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. A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. 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. And if they did, they didn't get caught. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. Including us. 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.) But as he was listening to other people spitting out lyrics, Slim Shady stepped in to do what he does best. In the final scene of 8 Mile, B-Rabbit (Eminem) has to battle rap three members of the Leaders of the Free World, back to back. You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? 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. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. 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. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. [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. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". 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. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. Detroit really showed up for that. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Jones: I think Em kind of came up with a lot of his stuff last-second. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Miller: Some of those reactions were from the first take because thats the first time everybody in the building heard it. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. In hindsight it makes sense, but back then we were bummed. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. It didnt feel actor-y. 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. It doesnt exist. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. ", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 14:08. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. But unless youre a Detroit native, this little detail probably flew over your head. MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. It was like Rocky or something. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. 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. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. 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. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. 2. He completely overworked himself and admitted to working 16 hours a day because of how hectic of a year it was for the rapper. 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. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. 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? Eminem makes it look super easy in real life. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. I dont know about todays battles, but usually its not a very female-oriented genre. For me, getting to see Eminem the battle rapper who Id always heard about but I never got to watch that was electric. Fenelon: We rehearsed. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. [9] In June 2019, she released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by "Bitch from da Souf". I guess that instinct never goes away. The title was only decided on at the end of filming. Marshall Mathers got his rap moniker in a pretty simple way, from his initials, M.M., or more famously, Eminem. He then overdosed later in that period. Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. 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. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. Byrd: Em was complying for the most part. The reason Phifer almost passed up the role was that he was required to travel to Detroit for the audition two days after the 9/11 attack, and Phifer was residing in New York City. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. Can you say intimidating? But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. One of his latest roles was an 8-episode stint as Markus Knox on Truth Be Told (2019). I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in 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. Its like a musical. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". Latto's mainstream breakthrough came with the release of "Big Energy", the lead single from her second studio album 777 (2022). 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Holton was first known as . My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. The idea was ultimately dropped. I still have those. Differing directors. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. The whole crowd was going, Ohhh! Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. Great movies you can stream on Amazon Prime Video now. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis . Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. 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? {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. The 8 Mile version of events is much more exciting. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. 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. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. The boot camp-style series followed young aspiring rappers in a competition against one another over a span of eight weeks. One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. this shit is a Horror flick but a black guy doesn't die in this movie. This works better than anything I could have dreamed of. That rap was so much better than anything that I wrote. Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. People who had a certain street credibility and talent. And they had to get excited every time. He is best known for when he shoots himself in the leg in the movie. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? 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. /. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. Jones: It was tough Detroit. B-Rabbits freestyle battle against Lotto. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. One of the most noticeable differences is that in 8 Mile, Rabbit has a little sister named Lily. Now, Eminem did, in fact, start off doing rap battles, some held at The Shelter (a real venue in Detroit). 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. One of her most notable roles was on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she played Pennsatucky from 2013-2019. 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 director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. He actually started working on a second 8 Mile where a boxer loses custody of his daughter and tries to get her back. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? The song made history, and although it was the only rap song to ever win an Oscar, Eminem didnt even bother showing up to the ceremony. It wasnt some fresh little setup. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. Of course, the star of 8 Mile is Eminem and the most recognizable face in the movie. . Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. Packed full of people, smoke machine rolling. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. Although 8 Mile definitely put her on the map, the actress got her breakout role a few years later in Hustle and Flow (2005). 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. You not supposed to talk! But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. Malone: The tongue-twister style was popular when [Eminem] was first rapping. I think not. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. Or, I should say was.. At one point during filming, a series of scenes for a planned montage of local rappers competing against Eminem were shot. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. He shared details of his life through his lyrics, but fans were excited to see it on screen. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . Rappers today dont even really battle. 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 lineage of Detroit battle rap goes, first, through the Rhythm Kitchen, a weekly party hosted by party promoter and clothing designer Maurice Malone at a Chinese restaurant called Stanleys Mania Cafe. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. Miller: We shot that right after New Years. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". People drive around Detroit looking for that building. 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. 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. 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. On September 4, Latto was featured on the remix of the Chloe x Halle song "Do It", alongside Doja Cat and City Girls. He was a natural on screen and didnt go unnoticed. I made it through. Theyd line up 20 extras and say, OK, do these people look right? For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. You know? The role eventually went to Evan Jones who nailed the part. They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. Being up there hosting and feeling that energy, it just felt special. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. His collaborator and friend widely known as one of D12's members, Proof, was an . I say, hes a workaholic. Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. From 8 Mile movie. People ask me what its like to work with him. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. Rosenberg: He, uh, he was quickly hushed. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . Universal. Another significant difference between B-Rabbit and Eminem lies in their physical traits. 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. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. And he nailed it. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. 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. 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. We had all been in the scene for a moment. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. He needed a movie makeover that required physical changes in order to play the down-and-out Detroit native living in a trailer park. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. You not on his level. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, peaking at number 95. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. The DJ was crazy. 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'. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. 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 "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. 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. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. 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. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. In gambling terminology lottery payouts are the equivalent of RTP (Returns To Players). Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. [Pauses.] 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? The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. 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. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. 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. And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. He is arguably one of the best rappers/freestylers in history and proved to be more than a white rapper using shock value to earn success with The Eminem Show. Marshall was using it as a weapon. In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. Hager-Leonard: The 1980 Middleweight Championship Fight, Showbiz & AGs Next Level (Nyte Time Mix),, We Went There: Blur Finally Plays Madison Square Garden, Jay Z and Tidal Bring Beyonc and Friends to Barclays Center, Trump, Miley, and Hillary Two-Times: The SNL Premiere, Bullock and Thornton Cant Save Our Brand Is Crisis, An Obsessive Ridiculous 6 Trailer Deconstruction, Box Office Winners & Losers: Everything Bombs, Russell, the Creator: Westbrooks Underrated Playmaking, The Laughs, Pathos, and Overwhelming Talent of Jan Hooks, World Series Preview: Five Questions for Games Three and Four, 50 Scenes That Do Not Appear in the X-Files Revival. 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