And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. 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. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Rosenberg: We worked very hard [on] the authenticity. [14] On the same day, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say", taken from his debut studio album, Top Shotta. I feel like I could get Alzheimers and still remember this experience. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. 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. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. . Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. They occasionally let the jackpot get large to stimulate more interest. Gerald L. Strike Sanders (Lyckety-Splyt): Half of Detroit hip-hop was in line for that role. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. It was animosity in the air a little bit. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. Cookie Policy. Responsible Gambling. But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. Detroit Vs. Everybody. ", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 14:08. 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. November 8, 2014. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. 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. Can you say intimidating? The greatest stories of war ever told on film. And it always bothered me. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. 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. That shit you spit was written.. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. People was actually scared. 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. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. The alleged victim didnt show up to court, so nothing came of his arrest. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. I think he had this shit already wrote for me, honestly. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. This shit is a horror flick, But the black guy doesn't die in this movie! On September 29, it was announced that she had been nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, where she was also a performer. [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. Byrd: Em was sick. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. "Yeah! Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. The title was only decided on at the end of filming. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. 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 . 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 role was won by Michael Shannon. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. Latto's mainstream breakthrough came with the release of "Big Energy", the lead single from her second studio album 777 (2022). But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. 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). 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. 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. The man who recently took on the role of Captain America in one of the most historically successful cinematic film franchises faced his biggest enemy in 2002 in his first movie ever. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Love the music on 8 Mile? But the second reason is even more frightening. 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. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. 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. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. his real name is Jimmy Smith Jr., though we never . All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. 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. It wasnt some fresh little setup. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. 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. Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. 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. 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. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. Then I got a two-way from Paul, like, Come to Detroit, we need you to coach some of the actors. Im like, bet. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. Needless to say, there were other things going on, other than just filming the movie. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. The place to battle was really the Hip Hop Shop. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. However, trailers werent such a big part of Eminems real life. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. He can make fun of anyone with his clever rhymes. An acting career was too much, and he wanted to focus on what he does best, spitting out those brilliant rhymes. Jones: Mekhi was hilarious as the MC. And I remember the first time I heard him battle, I couldnt even barely hear what he was saying. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. It was like Rocky or something. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. Detroit really showed up for that. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. I wanted it to be about a guy not trying to make it, but just trying to figure it out. He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. Isn't that Eminem rapping? 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. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. 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. Tha Free World gang appears briefly for the first time at the beginning of the movie during the cypher at The Shelter when Future's boy . Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. The montage was never used. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. He shared details of his life through his lyrics, but fans were excited to see it on screen. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. I pulled him to the side and I told him he sucked. How are you gonna win? But he didnt spend too much time in trailers like his character did in 8 Mile. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SApMrvgGd2M. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. Ohhhh! In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. The atmosphere in the rap battles was so intense and went on for so long that several extras passed out or threw up during filming. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. In gambling terminology lottery payouts are the equivalent of RTP (Returns To Players). She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. 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. I thought this guy hadnt done a movie in a number of years; this might be interesting to him, and dare I say, a sequel to 8 Mile. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. In 8 Mile, Rabbit works at an automotive factory, which makes complete sense. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. Fenelon: We rehearsed. 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. Every Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. we would move all the clothes out and open up the floor and let guys battle, Malone says. Silver: At the time, my career was over. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. It doesnt exist. Honky, sue me. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. You not on his level.. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. His voice was getting raw. 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.) [Laughing.] Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. Confidential. B-Rabbits freestyle battle against Lotto. Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. 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. 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Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . 8 Mile was actually DeAngelos feature film debut. That was one of those rare moments of inspiration: How about Cheddar Bob, this really dumb character, tells him exactly what the guy is gonna say? After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . All that stuff is improv that he does. 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? Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. Its production budget was $41 million. 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. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. Hed done Amores Perros, and thats the kind of kinetic energy and naturalism and realism that Curtis wanted to have in the movie. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Which is sort of how I felt. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER . There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. This is fucking phenomenal. They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. 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. [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. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf.
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