The montage was never used. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. Tough. When he got Lotto Tank top screaming, Lotto, I dont fit you! Listen, man, at that point right there, I was like, Yo, dont nobody fuck with the white kid. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. Lose Yourself was the first rap song to ever win an Academy Award. 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. 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. There are nearly a dozen instances in 8 Mile, where Jimmy B-Rabbit Smith Jr. shows off his lyrical genius, but one scene, in particular, was never meant to come out as authentic as it did: the freestyle battle in the parking lot. 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. Rumors swirled about the costars getting a little too cozy (despite playing mother and son). He actually started working on a second 8 Mile where a boxer loses custody of his daughter and tries to get her back. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. Miller: We shot that right after New Years. Fenelon: Curtis assembled an amazing crew. In real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. 8 Mile was actually DeAngelos feature film debut. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. He portrays the rapper who battles Rabbit at the food truck. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Proof was really kind of the king of battle rapping back then. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Maurice Malone (proprietor, the Hip Hop Shop): I get a call from the director, Im thinking this a low-budget movie. Having fun. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. 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. People drive around Detroit looking for that building. And he nailed it. 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. Everybody knew each other. 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. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. When Em battled, Proof wouldnt, and vice versa: They never went at each other. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. His collaborator and friend widely known as one of D12's members, Proof, was an . Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Knowing how demanding and hectic life was for the rapper while filming the movie, Eminem decided to never take a starring role in a movie or show since 8 Mile. Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. Being up there hosting and feeling that energy, it just felt special. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. Miller: It was a trip. 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. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. You not supposed to talk! Scott Silver (screenwriter): Proof was amazing. It was a lot of Mecca, Carhartt, Triple Five Soul, Champion, that type of stuff. 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. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. 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. Can you say intimidating? That movie changed my life. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. [21] In March 2021, she became the first female rapper from Atlanta to have a solo record be certified gold and platinum with "Bitch from da Souf" (2019) and "Muwop" (2020). The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis . Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. The project was preceded by two singles, which were the remix to "Bitch from da Souf" and "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane; as well as the promotional singles "No Hook" and "He Say She Say". In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. 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. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. Eminem was supposed to play the role of the boxer. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER . 1:00 PM. Instead of giving himself a break, overworking himself only made his substance abuse issues worse. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. At the time, the automotive industry was mostly viable in Detroit. On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. I was like, Dont worry about money. One of his latest roles was an 8-episode stint as Markus Knox on Truth Be Told (2019). 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. The 8 Mile version of events is much more exciting. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. These kids were in there for two weeks! Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . Marshall was using it as a weapon. You had to battle people for the montage. i think proof/lil tics verse was the best in the movie and even if em/rabbit hadnt been scripted to choke that wouldve been tough to come back from. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. We were freezing our balls off and having so much fun. I gave him the look like, You asshole!. And it always bothered me. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. November 8, 2014. 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. 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). 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. [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. And I think all of the actors felt the same way that the whole movie was leading up to this moment. He didnt want anyone to know what he was gonna say. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. 2 notebook? Everybody after that was just like, Whyd you get up here and do this?. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. 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. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. "Yeah! The role was won by Michael Shannon. 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. It would make the rounds fit together better. Latto's mainstream breakthrough came with the release of "Big Energy", the lead single from her second studio album 777 (2022). Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. Miller: It was hype. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". Byrd: The energy was electric. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. I forget his name. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. Ohhhh! Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. I think not. Strike: Paul wrote instructions for me to write my own rap. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. However, trailers werent such a big part of Eminems real life. Detroit Vs. Everybody. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. Jones: Even if you had heard it before, the bars were so complex that you were reacting every time you heard it. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. When the piece of paper on which Eminem wrote the lyrics to Lose Yourself was put up for auction it made over $10,000. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. 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. Music videos for the third and fourth singles from Queen of da Souf, "On God" and "In n Out" featuring City Girls, were released in September and October 2020, respectively. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. I wrote the lyrics and faxed them over. "Big Energy" won Song of the Year, and 777 was nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. He kind of looked like Splinter to 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. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. 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.) Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". 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. That shit you spit was written.. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. And I had a verse that wasnt specifically for him, but, you know what Im saying, it fit. 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. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. Rosenberg: We worked very hard [on] the authenticity. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. I still have those. 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 was really wracking the brain. But he cut it back on. Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. Fenelon: The emotion of the room was extraordinary. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. She attended Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, Georgia. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. For example, Marshall met Kim back when he was 15, and the two were in a long-term (slightly toxic) relationship while Em was struggling to make it in the hip hop scene. But are you surprised? Yikes! Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. 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. And Paul Rosenberg was conducting [audition] battles out and about in the cold. 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. The title was only decided on at the end of filming. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. Honky, sue me. 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. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. Or some real shit, though . [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. How are you gonna win? His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. The greatest stories of war ever told on film. Malone: The style that Eminem had, it was kind of born from that battle-rapping experience in Detroit. Please play responsibly. In hindsight it makes sense, but back then we were bummed. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. 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. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. Every 10 minutes someone was trying to slide us a demo to slide to Em. (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 Detroit. [14] On the same day, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say", taken from his debut studio album, Top Shotta. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. In the film, Cheddar Bob is depicted as a dumb but lovable friend who is also an aspiring artist. Plus, it showcases the rappers lyrical genius. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. He pulled a Daylyt move and got cheered at the end of his round. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . He didn't know what he'd be wearing. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say".