Ask yourself if you . I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. Hollywood Gossip alluded to the fact that the costars had a more than a professional relationship during production, but the rapper shot down these allegations saying, [That] was completely untrue, emphasizing that I would not tell a lie. I believe him. Miller: Some of those reactions were from the first take because thats the first time everybody in the building heard it. He completely overworked himself and admitted to working 16 hours a day because of how hectic of a year it was for the rapper. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. Eminem didnt exactly have an ideal childhood. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. Byrd: God, it was hot. But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. I was like, Dont worry about money. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. As it turned out, its an exotic-themed nightclub in Motor City in real life, owned by Marvin Chin. Another distinguishable difference is Eminems tattoos; he covered them all up for the movie. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. The only problem was that taking on the film would mean that Tarantino would have had to back out of making Kill Bill, which wasnt really an option. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. It caught me all by surprise. 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. 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. Hes acting for the first time, hes basically in every single scene, he was raising his daughter, he had relatives in town, he had to do the soundtrack album, he had to constantly come up with lyrics. People were so excited. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. Ohhhh! Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . [9] In June 2019, she released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by "Bitch from da Souf". Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. TIX ON SALE FRIDAY t.co/SPJv0LcGLz t.co/1RcKvvsSvN", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Latto&oldid=1142459249, Episode: "Take It to the House"; credited as "Miss Mulatto", Episode: "Can Tokyo Save The Day With This Look? Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. 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 rejected the record deal offered as a result of winning the show. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. Rosenberg: Theres a little scene where Marshalls about to go in his last round and we see Brittany Murphy in the crowd, in this red dress like shes going to the prom. Just like Marshall Mathers, B-Rabbit worked odd jobs in order to pay the bills while he was pursuing his music-making dreams to become a rapper. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . 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. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. [17][18] On December 11, Mulatto released the extended version of Queen of da Souf, which included five new songs and spawned the single "Sex Lies", featuring American rapper Lil Baby. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". Some unlikely facts about the 2002 Eminem film. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. He didn't know what he'd be wearing. [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. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. But the second reason is even more frightening. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. You must be 18 or older to order a lottery ticket. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. Proof went to him to get the money for that. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. 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. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. Craig G (rapper, consultant): The feel of that movie was so authentic. 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. And they had to get excited every time. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. On September 29, it was announced that she had been nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, where she was also a performer. And you got people saying, Why yall n-s around the white rapper? I got the mark of stitches on my hand to this day that I had from slapping some dude in the face that said, Fuck the white boy. Proof hit him, and he swung, and then I hit him! We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. I guess that instinct never goes away. She attended Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, Georgia. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. We were doing 16 hours on the set, and you had a certain window where you had to sleep. He is a staff writer for Grantland. Split lickety that shit was so weak to me. The song later received a remix, featuring rappers Saweetie and Trina, which was later included on Mulatto's third EP, Hit the Latto, which was released on December 12. Miz Korona (local MC; Vanessa in the lunch truck scene): A lot of the actors were active on the scene. 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? Lottery payouts - Wikipedia You not supposed to talk! This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. Papa Doc | Villains Wiki | Fandom You not on his level.. The film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. I wanted it to be about a guy not trying to make it, but just trying to figure it out. The film "8 Mile" depicts one of the most successful caucasian hip-hop artists to ever live battling the scrutiny of trying to make it in a culture and area where he was not always accepted. Gerald L. Strike Sanders (Lyckety-Splyt): Half of Detroit hip-hop was in line for that role. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). When Em battled, Proof wouldnt, and vice versa: They never went at each other. I still have those. He ended up conquering his fear, and viewers everywhere are happy that he did. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. 8 Mile was actually DeAngelos feature film debut. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. 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. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. 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. It wasnt some fresh little setup. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. He lost to Lotto clear. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. [26] On March 9, 2022, Latto announced that the song "Wheelie" would be released on March 11, and confirmed it would feature fellow Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. Eminem - 8 Mile: Lyckety-Splyt vs B-Rabbit Lyrics - Genius He shared details of his life through his lyrics, but fans were excited to see it on screen. Talk about a rags to riches story! 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? That shit you spit was written.. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. 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 Differing directors. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. So busy was he during the time of production, the only time that Eminem could write the songs for the film was during breaks between scenes. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. These are the best war movies of all time, The 13 best horror movies on Netflix - scary Netflix films, The 50 best movies on Netflix: this is what to watch, Best Star Wars characters, ranked: 27 to choose from, The 35 best '80s movies: the greatest films of the 1980s, The best 90s movies: fantastic films of the 1990s, ranked. Its like a musical. As we mentioned, Mackie went on to have an impressive acting career in Hollywood, and it all started with Slim Shady. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. He was such a professional. The film's protagonist is known by many. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. But are you surprised? There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. Rosenberg: We brought in Craig G to help coach the other battlers and to help them refine and edit their raps to get the right attack, the right potency, as well as to be concise enough. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 8 Questions About '8 Mile' - Medium They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. Theyd build Monday through Friday, and wed come in on Saturday or Sunday. Craig G: There was some restlessness going on. that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Plus, Claus doesnt seem nearly as endearing as Cheddar Bob. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. [Laughing.] How are you gonna win? Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. I dont know about todays battles, but usually its not a very female-oriented genre. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? She was offered a recording contract from Dupri with So So Def Records but ultimately turned down the deal claiming it was not enough money, opting to be an independent artist. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. This is the most closely contested battle in the movie, but nonetheless B-Rabbit moved on. [3] At the age of ten, Stephens decided to become a rapper and began writing her own rap songs. It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
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