You had to battle people for the montage. In May 2019, she was invited to perform at the Rolling Loud, an annual hip hop festival, located in Miami, Florida. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. By today's standard of writtens, no they weren't very good (well, maybe the Papa Doc round where he disarmed him would've been fire if it were actually relevant in use). He also has absolutely no problem calling himself out, which is evident in 8 Mile. Some unlikely facts about the 2002 Eminem film. 8 Mile was actually DeAngelos feature film debut. 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. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. But according to police reports, the paintball didnt even break anything, and Eminem didnt even shoot it; his friend did. 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. Latto then revealed the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane, which was released on July 30. 2014s Something Wicked was the starlets last movie. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. 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. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. Having fun. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. Trying to define himself. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Few cities have as rich a cultural and sporting history as Detroit. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. That movie changed my life. 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. Jones: Its weird: Middle America was able to understand rap more than they ever had before. Eminem: I remember that the script always ended in a battle since the beginning. Strike: That was it. Or some real shit, though . Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. You going at the best rapper in the world right now!. Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. Eminem: He was getting a reaction from the crowd and I felt like I had to respond. I wanted it to be about a guy not trying to make it, but just trying to figure it out. My high school basketball team loved to play it before games. Fenelon: We tried to shoot the movie as much as possible in [chronological] order. I was scared shitless. Whenever hes on the screen, you cant take your eyes off him. Im thinking, OK, they really mean this, or they blowing smoke up my ass? 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. Strike: It was times where the crowd would try to heckle Em. 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. 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. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. [3] At the age of ten, Stephens decided to become a rapper and began writing her own rap songs. 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. 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? Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. But he cut it back on. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. There are nearly a dozen instances in 8 Mile, where Jimmy B-Rabbit Smith Jr. shows off his lyrical genius, but one scene, in particular, was never meant to come out as authentic as it did: the freestyle battle in the parking lot. Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. Plus, it showcases the rappers lyrical genius. Everybody knew each other. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Once I saw the battle scenes assembled, I knew. Great movies you can stream on Amazon Prime Video now. The guy wearing the white wife beater: So after looking on IMDB I find that his name is Nashawn "Ox" Breedlove. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club). Fenelon: We rehearsed. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. 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. 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. He doesn't really say anything memorable in that round. 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. It was a lot of Mecca, Carhartt, Triple Five Soul, Champion, that type of stuff. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. Can you say intimidating? Latto received nominations for Best New Artist, Video For Good, and Best Hip Hop at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. He was modestly successful too. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. Malone: It was realistic other than the fact that the battles werent really at the Shelter. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. Strike: The first rap I did they actually made me change. We were doing 16 hours on the set, and you had a certain window where you had to sleep. You not supposed to talk! Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. But that doesnt mean he was the only rapper to appear in the film. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. We had all been in the scene for a moment. [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. He lost to Lotto clear. Wilsons final film role was in Falling Away. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. In gambling terminology lottery payouts are the equivalent of RTP (Returns To Players). 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. 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. 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. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. It would make the rounds fit together better. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. Differing directors. Its production budget was $41 million. 8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best? The alleged victim didnt show up to court, so nothing came of his arrest. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. Rumor has it that it took him just 30 seconds to write the hook for just lose it. But Eminem is on a whole other level of creativity and talent. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. That shit you spit was written.. The film made a massive $51 million on its opening weekend. [4][5] Prior to doing music, she participated in drag racing. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. Nah, Im cool., MarvWon: I think I actually told him, Yo, why you talking? The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, peaking at number 95. Byrd: Those battle scenes: Man, you could feel that Detroit really, really loved those scenes. Even our energy in the scenes, it felt like something I hadnt done before. The very talented Kim Basinger did a beautiful job portraying Stephanie, Jimmys mom, in 8 Mile. At the time, the automotive industry was mostly viable in Detroit. 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. He changed his style later. It wasnt in the cards. 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. 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. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. I dont know about todays battles, but usually its not a very female-oriented genre. We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. 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. 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 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. They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. MarvWon: Everybody saw it as their time to shine. An oral history of the 8 Mile rap battles. 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! Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen. His father was an English teacher, he was raised around poetry. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. Jones: Malik [Barnhardt, who played Free World member Moochie] hated what I was wearing. In order to truly appreciate Rabbits rap battle victory, audiences first watch him choke and lose a battle. Just give me a credit at the end of the movie.. Detroit really showed up for that. Marshall was very instrumental in the lyrics. Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. 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. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. People drive around Detroit looking for that building. Ask yourself if you . Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. 2. Anthony Mackie, I just thought he was kind of flat. Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. He even dyed his hair and covered his tattoos in order to separate himself from his character B-Rabbit. He would come over, and get this look in his face, and he would stare at you for a minute when we would get it wrong, we definitely knew. Rappers today dont even really battle. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Although this wasnt Mekhis first acting gig, it was definitely the role that launched him into movie stardom. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Id written and directed a movie called The Mod Squad, and it was an awful experience, and I couldnt get a job anywhere. It was not a movie about his life, but he felt connected to it. Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. We had all been in the scene for a moment. The greatest stories of war ever told on film. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. The idea was ultimately dropped. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit.