Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. You not on his level.. 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. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. Rappers today dont even really battle. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. I guess that instinct never goes away. "Yeah! It's rare for such a platform to offer something . During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. It would make the rounds fit together better. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. [14] On the same day, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say", taken from his debut studio album, Top Shotta. The film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. And Dre said to me, What a movie about Eminem needs is six fucked-up scenes. I was like, What? Hes like, Six fucked-up scenes. Im not sure there were enough fucked-up scenes in the movie for Dr. Dre. 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. I say, hes a workaholic. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". Make everybody laugh at the other guy. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. People who had a certain street credibility and talent. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. In real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. It didnt feel actor-y. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. So helpful throughout the process. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. 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.). I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. He killed Lotto. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. Mekhi had his dreads on I know them things was itching. You not supposed to talk! Who is B-Rabbit? Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Hed done Amores Perros, and thats the kind of kinetic energy and naturalism and realism that Curtis wanted to have in the movie. He actually started working on a second 8 Mile where a boxer loses custody of his daughter and tries to get her back. Honky, sue me. 2. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. Or some real shit, though . [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. [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. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. Rosenberg: [Hanson] wanted someone that had a lot more experience, especially because he had to balance off of Marshall, who had no experience. And if they did, they didnt get caught. And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. Interest-Based Ads. 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. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. A sample page from Scott Silvers script for 8 Mile. Craig G (rapper, consultant): The feel of that movie was so authentic. One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. You must be 18 or older to order a lottery ticket. 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. However, trailers werent such a big part of Eminems real life. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? He had laryngitis or some shit. That movie changed my life. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. [25] The song became Latto's highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, so far peaking at number three. The Oscars are coming: this is who is in the running, all you have to do is vote A new millennium meant new classic films with these best movies from the 2000s. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. Leave him the fuck alone. In true Marshall Mathers fashion, he decided to stay home with his daughter instead. Mekhi Phifer: A lot of that stuff was off-the-cuff improv. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. 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. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. 1:00 PM. Director Curtis Anderson and Eminem agreed that it would add a unique authenticity to the movie if they would shoot the final rap battles at The Shelter, the club where Eminem got his start. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. 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? So far, this is pretty close to Eminems real life. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. It was a lot of Mecca, Carhartt, Triple Five Soul, Champion, that type of stuff. Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Those startling battle rap scenes were faithful re-creations of the actual battles Em came through on his way to the top. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. At one point during filming, a series of scenes for a planned montage of local rappers competing against Eminem were shot. 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 . He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. And they had to get excited every time. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. Ohhhh! He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. 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. 8 Mile is a 2002 semi-biographical hip-hop drama film starring Eminem. [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. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. Eminem was clearly a draw in 2002. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. 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. Tough. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. 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. The movie culminates in a virtuosic sequence: Scarred, reeling, and increasingly inclined to give no fucks, B-Rabbit wades into the grimy dungeon of the Shelter to do battle with his demons and the Leaders of the Free World. Everybody knew each other. 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. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. Universal. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. 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. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. I just told him he sucked. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. Its all a cappella. I didnt know he was gonna do that, and thats why thats the expression on my face in the movie. In 8 Mile, Rabbit works at an automotive factory, which makes complete sense. I feel like I could get Alzheimers and still remember this experience. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . Rosenberg: He, uh, he was quickly hushed. 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). All rights reserved. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. At the end of the day, we shot them many times. He pulled a Daylyt move and got cheered at the end of his round. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. 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. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. 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. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. 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. I gave him the look like, You asshole!. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. 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 Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. 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. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. Malone: The style that Eminem had, it was kind of born from that battle-rapping experience in Detroit. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. Marvin MarvWon ONeal (local MC;8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club). 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. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. Not literally in story, but a good fit for him, Peter exclaimed. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. I was scared shitless. It just felt like we were being.5. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. Its production budget was $41 million. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. 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 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Strike: That was it. 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. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. 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. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. We were freezing our balls off and having so much fun. 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. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. But he cut it back on. For some reason, some of the others mics were on and they started going at me in front of the crowd. He was just 28 years old at the time, making him the second actor from 8 Mile to lose their life far too soon. Responsible Gambling. 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. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. The whole crowd was going, Ohhh! You not on his level. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. Fenelon: The emotion of the room was extraordinary. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. We had all been in the scene for a moment. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. Cookie Policy. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. That shit you spit was written.. . On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. Love the music on 8 Mile? Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. But as he was listening to other people spitting out lyrics, Slim Shady stepped in to do what he does best. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. The same week the rapper dropped the Marshall Mathers LP (featuring a photo of Marshalls now-abandoned childhood home), that same house in Detroit caught on fire and caused major damage. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. He didnt know what hed be wearing. Somehow, Eminem indirectly, and perhaps accidentally, squashed the feud between the two rap legends, as they combined forces on the album. Eminem lost 24lb for the role. He was modestly successful too. 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. Everyone was under the weather. His collaborator and friend widely known as one of D12's members, Proof, was an .