But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". The creativity in the hit song sums up the struggles that Eminems character is dealing with and how they relate to Eminems real life. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. The film's protagonist is known by many. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. Eminem was supposed to play the role of the boxer. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. 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. It doesnt exist.
8 Mile: Eminem's Real Life vs. the Movie - Backstage Stories He changed his style later. And I remember the first time I heard him battle, I couldnt even barely hear what he was saying.
8 Mile (2002) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb The coveted white rapper has been a recognizable face since he first stepped on the music scene, but when 8 Mile came out, fans got to see him on the big screen for the very first time. Packed full of people, smoke machine rolling. When the piece of paper on which Eminem wrote the lyrics to Lose Yourself was put up for auction it made over $10,000. Boyle even met with Eminem and producers but came to the conclusion that Boyle wouldnt be able to direct the movie the way he wanted due to creative differences. November 8, 2014. 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. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". By today's standard of writtens, no they weren't very good (well, maybe the Papa Doc round where he disarmed him would've been fire if it were actually relevant in use). Its production budget was $41 million. It wasnt in the cards. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. 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 . Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? She went on to star in hit films like Just Married, Uptown Girls, Sin City, and more. The greatest stories of war ever told on film. American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix, which was released in March 2022. Typically, lotteries pay out around 50-70% of stakes (turnover) back to players. [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club).
Eminem - 8 Mile: Lotto vs B-Rabbit Lyrics | Genius Lyrics The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears.
Race and Representation of Eminem in "8 Mile" Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. Which is sort of how I felt. He was also collaborating with various artists for the 8 Mile accompanying soundtrack album and had to produce the debut album of his Detroit rat pack, Devils Night. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. His journey to fame was a little different than that of his 8 Mile counterpart, who was far from famous, in 1995. The montage was never used. Interest-Based Ads. That movie changed my life. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds.
Proof | 8 Mile Wiki | Fandom But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. this shit is a Horror flick but a black guy doesn't die in this movie. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. 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.
Eminem - B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile Lyrics We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. It was like Rocky or something. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. And although re-created on a soundstage in a warehouse for the movie, the Shelter was and still is a real place, where real, sweaty battles takeplace. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. 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. 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. 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. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures Being up there hosting and feeling that energy, it just felt special. Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. No way. He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. MarvWon: Everybody saw it as their time to shine. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. 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. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. 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. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. 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. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. He didnt mince words. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. The Man, the Legend, the Ladies Man: Gene Simmons Got Around, How Every Picture Tells a Story Launched Rod Stewart Into Superstardom, Backstreets Back Alright: The Truth About the Iconic 90s Boy Band, Some of the Most Popular Songs Ever Made Were Written About the Same Woman. How are you gonna win? My manager was like, If they try to arrest you, Ill shoot in the air, you run! [Later,] Em done bailed me out on my attempted murder case. Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. 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. 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. On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. 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. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. Differing directors. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. The "seven digits" line was given after the host called time, but again most judges in this era would count an extra line if if someone squeezed it in. [14] On the same day, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say", taken from his debut studio album, Top Shotta. Byrd: Em was complying for the most part. And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. Eminem makes it look super easy in real life.
He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. 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. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. 8 Mile is a 2002 semi-biographical hip-hop drama film starring Eminem. I think not. It was animosity in the air a little bit. But he didnt spend too much time in trailers like his character did in 8 Mile. 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. And if they did, they didn't get caught. Based on his lyrics, interviews, and a movie loosely based on his life, you dont have to be an Eminem superfan to know that he didnt have an ideal childhood. He also has absolutely no problem calling himself out, which is evident in 8 Mile. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. 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. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. 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. He actually started working on a second 8 Mile where a boxer loses custody of his daughter and tries to get her back. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. That was kind of like, Wait a minute this is a movie moment. During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. Theyd line up 20 extras and say, OK, do these people look right? Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. 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. Marshall was using it as a weapon. He lost to Lotto clear. Latto received nominations for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards and Top Rap Female Artist at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. 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. Thats what the whole movie was building toward. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. I made it through. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 8 Mile. Detroit really showed up for that.
Onyx Rapper Fredro Starr Crashed Eminem '8 Mile' Premiere Through Dr Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. B-Rabbits freestyle battle against Lotto. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. Tough. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec.
12 Behind The Scenes Details You Didn't Know About 8 Mile - ScreenRant Latto then revealed the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane, which was released on July 30. Lose Yourself was the first rap song to ever win an Academy Award. One of the most noticeable differences is that in 8 Mile, Rabbit has a little sister named Lily. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. [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. But I knew what Marshalls favorite battle rap beats were. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. 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. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". 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'. However, some of the details are a little iffy. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. I sent him a bunch of clothes, a bunch of footage of the parties. The fire was started by unknown causes. Coincidence? It wasnt some fresh little setup. Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. And if they were over-rehearsed, or if people knew too much about what the other person was gonna say, it would affect the immediacy of the reactions. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". Somehow, Eminem indirectly, and perhaps accidentally, squashed the feud between the two rap legends, as they combined forces on the album. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent.
8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. He is a staff writer for Grantland. I was like, Dont worry about money. [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. Lotto won so clear it was actually weird they didn't just make his rounds worse, Id love to see someone like Hollow get to rap after Eminems round of dissing himself. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. But he cut it back on. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. 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? First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking? B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. Ohhhh! Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. He is best known for when he shoots himself in the leg in the movie. He would come over, and get this look in his face, and he would stare at you for a minute when we would get it wrong, we definitely knew. Who is B-Rabbit? Fenelon: Everyone was encouraged to write their own words a little bit. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. Maybe he wouldnt have made it in Hollywood without his 8 Mile performance. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. [Laughing.] The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. 8. Rosenberg: He, uh, he was quickly hushed. 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. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? Its like a musical. Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. [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. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. This shit is a horror flick, But the black guy doesn't die in this movie! He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. When 8 Mile hit theaters in the fall of 2002, it was a minor revelation. Although his career gained him respect, recognition, fame, and wealth, things werent always easy for the aspiring rapper. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. The boot camp-style series followed young aspiring rappers in a competition against one another over a span of eight weeks. He killed Lotto. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. 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 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. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. Everybody knew each other. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Jones: Malik [Barnhardt, who played Free World member Moochie] hated what I was wearing. And I had a verse that wasnt specifically for him, but, you know what Im saying, it fit. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. 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. 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. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen.