Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. Another significant difference between B-Rabbit and Eminem lies in their physical traits. Rosenberg: Theres a little scene where Marshalls about to go in his last round and we see Brittany Murphy in the crowd, in this red dress like shes going to the prom. [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. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. But are you surprised? 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. [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 place to battle was really the Hip Hop Shop. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. [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. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. Eminem and his unlikely collaborator, director Curtis Hanson fresh off a whimsical Michael Chabon adaptation, Wonder Boys loosely approximated a few hard days of Marshall Matherss come-up in rough-and-tumble 90s Detroit. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. But he didnt show up for the audition. Tough. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. So I just jumped on a bus from New York to Cleveland to Detroit. Leave him the fuck alone. 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? Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. But for the most part they wrote their own verses. He lost to Lotto clear. He had laryngitis or some shit. At one point during filming, a series of scenes for a planned montage of local rappers competing against Eminem were shot. I think not. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. 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. Everyone was under the weather. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. Jones: Even if you had heard it before, the bars were so complex that you were reacting every time you heard it. People were generally a bit sniffy when rapper Eminem decided he was going into movies, expecting something a bit Ja Rule or Vanilla Ice. Strike: Everybody there in the crowd was a performer, a rapper, a ex-rapper, a never-could-really-rap-for-real real rapper. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. 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. Although his career gained him respect, recognition, fame, and wealth, things werent always easy for the aspiring rapper. 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. 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. 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. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. 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. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. He then overdosed later in that period. 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. 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 . 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. Split lickety that shit was so weak to me. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. 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. [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. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. Visit Tunefind to listen to all the songs used on the show. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. Jones: He was just supposed to be mumbling stuff, pretending for the camera. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. The film's protagonist is known by many. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. We were freezing our balls off and having so much fun. 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. It says in that big paragraph "Mr. Mozart has also worked with many other artists along the way such as Koffee Brown, Nashawn Ox Breedlove, and . In 1995 (the year the movie takes place), the couple had a daughter together. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. Fenelon: We tried to shoot the movie as much as possible in [chronological] order. No way. And I had a verse that wasnt specifically for him, but, you know what Im saying, it fit. It didnt feel actor-y. 3. Fuck the Free World!" ~MC Bob Cheddar Bob now known as M.C Bob is Jimmy 's "dumb friend" and a member of Jimmy's gang known as "313", They are involved in a street war with a rival gang known as "Tha Free World", Cheddar Bob is portrayed as rather dimwitted, but makes up for this by his loyalty, Cheddar was played by Evan Jones. And he turned on his microphone and killed him! American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix, which was released in March 2022. He pulled a Daylyt move and got cheered at the end of his round. Miller: It was a trip. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. 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. In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. 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. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. Responsible Gambling. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. It was cold outside in Detroit. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. 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. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. Latto's mainstream breakthrough came with the release of "Big Energy", the lead single from her second studio album 777 (2022). Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. Silver: At the time, my career was over. 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. 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! Jones: Mekhi was hilarious as the MC. For me, getting to see Eminem the battle rapper who Id always heard about but I never got to watch that was electric. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . Confidential. Craig G (rapper, consultant): The feel of that movie was so authentic. He didnt want anyone to know what he was gonna say. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. 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. Growing up with a drug addict for a mother in a dangerous neighborhood, Eminem never felt safe at home and spent his time rap battling on the streets. Everybody gave up one of their free days to come over and do rehearsal. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. Differing directors. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. 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. Please play responsibly. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. Ohhhh! You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. That movie changed my life. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. I made it through. Yikes! 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. Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. 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. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. Being up there hosting and feeling that energy, it just felt special. Trying to define himself. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. Everybody knew each other. 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. Everybody knew each other. Rosenberg: He, uh, he was quickly hushed. 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. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. So far, this is pretty close to Eminems real life. 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. He didnt mince words. The title was only decided on at the end of filming. The role was won by Michael Shannon. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. When Em battled, Proof wouldnt, and vice versa: They never went at each other. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. And then when he got mad, he knocked it out. People was actually scared. Theyd build Monday through Friday, and wed come in on Saturday or Sunday. I pulled him to the side and I told him he sucked. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. It was like Rocky or something. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. "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. MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". 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? B-Rabbits freestyle battle against Lotto. However, some of the details are a little iffy. (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 Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. [Laughs.] 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. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. I say, hes a workaholic. Detroit. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. [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. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that.
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