Jones: Mekhi was hilarious as the MC. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. 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! And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. From 8 Mile movie. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. Answer (1 of 31): Yes, it's a scam. Fenelon: It was all about the power of the word for Curtis. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. Who is B-Rabbit? 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". As it turned out, this eerie rumor was just that, a rumor. 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. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. Race and Representation of Eminem in "8 Mile" Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. Malone inspired by the hip-hop parties he gleefully took in during a brief stint living in New York then opened the Hip Hop Shop, which became the epicenter of Detroit rap. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. Latto then revealed the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane, which was released on July 30. He was just 28 years old at the time, making him the second actor from 8 Mile to lose their life far too soon. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. Scott Silver (screenwriter): Proof was amazing. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. And I remember the first time I heard him battle, I couldnt even barely hear what he was saying. 8 Mile (2002) was originally considered to have an unofficial follow-up movie, titled Southpaw (2015) with Eminem reprising his role, now as a down-on-his-luck lightweight left-handed boxer trying to regain custody of his daughter. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Latto's highest-charting single to date, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. 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[19], In January 2021, it was announced that Latto would be changing her stage name from "Mulatto" following the controversy of the term being deemed as colorist. 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. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Detroit Vs. Everybody. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. But its an artful weapon. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. It was accompanied by a remix with rappers Saweetie and Trina. But according to police reports, the paintball didnt even break anything, and Eminem didnt even shoot it; his friend did. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. But he didnt show up for the audition. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. Marshall Mathers got his rap moniker in a pretty simple way, from his initials, M.M., or more famously, Eminem. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking? Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! (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 It was crazy insane. 2 notebook? Everybody after that was just like, Whyd you get up here and do this?. Strike: I was punch-lining, punch-lining, punch-lining him to death Elvis will start turning in his grave?! Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. /. Having fun. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. The film was a financial success, was well received critically, and won an Academy Award for the Best Original Song for Eminem's "Lose Yourself", becoming the first rap song in a movie to win an Academy Award. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. Silver: I can remember sitting there and watching that last scene like, Oh, this is unbelievable. Grrrrrrrrr!3. The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. Confidential. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. The creativity in the hit song sums up the struggles that Eminems character is dealing with and how they relate to Eminems real life. Onyx Rapper Fredro Starr Crashed Eminem '8 Mile' Premiere Through Dr 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. Although 8 Mile definitely put her on the map, the actress got her breakout role a few years later in Hustle and Flow (2005). He ended up just getting booed off the stage. I was fucking terrified: I mean, who the fuck am I to pitch a hip-hop movie to Dr. Dre? Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Jay-Z partnered up with State Property frontman Freeway for 8 Mile and Runnin, and Nass track was U Wanna Be Me, number 10 on the album. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. One day somebody gave me Ambien, and it knocked me the f*ck out. I remember smoking cigs with Mekhi [Phifer], and were freezing but we gotta be there to listen. Responsible Gambling. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! Strike: That was it. Proof went to him to get the money for that. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. By the time Eminem (AKA Marshall Bruce Mathers III) came around to creating his feature film, 8 Mile, he had already propelled himself towards stardom as one of the biggest recording artists in history. Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. 2. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. 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. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. 8 Mile: Every Freestyle Rap In The Movie, Ranked - ScreenRant 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. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. And it always bothered me. As it turned out, its an exotic-themed nightclub in Motor City in real life, owned by Marvin Chin. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto), is an American rapper and singer. He was really wracking the brain. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. Somehow, Eminem indirectly, and perhaps accidentally, squashed the feud between the two rap legends, as they combined forces on the album. On May 18, it was reported that on streaming platforms, Mulatto's name had been changed to simply Latto, a change first reflected on her guest appearance on Toosii's album Thank You for Believing, where she was credited as Latto. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Lotto is also there to beat up B-Rabbit with his crew because Jimmy has beaten up Wink for having sex with his girl Alex Laterno. HIPPITY HOOPLA" is just bad lol. It was like Rocky or something. Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. [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. Latto's mainstream breakthrough came with the release of "Big Energy", the lead single from her second studio album 777 (2022). 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. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. And he turned on his microphone and killed him! In 1995 (the year the movie takes place), the couple had a daughter together. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. 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. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. Interest-Based Ads. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. Its production budget was $41 million. November 8, 2014. