Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. The boot camp-style series followed young aspiring rappers in a competition against one another over a span of eight weeks. The film was a big hit as well. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. It was like Rocky or something. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. We got together over the weekends before we actually started shooting the scenes, to fine-tune it. These kids were in there for two weeks! Yo, it's time to get rid of this coward right here once and for all, Yo, I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me, The shit is a horror flick, but the black guy doesn't die in this movie, That makes me believe you really don't have an interest in livin'. Packed full of people, smoke machine rolling. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. Every scene in the movie, everywhere [Rabbit] goes, someone reminds him of that failure when he chokes at the beginning. [10] The single became her breakout hit, peaking at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. He lost to Lotto clear. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. Its usually considered a good thing when an old, dingy, run-down place is able to turn itself around and become a respectable place of business. His voice was getting raw. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. Yep, Papa Doc, the guy who was supposed to be the top-dog of Free World and dethrone Eminem as the ultimate freestyle rapper, was Anthony Mackies first acting role. 10 Lesser-Known Facts About Eminem's '8 Mile' - TheThings MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. One of the most noticeable differences is that in 8 Mile, Rabbit has a little sister named Lily. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. 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? Mekhi Phifer played Jimmys best friend Future in 8 Mile. 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. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. Every Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. we would move all the clothes out and open up the floor and let guys battle, Malone says. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. The film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. 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! He ended up conquering his fear, and viewers everywhere are happy that he did. Rosenberg: Marshall spent a lot of time educating Curtis about what goes on in battles and what kind of things people use to take down their opponents. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. And then when he got mad, he knocked it out. The alleged victim didnt show up to court, so nothing came of his arrest. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures Those startling battle rap scenes were faithful re-creations of the actual battles Em came through on his way to the top. But that doesnt mean he was the only rapper to appear in the film. At some point, they must have discussed the idea of what about, instead of just firing shots across the bow of the other person, you fire shots at yourself and you take away all of the weapons that somebody might have. Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. It was animosity in the air a little bit. Eminem - 8 Mile Freestyle Pt.Ii Vs "lotto" lyrics | LyricsFreak 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. Dye tryin'. This shit is a horror flick, But the black guy doesn't die in this movie! 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. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. [Laughing.] And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. Everybody knew each other. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. . That was kind of like, Wait a minute this is a movie moment. On September 4, Latto was featured on the remix of the Chloe x Halle song "Do It", alongside Doja Cat and City Girls. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! I got a betta chance joining the kkk. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. The Story Behind Eminem's '8 Mile' Battle That You Probably - MTV You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? 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? Rosenberg: The character Future is based on Proof, and initially we had hopes that Proof would kill the audition and he would come in and play the part. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. 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. Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. The montage was never used. The film's protagonist is known by many. He was really wracking the brain. Lotto is seen next to Papa Doc and Papa Doc's girl. In real life, baby Marshall also had big ears, but his family referred to him as Mickey (like the mouse) as opposed to calling him Rabbit. You know? Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. Eminem lost 24lb for the role. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. Jones: It was tough Detroit. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. Eminem makes it look super easy in real life. Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. The film made a massive $51 million on its opening weekend. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. It wasnt in the cards. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. The film's protagonist is known by many. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. It caught me all by surprise. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. 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. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. You not on his level. 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.). Latto's highest-charting single to date, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. MarvWon: The competitor that he is, you know, he came back at me. The place to battle was really the Hip Hop Shop. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. 8 Mile (2002) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb I was like, Dont worry about money. Eminem didnt exactly have an ideal childhood. But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. 8 Mile | Eminem's Final Rap Battles - YouTube Miller: It was a trip. Eminem was supposed to play the role of the boxer. Although he was focused on his music career, Eminem was really close to signing on for the lead role in Southpaw back in 2009, but it ended up in Jake Gyllenhaals lap. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Cheddar Bob | 8 Mile Wiki | Fandom At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto), is an American rapper and singer. 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. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. 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). Leave him the fuck alone. 8 Questions About '8 Mile' - Medium In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. Its like a musical. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. 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. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. Craig G: There was some restlessness going on. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. Recently (in October 2020), Melki said he would love to work with Eminem again. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". This works better than anything I could have dreamed of. That rap was so much better than anything that I wrote. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SApMrvgGd2M. [22][23], In May 2021, she confirmed in various interviews that she had officially settled on a new stage name, following scrutiny for the racially charged nature of her name. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. Byrd: Em was sick. His father was an English teacher, he was raised around poetry. He then overdosed later in that period. Of course, the star of 8 Mile is Eminem and the most recognizable face in the movie. [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. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. 8 Mile Soundtrack Music - Complete Song List | Tunefind Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. Miller: It might as well be real because it was nothing but young, hungry dudes there. You had to battle people for the montage. [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). Eminem - 8 Mile: Lotto vs B-Rabbit Lyrics | Genius Lyrics He killed Lotto. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. Every '8 Mile' Freestyle, Ranked | News | MTV Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. They didnt just pluck people from Hollywood and just leave it with that. It was accompanied by a remix with rappers Saweetie and Trina. However, some of the details are a little iffy.
