Love the music on 8 Mile? We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. You had to battle people for the montage. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? Leave him the fuck alone. Imo overall, eminem's rhymes in 8 mile were a bit weak. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. Yo, it's time to get rid of this coward right here once and for all, Yo, I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me, The shit is a horror flick, but the black guy doesn't die in this movie, That makes me believe you really don't have an interest in livin'. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. Should we do something about this?, Miller: On the final song nobody knew what he was gonna say. Honky, sue me. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Jones: I think Em kind of came up with a lot of his stuff last-second. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! So busy was he during the time of production, the only time that Eminem could write the songs for the film was during breaks between scenes. Omar Benson Miller (Sol George): I can remember it like it was yesterday. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. 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". 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. [Pauses.] Trying to define himself. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. 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). Proof was really kind of the king of battle rapping back then. 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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. One day somebody gave me Ambien, and it knocked me the f*ck out. Miller: It was hype. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. 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. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. This is the most closely contested battle in the movie, but nonetheless B-Rabbit moved on. Isn't that Eminem rapping? Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. You not on his level.. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. I was scared shitless. [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. Answer (1 of 31): Yes, it's a scam. According to the script and director, Eminem was meant to write a freestyle, which would be dubbed over in the film as he just mimed some words to the camera. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. 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. you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. 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. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. Confidential. Strike: Everybody there in the crowd was a performer, a rapper, a ex-rapper, a never-could-really-rap-for-real real rapper. The ongoing feud between the two resulted in diss tracks from both parties with insults about drug use, homosexuality, and past experiences from the show. Cookie Policy. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. We had all been in the scene for a moment. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. Its like a musical. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. 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. In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. These are the best war movies of all time, The 13 best horror movies on Netflix - scary Netflix films, The 50 best movies on Netflix: this is what to watch, Best Star Wars characters, ranked: 27 to choose from, The 35 best '80s movies: the greatest films of the 1980s, The best 90s movies: fantastic films of the 1990s, ranked. It would make the rounds fit together better. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. He was a childhood friend of Eminem, who also grew up in Detroit. [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? He also has absolutely no problem calling himself out, which is evident in 8 Mile. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? It was crazy insane. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. It doesnt exist. The fire was started by unknown causes. Coincidence? ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. He killed Lotto. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. 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. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". Everybody knew each other. 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". But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. Silver: At the time, my career was over. Silver: Obviously, there was no way that I was gonna be able to write rap lyrics for anybody, let alone for Em. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. Although he looked just like the Eminem we all know and love, he went through an extreme transformation for the movie. He doesn't really say anything memorable in that round. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. Detroit really showed up for that. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. Fenelon: It was all about the power of the word for Curtis. In 8 Mile, Rabbit works at an automotive factory, which makes complete sense. He was such a professional. Jones: Even if you had heard it before, the bars were so complex that you were reacting every time you heard it. And then when he got mad, he knocked it out. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. Yikes! Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). Typically, lotteries pay out around 50-70% of stakes (turnover) back to players. He completely overworked himself and admitted to working 16 hours a day because of how hectic of a year it was for the rapper. He is a staff writer for Grantland. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. 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. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. It didnt feel actor-y. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Miller: It was a trip. Given that the actual verses are written and 8 Mile came out in 2002 when most peoples' freestyles were pretty rough, all of these battles would have been considered classics. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. Ohhhh! Detroit Vs. Everybody. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". He kind of looked like Splinter to me. Click here to watch Jalen & Jacoby, Grantland Features, and video podcasts. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. And I had a verse that wasnt specifically for him, but, you know what Im saying, it fit. 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. It wasnt some fresh little setup. So far, this is pretty close to Eminems real life. 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! Including us. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. First World Lottos Review Lotto operators will more or less follow the same principle when making an offering to clients. This works better than anything I could have dreamed of. That rap was so much better than anything that I wrote. [Laughing.] She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. Marvin MarvWon ONeal (local MC;8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He was really wracking the brain. But the second reason is even more frightening. Which is sort of how I felt. I wanted Proof to play Future. Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. 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. 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. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. 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. . 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. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. 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. Recently (in October 2020), Melki said he would love to work with Eminem again. Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. He was a member of the groups 5 Elementz and D12 during his career. But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. He shared details of his life through his lyrics, but fans were excited to see it on screen. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. Talk about a rags to riches story! Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Gerald L. Strike Sanders (Lyckety-Splyt): Half of Detroit hip-hop was in line for that role. We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. 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). Only person he beat was Papa Doc. One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. 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 . The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. I made it through. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. Its usually considered a good thing when an old, dingy, run-down place is able to turn itself around and become a respectable place of business. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. Theyd build Monday through Friday, and wed come in on Saturday or Sunday. I feel like I could get Alzheimers and still remember this experience. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. The Oscars are coming: this is who is in the running, all you have to do is vote A new millennium meant new classic films with these best movies from the 2000s. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. I guess that instinct never goes away. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. Its all a cappella. Maybe he wouldnt have made it in Hollywood without his 8 Mile performance. Plus, Claus doesnt seem nearly as endearing as Cheddar Bob. People who had a certain street credibility and talent. Cause hes fast and he likes to fuck a lot!, [Intro: Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove (as Lotto)]. Every scene in the movie, everywhere [Rabbit] goes, someone reminds him of that failure when he chokes at the beginning. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. 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. Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. Mekhi had his dreads on I know them things was itching. 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. Interest-Based Ads. 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. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. Eminem lost 24lb for the role. He was modestly successful too. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. Byrd: That was unplanned. Universal. 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. Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. It was like Rocky or something. That was kind of like, Wait a minute this is a movie moment. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. It was animosity in the air a little bit. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! He changed his style later. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. Who is B-Rabbit? [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Who knows? I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. 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. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. The film's protagonist is known by many. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds. Having fun. The movie culminates in a virtuosic sequence: Scarred, reeling, and increasingly inclined to give no fucks, B-Rabbit wades into the grimy dungeon of the Shelter to do battle with his demons and the Leaders of the Free World. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1800-GAMBLER . The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Holton was first known as . And they had to get excited every time. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. 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. He ended up conquering his fear, and viewers everywhere are happy that he did. Rosenberg: The character Future is based on Proof, and initially we had hopes that Proof would kill the audition and he would come in and play the part. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. Detroit. All he wants is to make it in the music business, but the only way he achieves real success is through his rap battle performances, at work, and at The Shelter. It's rare for such a platform to offer something . And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. Marshall was using it as a weapon. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. "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. 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? [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. It just felt like we were being.5. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! You know: Im trying to get on but this aint working for me. And thats all a bad mix. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. People was actually scared. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . His father was an English teacher, he was raised around poetry. 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. Carol Fenelon (executive producer): We went to Detroit three months before we started shooting. 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. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. Maurice Malone (proprietor, the Hip Hop Shop): I get a call from the director, Im thinking this a low-budget movie. 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. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. Hed done Amores Perros, and thats the kind of kinetic energy and naturalism and realism that Curtis wanted to have in the movie. 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. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. 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 had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. They were passing out Black &Milds and Swishers to the extras to have them smoking. 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 gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. However, trailers werent such a big part of Eminems real life. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. 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.
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