Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. When the piece of paper on which Eminem wrote the lyrics to Lose Yourself was put up for auction it made over $10,000. Differing directors. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER . They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. [Laughs.] 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. Eminem: I was told that the mics were going to be off when we were doing the montage scenes of Rabbit coming up through the ranks and we were supposed to pantomime. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. He said his rhymes weren't as good during this drug period because his mind was sluggish. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. Although he did live in trailers on a few occasions, he grew up in a small house most of the time, which is pictured on the Marshall Mathers LP. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. 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. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. Now, Eminem did, in fact, start off doing rap battles, some held at The Shelter (a real venue in Detroit). And I think all of the actors felt the same way that the whole movie was leading up to this moment. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. 1:00 PM. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. And they had to get excited every time. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. Byrd: That was unplanned. Lotto is seen again when his crew is in the Parking Lot, heckling the rappers there. 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. She released a new single titled "The Biggest", to go with the announcement of her new name. Miller: It was hype. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. Every scene. Jones: Mekhi was hilarious as the MC. He was really wracking the brain. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. Jones: He was just supposed to be mumbling stuff, pretending for the camera. Craig G: They had them come meet me at the hotel, they showed me their rhymes that they changed or whatever. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! But according to police reports, the paintball didnt even break anything, and Eminem didnt even shoot it; his friend did. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. 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. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. 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. Having fun. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. Every scene in the movie, everywhere [Rabbit] goes, someone reminds him of that failure when he chokes at the beginning. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 8 Mile. Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club). Latto. This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. 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.) Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. At the time, the automotive industry was mostly viable in Detroit. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. 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. I just told him he sucked. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. We had all been in the scene for a moment. It was accompanied by a remix with rappers Saweetie and Trina. The alleged victim didnt show up to court, so nothing came of his arrest. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. Let me have this!. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. I remember him saying in a magazine interview (I think Vibe magazine), he was doing a ton of pills during 8 mile filming and also around the time of his Encore album. Eminem didnt exactly have an ideal childhood. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. I was scared shitless. Malone: It was realistic other than the fact that the battles werent really at the Shelter. In gambling terminology lottery payouts are the equivalent of RTP (Returns To Players). Mekhi had his dreads on I know them things was itching. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Please play responsibly. Holton was first known as . I gave him the look like, You asshole!. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. 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. Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . I got a betta chance joining the kkk. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. 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. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. 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. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. Paul Rosenberg (Eminems manager and executive producer): Before we put the camera up to shoot one frame, we took everybody around the city, to all the spots that the story was based on. It wasnt in the cards. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. I still have those. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. Including us. [10] The single became her breakout hit, peaking at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States. "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. 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 film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. 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. ", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 14:08. 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. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. The film was a big hit as well. I think not. 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. [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. Jones: It was tough Detroit. But are you surprised? 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. Thats what the whole movie was building toward. They occasionally let the jackpot get large to stimulate more interest. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. Idk he did decent and i think he won them but not by much, what ould have happened is the footage would have gone viral with some cringy title like "white guy embraces the negativity and captures the crowd (emotional". Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. [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). So I was like, I have to beef my machismo up; I cant let these dudes pump me. Because people were saying this crazy stuff You dont deserve to be in this movie, you aint real. And I was like, Im real! that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. Who knows? Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. The idea was ultimately dropped. However, Em managed to work around the rivalry between the heavyweight rappers so that they would both be featured on the 8 Mile album soundtrack. Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. Who is B-Rabbit? They didnt just pluck people from Hollywood and just leave it with that. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. However, some of the details are a little iffy. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. [Pauses.] He didnt mince words. Two of the most renowned filmmakers in Hollywood history wanted to direct Eminems motion picture Danny Boyle and Quentin Tarantino and both of them were incredibly close to getting the gig. On September 4, Latto was featured on the remix of the Chloe x Halle song "Do It", alongside Doja Cat and City Girls. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. We had all been in the scene for a moment. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. [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. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. 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. How much do you know about 8 Mile? 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. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. [Laughing.] In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. I say, hes a workaholic. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. No way. 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. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. 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. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. Everybody knew each other. 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.). So far, this is pretty close to Eminems real life. These kids were in there for two weeks! . His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. November 8, 2014. 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. He lost to Lotto clear. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. From 8 Mile movie. 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. I guess that instinct never goes away. Anthony Mackie, I just thought he was kind of flat. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. One of her most notable roles was on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she played Pennsatucky from 2013-2019. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. In real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. Detroit really showed up for that. 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. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. The role eventually went to Evan Jones who nailed the part. Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. Miller: We shot that right after New Years. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. 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. On August 12, Latto announced the release of her debut project through RCA, titled Queen of da Souf; it was released on August 21, 2020. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. Strike: It was funny because I was on the run from the feds at that time. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. Which is sort of how I felt. She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking? Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. 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 But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. 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. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. Click here to watch Jalen & Jacoby, Grantland Features, and video podcasts. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. 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. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. It didnt feel actor-y. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. And Paul Rosenberg was conducting [audition] battles out and about in the cold. 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). Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. She attended Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, Georgia. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. Honestly, B rabbit took nothing but Ls that movie. Strike: Paul wrote instructions for me to write my own rap. Confidential. 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. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. People were generally a bit sniffy when rapper Eminem decided he was going into movies, expecting something a bit Ja Rule or Vanilla Ice. Silver: Obviously, there was no way that I was gonna be able to write rap lyrics for anybody, let alone for Em. Eminem was supposed to play the role of the boxer. Ask yourself if you . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. The title was only decided on at the end of filming. Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. This is fucking phenomenal. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. Miller: It might as well be real because it was nothing but young, hungry dudes there. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. Although his career gained him respect, recognition, fame, and wealth, things werent always easy for the aspiring rapper. It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. Talk about a rags to riches story! Not literally in story, but a good fit for him, Peter exclaimed. Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. 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. You not on his level. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". Lottery payouts. 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. We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. That shit you spit was written.. Everybody knew each other. Then I got a two-way from Paul, like, Come to Detroit, we need you to coach some of the actors. Im like, bet. I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. It would make the rounds fit together better. He is a staff writer for Grantland. Rumors swirled about the costars getting a little too cozy (despite playing mother and son). Fenelon: Curtis assembled an amazing crew. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. Its like a musical. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. She went on to star in hit films like Just Married, Uptown Girls, Sin City, and more. Mekhi Phifer played Jimmys best friend Future in 8 Mile. But for the most part they wrote their own verses. He portrays the rapper who battles Rabbit at the food truck. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of.

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