It would make the rounds fit together better. 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. 8 Mile was actually DeAngelos feature film debut. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. The reason Phifer almost passed up the role was that he was required to travel to Detroit for the audition two days after the 9/11 attack, and Phifer was residing in New York City. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. 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. 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. 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. 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. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. Everybody knew each other. 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. I just told him he sucked. He was modestly successful too. He killed Lotto. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. People was actually scared. Make everybody laugh at the other guy. Instead of giving himself a break, overworking himself only made his substance abuse issues worse. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. MarvWon: The competitor that he is, you know, he came back at me. But its an artful weapon. Needless to say, there were other things going on, other than just filming the movie. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. 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. Split lickety that shit was so weak to me. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. Thats what the whole movie was building toward. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. The idea was ultimately dropped. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. Confidential. 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. Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. 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 . In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. So helpful throughout the process. The film made a massive $51 million on its opening weekend. In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. Maybe he wouldnt have made it in Hollywood without his 8 Mile performance. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. his real name is Jimmy Smith Jr., though we never . And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! But the second reason is even more frightening. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. Here are 15 things to know about 8 Mile Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. 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. He was such a professional. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. 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 . Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. In real life, baby Marshall also had big ears, but his family referred to him as Mickey (like the mouse) as opposed to calling him Rabbit. Although he looked just like the Eminem we all know and love, he went through an extreme transformation for the movie. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. this shit is a Horror flick but a black guy doesn't die in this movie. 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? We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. Or some real shit, though . Although his career gained him respect, recognition, fame, and wealth, things werent always easy for the aspiring rapper. The "seven digits" line was given after the host called time, but again most judges in this era would count an extra line if if someone squeezed it in. He doesn't really say anything memorable in that round. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. 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. One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. And he nailed it. I think not. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. Click here to watch Jalen & Jacoby, Grantland Features, and video podcasts. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! 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. Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. 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. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. And I remember the first time I heard him battle, I couldnt even barely hear what he was saying. 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. 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. Strike: That was it. He had laryngitis or some shit. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. This is fucking phenomenal. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. 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. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. Craig G: There was some restlessness going on. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! [22][23], In May 2021, she confirmed in various interviews that she had officially settled on a new stage name, following scrutiny for the racially charged nature of her name. But it worked. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. Hes acting for the first time, hes basically in every single scene, he was raising his daughter, he had relatives in town, he had to do the soundtrack album, he had to constantly come up with lyrics. Watch this compilation of all of the raps B-Rabbit does in. Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. Director Curtis Anderson and Eminem agreed that it would add a unique authenticity to the movie if they would shoot the final rap battles at The Shelter, the club where Eminem got his start. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. One of her most notable roles was on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she played Pennsatucky from 2013-2019. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). 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". And if they did, they didn't get caught. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Detroit really showed up for that. I sent him a bunch of clothes, a bunch of footage of the parties. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes.