On September 29, it was announced that she had been nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards, where she was also a performer. In July 2020, Latto recreated some of rapper Gucci Mane's album covers, startingwith 2009's The State vs. Radric Davis, to which Gucci reacted positively. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. 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. We went to the basement at [music venue] Saint Andrews: the Shelter. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. It would make the rounds fit together better. Rosenberg: The actual exterior was a facade. 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. The montage was never used. It was cold outside in Detroit. 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. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. Differing directors. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. You not on his level. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. But I knew what Marshalls favorite battle rap beats were. that makes me believe you really dont have an intrest to live in. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Those startling battle rap scenes were faithful re-creations of the actual battles Em came through on his way to the top. 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. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. That shit you spit was written.. Detroit Vs. Everybody. Lottery payouts are the way lottery winnings are distributed. On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. 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 . As it turned out, its an exotic-themed nightclub in Motor City in real life, owned by Marvin Chin. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. Should we do something about this?, Miller: On the final song nobody knew what he was gonna say. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? 3. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. 2. And they had to get excited every time. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. In true Marshall Mathers fashion, he decided to stay home with his daughter instead. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. People were so excited. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. And Paul Rosenberg was conducting [audition] battles out and about in the cold. Latto's highest-charting single to date, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. 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 It was like Rocky or something. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. MarvWon: Everybody saw it as their time to shine. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. Maurice Malone (proprietor, the Hip Hop Shop): I get a call from the director, Im thinking this a low-budget movie. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. On May 21, she released the second promotional single, "He Say She Say". The role was won by Michael Shannon. 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. The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears. I think he had this shit already wrote for me, honestly. The idea was ultimately dropped. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis . Eminem lost 24lb for the role. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Im thinking, This guy is good he just gotta slow down! (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 Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. Miz Korona (local MC; Vanessa in the lunch truck scene): A lot of the actors were active on the scene. How much do you know about 8 Mile? We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. Fenelon: We rehearsed. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. 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. 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? Latto. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. Anthony Mackie, I just thought he was kind of flat. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. We had all been in the scene for a moment. We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. Eminems signature song, Lose Yourself, was written during his breaks on the set of 8 Mile. It wasnt some fresh little setup. He spent extended days -- from about 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- on that set. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. Craig G: They had them come meet me at the hotel, they showed me their rhymes that they changed or whatever. Make everybody laugh at the other guy. Fenelon: Everyone was encouraged to write their own words a little bit. 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. I remember smoking cigs with Mekhi [Phifer], and were freezing but we gotta be there to listen. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. Do they look like the people thatd be watching this battle?. Everyone was under the weather. MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. Instead of giving himself a break, overworking himself only made his substance abuse issues worse. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. 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. 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. Mekhi Phifer: A lot of that stuff was off-the-cuff improv. [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. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. Some unlikely facts about the 2002 Eminem film. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. The place to battle was really the Hip Hop Shop. 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. On May 18, it was reported that on streaming platforms, Mulatto's name had been changed to simply Latto, a change first reflected on her guest appearance on Toosii's album Thank You for Believing, where she was credited as Latto. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. The remainder is then kept for administration costs and charitable donations or tax revenues. Eminem didnt exactly have an ideal childhood. 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. 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). He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. 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. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. He said his rhymes weren't as good during this drug period because his mind was sluggish. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). 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. [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. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. He killed Lotto. Lottery payouts. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. Tough. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. Having fun. Ask yourself if you . Interest-Based Ads. 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. This shit is a horror flick, But the black guy doesn't die in this movie! The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. 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. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. It wasnt in the cards. It didnt feel actor-y. 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. Honky, sue me. I just told him he sucked. I was scared shitless. His voice was getting raw. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. And then when he got mad, he knocked it out. Miller: Some of those reactions were from the first take because thats the first time everybody in the building heard it. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. Fenelon: Curtis assembled an amazing crew. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. 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. Mali Finn, the casting director, shed go to the clubs at two and three in the morning, and find people with the look. Now, thats a behind-the-scenes fact that is terrifying for two reasons. Mekhi Phifer played Jimmys best friend Future in 8 Mile. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Although 8 Mile definitely put her on the map, the actress got her breakout role a few years later in Hustle and Flow (2005). [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. He doesn't really say anything memorable in that round. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. One day somebody gave me Ambien, and it knocked me the f*ck out. But that doesnt mean he was the only rapper to appear in the film. His collaborator and friend widely known as one of D12's members, Proof, was an . Malone: The style that Eminem had, it was kind of born from that battle-rapping experience in Detroit. Strike: Nobody knew what he was gonna say. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. The film was a big hit as well. He is a staff writer for Grantland. Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. People drive around Detroit looking for that building. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". 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? She went on to star in hit films like Just Married, Uptown Girls, Sin City, and more. The film's protagonist is known by many. He was modestly successful too. He had laryngitis or some shit. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. 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 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. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. HIPPITY HOOPLA" is just bad lol. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. We had all been in the scene for a moment. All that stuff is improv that he does. It only makes sense to incorporate real rappers in a movie all about rap. I say, hes a workaholic. People ask me what its like to work with him. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. 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. 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. In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Fenelon: There was a real desire to have these battle sequences feel real. Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. And it always bothered me. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. You think these niggas gon' feel the shit you say? The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. [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. People was actually scared. 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. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. But for the most part they wrote their own verses. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. For example the line where he says: "I ain't hear a word you said. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. When 8 Mile hit theaters in the fall of 2002, it was a minor revelation. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. You not supposed to talk! 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. 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. 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. [Pauses.] The iconic beats used in the scenes Showbiz & AGs Next Level (Nyte Time Mix), Onyxs Last Dayz, and, in the climactic battle, Mobb Deeps Shook Ones (Part II) were selected by Rosenberg. She was a part of the XXL Freshman Class in 2020. 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. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. Byrd: Em was sick. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. He saw it as a mastery and respect for the power of the word. He was really wracking the brain. But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. That movie changed my life. Silver: I can remember sitting there and watching that last scene like, Oh, this is unbelievable. 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. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. His journey to fame was a little different than that of his 8 Mile counterpart, who was far from famous, in 1995. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. Grrrrrrrrr!3. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. Responsible Gambling. I looked in the crowd, I see the rappers that would normally go up and battle they was like, Im not doing that. [17][18] On December 11, Mulatto released the extended version of Queen of da Souf, which included five new songs and spawned the single "Sex Lies", featuring American rapper Lil Baby. This is fucking phenomenal. Byrd: Em was complying for the most part. Isn't that Eminem rapping? 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. 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. It just felt like we were being.5. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". Visit Tunefind to listen to all the songs used on the show. 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. 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.