To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. /. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. I was fucking terrified: I mean, who the fuck am I to pitch a hip-hop movie to Dr. Dre? And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. "Yeah! Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. And he turned on his microphone and killed him! Miller: They had, like, a big competition. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. 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 . It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. But unless youre a Detroit native, this little detail probably flew over your head. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. A sample page from Scott Silvers script for 8 Mile. Malone: The tongue-twister style was popular when [Eminem] was first rapping. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Universal. Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. Not literally in story, but a good fit for him, Peter exclaimed. The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. 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. But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . Everybody knew each other. I wrote the lyrics and faxed them over. The film's protagonist is known by many. Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. I was like, Dont worry about money. The DJ was crazy. His voice was getting raw. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". They are the supporting antagonists of the movie, and they haze B-Rabbit's Crew (The 313) in the movie often, both by battle rapping and physical violence. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. How much do you know about 8 Mile? After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. 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. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. 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 His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. 20 facts you might not know about '8 Mile' - Yardbarker From 8 Mile movie. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. One of her most notable roles was on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she played Pennsatucky from 2013-2019. 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. 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. 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. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. It would make the rounds fit together better. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. Make everybody laugh at the other guy. Trying to define himself. 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. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. And if they did, they didnt get caught. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. 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. 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. So I just jumped on a bus from New York to Cleveland to Detroit. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. 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. Jones: Malik [Barnhardt, who played Free World member Moochie] hated what I was wearing. Everybody gave up one of their free days to come over and do rehearsal. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! We got together over the weekends before we actually started shooting the scenes, to fine-tune it. He was really wracking the brain. 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. First World Lottos Review Lotto operators will more or less follow the same principle when making an offering to clients. 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. 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. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. He is a staff writer for Grantland. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. 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. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". This works better than anything I could have dreamed of. That rap was so much better than anything that I wrote. 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. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. But its an artful weapon. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. 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 . He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. And if they did, they didn't get caught. Can you say intimidating? We were doing 16 hours on the set, and you had a certain window where you had to sleep. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. Confidential. I think not. Everyone was under the weather. Which is sort of how I felt. Or some real shit, though . B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Is this rapper from the movie 8 Mile a real rapper? Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. [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. [3] At the age of ten, Stephens decided to become a rapper and began writing her own rap songs. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". Fenelon: Everyone was encouraged to write their own words a little bit. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. Rosenberg: [Hanson] wanted someone that had a lot more experience, especially because he had to balance off of Marshall, who had no experience. 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. This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. Packed full of people, smoke machine rolling. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Jones: Even if you had heard it before, the bars were so complex that you were reacting every time you heard it. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. The same day, Latto was also featured on G-Eazy's single, "Down". At the end of the day, we shot them many times. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. 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. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Strike [who played Lyckety-Splyt, Eminems first-round battle competitor] was somebody local who was friends with a lot of people from the same scene, who had that sort of authenticity. 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. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. 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. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. He said his rhymes weren't as good during this drug period because his mind was sluggish. I say, hes a workaholic. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. Leave him the fuck alone. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. . But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. 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? Differing directors. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. "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. Eminem was so busy while working on 8 Mile that he had to write the songs for the movie in between the takes and scenes he was shooting. [26] On March 9, 2022, Latto announced that the song "Wheelie" would be released on March 11, and confirmed it would feature fellow Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. 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? Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. 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. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Along with all the success comes an extremely tight schedule. Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. Miz Korona (local MC; Vanessa in the lunch truck scene): A lot of the actors were active on the scene. I sent him a bunch of clothes, a bunch of footage of the parties. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. 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. But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. 8 Mile (2002) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb They have computers so they know every number combination sold. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. But as he was listening to other people spitting out lyrics, Slim Shady stepped in to do what he does best. 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 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. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. Fenelon: It was all about the power of the word for Curtis. 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). After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. Silver: Obviously, there was no way that I was gonna be able to write rap lyrics for anybody, let alone for Em. Byrd: Em was sick. Proof went to him to get the money for that. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. It wasnt in the cards. 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. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Eminem vs lotto - Sub Indo [HD] Rap Battle 8 mile - Part 2 November 8, 2014. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. He was just 28 years old at the time, making him the second actor from 8 Mile to lose their life far too soon. Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. 8 Mile Soundtrack Music - Complete Song List | Tunefind [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. MarvWon: Everybody saw it as their time to shine. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! But you know what they say, hard work pays off. And you got people saying, Why yall n-s around the white rapper? I got the mark of stitches on my hand to this day that I had from slapping some dude in the face that said, Fuck the white boy. Proof hit him, and he swung, and then I hit him! It's rare for such a platform to offer something . Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. 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. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Eminem - B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile Lyrics Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. The iconic beats used in the scenes Showbiz & AGs Next Level (Nyte Time Mix), Onyxs Last Dayz, and, in the climactic battle, Mobb Deeps Shook Ones (Part II) were selected by Rosenberg. You had to battle people for the montage. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. He was a childhood friend of Eminem, who also grew up in Detroit. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. The film's protagonist is known by many. The montage was never used. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. He needed a movie makeover that required physical changes in order to play the down-and-out Detroit native living in a trailer park. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. 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. Byrd: That was unplanned. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. 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. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. One of his latest roles was an 8-episode stint as Markus Knox on Truth Be Told (2019). Onyx Rapper Fredro Starr Crashed Eminem '8 Mile' Premiere Through Dr Who is B-Rabbit? The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. Its production budget was $41 million. Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. 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. 2. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. Losing Yourself All Over Again And they had to get excited every time. Yikes! [2] Stephens was bullied in school for being "light-skinned" which inspired her to later adopt the stage name Miss Mulatto when she began her rapping career, after the "mulatto" racial classification. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. It caught me all by surprise. you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. 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. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. 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. [25] The song became Latto's highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, so far peaking at number three. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it.