Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. And although re-created on a soundstage in a warehouse for the movie, the Shelter was and still is a real place, where real, sweaty battles takeplace. Rosenberg: We worked very hard [on] the authenticity. 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He is best known for when he shoots himself in the leg in the movie. Leave him the fuck alone. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. Everybody gave up one of their free days to come over and do rehearsal. The film was a big hit as well. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. 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. How are you gonna win? She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. It didnt feel actor-y. 3. He didnt know what hed be wearing. By the time Eminem (AKA Marshall Bruce Mathers III) came around to creating his feature film, 8 Mile, he had already propelled himself towards stardom as one of the biggest recording artists in history. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. Miller: It was hype. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. It was not a movie about his life, but he felt connected to it. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. 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. 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. 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. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. Who is B-Rabbit? Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. 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. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. 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. 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. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Along with all the success comes an extremely tight schedule. 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. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. Typically, lotteries pay out around 50-70% of stakes (turnover) back to players. It was cold outside in Detroit. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. . Another significant difference between B-Rabbit and Eminem lies in their physical traits. 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. 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. All rights reserved. Plus, Claus doesnt seem nearly as endearing as Cheddar Bob. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. Maybe he wouldnt have made it in Hollywood without his 8 Mile performance. The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears. 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. You must be 18 or older to order a lottery ticket. Jones: Malik [Barnhardt, who played Free World member Moochie] hated what I was wearing. 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. The only problem was that taking on the film would mean that Tarantino would have had to back out of making Kill Bill, which wasnt really an option. The film's protagonist is known by many. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. Strike: I was punch-lining, punch-lining, punch-lining him to death Elvis will start turning in his grave?! Detroit really showed up for that. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. But he didnt show up for the audition. They didnt just pluck people from Hollywood and just leave it with that. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. 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. 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. Although his career gained him respect, recognition, fame, and wealth, things werent always easy for the aspiring rapper. 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. 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. Her mother is white and her biological father is African American. Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. Yikes! Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). And if they did, they didnt get caught. Of course, the star of 8 Mile is Eminem and the most recognizable face in the movie. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? Byrd: Em was sick. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. 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 the film, Cheddar Bob is depicted as a dumb but lovable friend who is also an aspiring artist. And if they did, they didn't get caught. Hed done Amores Perros, and thats the kind of kinetic energy and naturalism and realism that Curtis wanted to have in the movie. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. The alleged victim didnt show up to court, so nothing came of his arrest. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. Strike: Thank God I wasnt Lotto I go on record saying that. That shit you spit was written.. 8 Mile is a film loosely based on the Eminems life, depicting what its like to be an aspiring artist on the streets of Detroit. You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? Craig G: They had them come meet me at the hotel, they showed me their rhymes that they changed or whatever. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. An acting career was too much, and he wanted to focus on what he does best, spitting out those brilliant rhymes. 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. How much do you know about 8 Mile? UPDATED: The very best movies of the 90s - a glorious decade in film. 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. that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. But we mentioned how Eminem dropped a few pounds before taking on this role, but that wasnt the only change. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. 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. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. Which is sort of how I felt. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. Ask yourself if you . Grrrrrrrrr!3. 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 . One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. Silver: I can remember sitting there and watching that last scene like, Oh, this is unbelievable. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. You know? 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. 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. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 8 Mile. As it turned out, this eerie rumor was just that, a rumor. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. Strike: Paul wrote instructions for me to write my own rap. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. Quentin Tarantino was also approached. 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. I didnt know he was gonna do that, and thats why thats the expression on my face in the movie. Its all a cappella. His journey to fame was a little different than that of his 8 Mile counterpart, who was far from famous, in 1995. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. The greatest stories of war ever told on film. It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. Those startling battle rap scenes were faithful re-creations of the actual battles Em came through on his way to the top. 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. I forget his name. My purpose was to make him mad. Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. Proof went to him to get the money for that. We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. 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. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. This is the most closely contested battle in the movie, but nonetheless B-Rabbit moved on. 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. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. Everyone was under the weather. 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. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. I feel like I could get Alzheimers and still remember this experience. But are you surprised? He completely overworked himself and admitted to working 16 hours a day because of how hectic of a year it was for the rapper. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. But as soon as they yelled action, people were right there. This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. Although 8 Mile definitely put her on the map, the actress got her breakout role a few years later in Hustle and Flow (2005). [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. Taryn Manning played Jimmys ex-friend, Janeane, in the movie. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. 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. Fenelon: We tried to shoot the movie as much as possible in [chronological] order. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. And he turned on his microphone and killed him! We got together over the weekends before we actually started shooting the scenes, to fine-tune it. He was really wracking the brain. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. Craig G (rapper, consultant): The feel of that movie was so authentic. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! 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. Talk about a rags to riches story! Fenelon: We wanted the feel of a boxing match, or some kind of underground sporting event. Marshall Mathers got his rap moniker in a pretty simple way, from his initials, M.M., or more famously, Eminem. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. 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. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. You had to battle people for the montage. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. 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.). She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. Holton was first known as . Including us. Silver: At the time, my career was over. As we mentioned, Mackie went on to have an impressive acting career in Hollywood, and it all started with Slim Shady. 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. 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. . And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. I was scared shitless. Silver: The challenge with any sports movie is, whats that last competition gonna be? 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. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. And he nailed it. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. Byrd: God, it was hot. B-Rabbits freestyle battle against Lotto. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. 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. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. 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. Having fun. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. [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. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. Responsible Gambling. Strike: That was it. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Strike: We was joking around on the mic. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. It was animosity in the air a little bit. Split lickety that shit was so weak to me. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. 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 . Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. These kids were in there for two weeks! 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).

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