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. 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. 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. He didnt know what hed be wearing. He actually started working on a second 8 Mile where a boxer loses custody of his daughter and tries to get her back. He ended up conquering his fear, and viewers everywhere are happy that he did. ", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 14:08. He was such a professional. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. Rosenberg: He, uh, he was quickly hushed. 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. Isn't that Eminem rapping? B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. That movie changed my life. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 8 Mile. Fenelon: We rehearsed. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. Lottery Results Online - Lotto.com And Paul Rosenberg was conducting [audition] battles out and about in the cold. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. It caught me all by surprise. Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. These kids were in there for two weeks! Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. He was a natural on screen and didnt go unnoticed. Quentin Tarantino wasnt as close as Boyle, but rumor has it that Tarantino was extremely interested in working on the film. But the second reason is even more frightening. He can make fun of anyone with his clever rhymes. 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! 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. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. He didnt mince words. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. 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. 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. Jones: I think Em kind of came up with a lot of his stuff last-second. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. Rumors swirled about the costars getting a little too cozy (despite playing mother and son). Malone: It was realistic other than the fact that the battles werent really at the Shelter. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. They occasionally let the jackpot get large to stimulate more interest. Talk about a rags to riches story! 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. She released a new single titled "The Biggest", to go with the announcement of her new name. 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. But it worked. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. Craig G: There was some restlessness going on. Byrd: God, it was hot. 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. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. Its all a cappella. 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. It was animosity in the air a little bit. Two of the most renowned filmmakers in Hollywood history wanted to direct Eminems motion picture Danny Boyle and Quentin Tarantino and both of them were incredibly close to getting the gig. 12 Behind The Scenes Details You Didn't Know About 8 Mile - ScreenRant In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. Including us. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. Love the music on 8 Mile? Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. 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. Mekhi Phifer nearly passed on the movie because he was asked to fly to Detroit two days after the 9/11 attacks in New York. 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. Strike: Everybody there in the crowd was a performer, a rapper, a ex-rapper, a never-could-really-rap-for-real real rapper. They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. Dye tryin'. She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. Not literally in story, but a good fit for him, Peter exclaimed. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. Cheddar Bob | 8 Mile Wiki | Fandom Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. 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). It just felt like we were being.5. 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. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. It would make the rounds fit together better. 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. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. 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? Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. You had to battle people for the montage. You know? Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. 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. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Honky, sue me. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. The film's protagonist is known by many. When the piece of paper on which Eminem wrote the lyrics to Lose Yourself was put up for auction it made over $10,000. Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. Ask yourself if you . Everybody knew each other. 8 Mile | Eminem's Final Rap Battles - YouTube 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.) At one point during filming, a series of scenes for a planned montage of local rappers competing against Eminem were shot. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. 8 Mile Drama 2002 1 hr 50 min English audio R CC Buy or rent Rap icon Eminem stars in this semi-autobiographical tale of a white kid struggling in the hip-hop scene of 1995 Detroit. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. Typically, lotteries pay out around 50-70% of stakes (turnover) back to players. He killed Lotto. It was not a movie about his life, but he felt connected to it. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. 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. The whole crowd was going, Ohhh! [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. 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. The film was a big hit as well. It's rare for such a platform to offer something . Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. "Yeah! 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 . But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. And then when he got mad, he knocked it out. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. Or, I should say was.. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. He then overdosed later in that period. Eminem vs lotto - Sub Indo [HD] Rap Battle 8 mile - Part 2 He didn't know what he'd be wearing. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. According to the script and director, Eminem was meant to write a freestyle, which would be dubbed over in the film as he just mimed some words to the camera. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. 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. 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. And if they did, they didnt get caught. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. 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.). 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?