My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. 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'. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. I forget his name. But unfortunately, DeAngelo Wilsons career was cut short. MarvWon: Everybody saw it as their time to shine. 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Or some real shit, though . In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. 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. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . As it turned out, this eerie rumor was just that, a rumor. 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. But are you surprised? Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. You not on his level.. Jay-Z partnered up with State Property frontman Freeway for 8 Mile and Runnin, and Nass track was U Wanna Be Me, number 10 on the album. [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). He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. Silver: I can remember sitting there and watching that last scene like, Oh, this is unbelievable. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". You not supposed to talk! 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. 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! 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. Although he looked just like the Eminem we all know and love, he went through an extreme transformation for the movie. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. The script eventually evolved and that idea was scrapped. And I think all of the actors felt the same way that the whole movie was leading up to this moment. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! He needed a movie makeover that required physical changes in order to play the down-and-out Detroit native living in a trailer park. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. 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 The Man, the Legend, the Ladies Man: Gene Simmons Got Around, How Every Picture Tells a Story Launched Rod Stewart Into Superstardom, Backstreets Back Alright: The Truth About the Iconic 90s Boy Band, Some of the Most Popular Songs Ever Made Were Written About the Same Woman. 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. 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. Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. You must be 18 or older to order a lottery ticket. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. Grrrrrrrrr!3. 8 Mile is a 2002 semi-biographical hip-hop drama film starring Eminem. 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. 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. Im thinking, This guy is good he just gotta slow down! Its all a cappella. Proof was a frequent hype man at Eminem's concerts, and he portrayed Lil' Tic in the film 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. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. 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. Or maybe they couldnt explain how the poor trailer park kid could afford all that ink. That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. Mekhi Phifer: A lot of that stuff was off-the-cuff improv. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. 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. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. . Didn't you listen to the last round, meathead? Interest-Based Ads. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. 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. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis . People was actually scared. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. Isn't that Eminem rapping? 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. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. 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. 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. [Pauses.] I got a betta chance joining the kkk. They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. 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 . However, Em found his workaround to make the two rap heavyweights appear in the movie's album soundtrack. Rappers today dont even really battle. Then I got a two-way from Paul, like, Come to Detroit, we need you to coach some of the actors. Im like, bet. Scott Silver (screenwriter): Proof was amazing. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. 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. That was one of those rare moments of inspiration: How about Cheddar Bob, this really dumb character, tells him exactly what the guy is gonna say? He was way too nervous about getting on a plane right after the tragedy, which is totally understandable. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. 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. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. For me, getting to see Eminem the battle rapper who Id always heard about but I never got to watch that was electric. 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. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. That shit you spit was written.. Holton was first known as . 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. Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. She attended Lovejoy High School in Clayton County, Georgia. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. 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. 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. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. He changed his style later. November 8, 2014. 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). 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. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Now, Eminem did, in fact, start off doing rap battles, some held at The Shelter (a real venue in Detroit). Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. Universal. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. Talk about a rags to riches story! I wanted Proof to play Future. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. Everyone was under the weather. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. Fenelon: We tried to shoot the movie as much as possible in [chronological] order. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. He portrays the rapper who battles Rabbit at the food truck. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. Miller: It was a trip. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Rosenberg: We worked very hard [on] the authenticity. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. 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. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. 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. 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. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). We would have some more fun for sure, the actor added. From the 80s Pistons to Bob Seger, Eminem to Miguel Cabrera, the Motor City is a rich tapestry of compelling figures, unbelievable moments, and uniquely American ingenuity. Some unlikely facts about the 2002 Eminem film. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . He didnt mince words. A real battler would probably still land some major punches rebutting that, marv won dusted him in the deleted scenes but other than that i think he won or edged all his battles. The role eventually went to Evan Jones who nailed the part. Typically, lotteries pay out around 50-70% of stakes (turnover) back to players. What is surprising is how quickly it picked up such a loyal fan base because when it was first sent out to theaters, the film was under the name The Mars Project in order to keep the project a secret before it was released. Trying to define himself. But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. Along with all the success comes an extremely tight schedule. The fire was started by unknown causes. Coincidence? Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. He was such a professional. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. [29], In February 2023, Latto was nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. It took us a little while to catch on to Detroit. 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. It was like Rocky or something. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. 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. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. 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.