A followup single, "Soufside", was released on November 5. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Of all the movies about white freestyle rappers who overcome a comical amount of hardships in order to win a rap battle, one of the most inspiring is 2002's "8 Mile . 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. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. 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. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. Silver: I can remember sitting there and watching that last scene like, Oh, this is unbelievable. Latto's highest-charting single to date, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. Miller: They had, like, a big competition. He can make fun of anyone with his clever rhymes. When we pulled up to the [auditions], we actually thought it was the feds. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. When Em battled, Proof wouldnt, and vice versa: They never went at each other. Craig G (rapper, consultant): The feel of that movie was so authentic. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. He ended up conquering his fear, and viewers everywhere are happy that he did. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. Craig G: They had them come meet me at the hotel, they showed me their rhymes that they changed or whatever. Fenelon: We rehearsed. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? Lotto is also there to beat up B-Rabbit with his crew because Jimmy has beaten up Wink for having sex with his girl Alex Laterno. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. 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. The album peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard 200. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. We were going to do a rhyme here but any attempt at rapping would have just been mortifying for everyone, so lets just get on with the list shall we? But according to police reports, the paintball didnt even break anything, and Eminem didnt even shoot it; his friend did. As it turned out, this eerie rumor was just that, a rumor. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. 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. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. 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. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. Strike: Paul wrote instructions for me to write my own rap. 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On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. I remember smoking cigs with Mekhi [Phifer], and were freezing but we gotta be there to listen. Regarding the contentious decision between B Rabbit and Lotto, I think most judges in 2002 would have picked B Rabbit. But they had me in the VIP entrance to go straight in. 1:00 PM. Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. Back then you would lose if you went a cappella. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. And if they did, they didnt get caught. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. Let me have this!. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. Eminem was clearly a draw in 2002. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. People who had a certain street credibility and talent. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". Although he did live in trailers on a few occasions, he grew up in a small house most of the time, which is pictured on the Marshall Mathers LP. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. He killed Lotto. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. But are you surprised? Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. B Rabbit vs Lotto 8 MileCopyright to NBC Universal and Universal Pictures 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! 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Byrd: Em was sick. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. As much as its a title his mother gave him, his friend Future seems to have other ideas as to why he got his name: So why do they call you Rabbit? He was just 28 years old at the time, making him the second actor from 8 Mile to lose their life far too soon. Miller: Some of those reactions were from the first take because thats the first time everybody in the building heard it. In real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. I was scared shitless. Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. 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. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. On September 4, Latto was featured on the remix of the Chloe x Halle song "Do It", alongside Doja Cat and City Girls. It wasnt in the cards. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . 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. I wanted Proof to play Future. Irl he would've been booed mooning him lmao. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . In 2002, Kim divorced her second husband, Alec Baldwin. Byrd: The energy was electric. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. 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. Fenelon: We tried to shoot the movie as much as possible in [chronological] order. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Furthermore, when Em was a kid, people used to call him Mickey (aka Mickey Mouse) for the exact same reason. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. 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. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". Should we do something about this?, Miller: On the final song nobody knew what he was gonna say. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. That shit you spit was written.. 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. At the end of the day, we shot them many times. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. Lottery payouts. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. Having fun. A sample page from Scott Silvers script for 8 Mile. 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. Detroit really showed up for that. I pulled him to the side and I told him he sucked. Proof was really kind of the king of battle rapping back then. Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. 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. Or, I should say was.. Lotto is seen next to Papa Doc and Papa Doc's girl. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. 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. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. [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. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. 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. 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. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. He turned his pain into incredible lyrics, which led to wealth and success. And he nailed it. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Universal. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. [14] On the same day, Latto was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Make Em Say", taken from his debut studio album, Top Shotta. He pulled a Daylyt move and got cheered at the end of his round. I forget his name. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. Fenelon: The emotion of the room was extraordinary. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. Instead of giving himself a break, overworking himself only made his substance abuse issues worse. She went on to star in hit films like Just Married, Uptown Girls, Sin City, and more. How much do you know about 8 Mile? Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). Somehow, Eminem indirectly, and perhaps accidentally, squashed the feud between the two rap legends, as they combined forces on the album. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. And I remember the first time I heard him battle, I couldnt even barely hear what he was saying. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen. He wasnt supposed to be using his voice. It was like Rocky or something. He is often seen with his friends while smoking weed . One of his latest roles was an 8-episode stint as Markus Knox on Truth Be Told (2019). 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. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. "Yeah! She released a new single titled "The Biggest", to go with the announcement of her new name. Another distinguishable difference is Eminems tattoos; he covered them all up for the movie. 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. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. He portrays the rapper who battles Rabbit at the food truck. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. They didnt just pluck people from Hollywood and just leave it with that. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. Rumors swirled about the costars getting a little too cozy (despite playing mother and son). And he turned on his microphone and killed him! It's kinda wild this came out in 2002 and even in the MarvWon battle Pat Stay went second. He was a childhood friend of Eminem, who also grew up in Detroit. Discussion, Battles and Media for the international battlerap community, Press J to jump to the feed. But its an artful weapon. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. Ask yourself if you . [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. Every scene. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. But that doesnt mean he was the only rapper to appear in the film. Rappers today dont even really battle. The first line rebuttal and the finisher were both standout lines, and individual moments counted for so much more back in the freestyle era. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. 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. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. The same day, Latto was also featured on G-Eazy's single, "Down". Isn't that Eminem rapping? [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). And it always bothered me. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. People was actually scared. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights/Children's Online Privacy Policy are applicable to you. Just like Marshall Mathers, B-Rabbit worked odd jobs in order to pay the bills while he was pursuing his music-making dreams to become a rapper. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. It cant just be about, Hey, Im doing it better than him. I wanted to do something different. MarvWon: I was one of the people that was selected. However, some of the details are a little iffy. 8. The "seven digits" line was given after the host called time, but again most judges in this era would count an extra line if if someone squeezed it in. He changed his style later. Which is sort of how I felt. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. 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. Malone: The tongue-twister style was popular when [Eminem] was first rapping.
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