you think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. 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. Miller: We shot that right after New Years. Dye tryin'. He wouldnt go out with me unless I was dressed appropriately. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. 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. Proof went to him to get the money for that. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. But those crazy hours didn't matter because "8 Mile," a film that celebrates its 13th anniversary Nov. 8, was an important . There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. 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. 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. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. The best Star Wars characters in the galaxy - and without a Jar Jar Binks in sight. If you didnt notice them the first time around, keep your eyes peeled the next time you watch the film. Those startling battle rap scenes were faithful re-creations of the actual battles Em came through on his way to the top. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. [9] In June 2019, she released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by "Bitch from da Souf". The film marked the first screen appearance by Anthony Mackie, who plays Papa Doc. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. The idea was ultimately dropped. Idk he did decent and i think he won them but not by much, what ould have happened is the footage would have gone viral with some cringy title like "white guy embraces the negativity and captures the crowd (emotional". He was a natural on screen and didnt go unnoticed. Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2020, peaking at number 95. But being older and watching them now he didn't say anything special. 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. But it worked. I guess that instinct never goes away. Every scene. 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. 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? 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. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Paul Rosenberg (Eminems manager and executive producer): Before we put the camera up to shoot one frame, we took everybody around the city, to all the spots that the story was based on. 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. So me and Em sat next to each other, he would go line by line on what I would say. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. Her mother is white and her biological father is African American. He took me and we got three Phat Farm jean outfits, matching Timberlands. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. The project was preceded by two singles, which were the remix to "Bitch from da Souf" and "Muwop" featuring Gucci Mane; as well as the promotional singles "No Hook" and "He Say She Say". 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. I just told him he sucked. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. 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 . Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. Papa Doc | Villains Wiki | Fandom Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. As we mentioned, Mackie went on to have an impressive acting career in Hollywood, and it all started with Slim Shady. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. When you click through the links on our site and make a purchase we may earn a commission. And it always bothered me. Fenelon: Curtis assembled an amazing crew. That shit you spit was written.. The film's protagonist is known by many. But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. Byrd: Em was sick. The same day, Latto was also featured on G-Eazy's single, "Down". [13] The song samples Gucci's 2007's single, "Freaky Gurl". Marshall was using it as a weapon. She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. I wrote the lyrics and faxed them over. The DJ we cast, DJ Head, that was Ems DJ at the time. It would make the rounds fit together better. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. "Big Energy" won Song of the Year, and 777 was nominated for Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. Silver: Just as an aside [Dr.] Dre was a producer on the movie, and I had to pitch him, too. Not literally in story, but a good fit for him, Peter exclaimed. Tough. 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. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. I say, hes a workaholic. So far, this is pretty close to Eminems real life. Its all a cappella. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. I think not. Currently, he plays Harold Brooks on Love, Victor. Byrd: That was unplanned. 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. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. And I think the plan was always at the end for me to start dissing myself. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. Id just stack a few punch lines up and mostly freestyle about the guy in front of me. Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. Then I got a two-way from Paul, like, Come to Detroit, we need you to coach some of the actors. Im like, bet. Its not even a freestyle rap; its like, he sings a song. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. He didnt want anyone to know what he was gonna say. The greatest stories of war ever told on film. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. Based on his lyrics, interviews, and a movie loosely based on his life, you dont have to be an Eminem superfan to know that he didnt have an ideal childhood. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. He was really wracking the brain. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. That movie changed my life. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). Honky, sue me. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), also known as Proof was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. Anthony Mackie, I just thought he was kind of flat. Grrrrrrrrr!3. Responsible Gambling. Lottery payouts. Having fun. The Mars Project isnt as catchy. 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. She was already a huge star before appearing on 8 Miles, thanks to her roles in movies like Batman and L.A. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. 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 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. The montage was never used. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. In real life, baby Marshall also had big ears, but his family referred to him as Mickey (like the mouse) as opposed to calling him Rabbit. 20 facts you might not know about '8 Mile' - Yardbarker The best Netflix movies right now - fantastic movies to stream. 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. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. Eminem lost 24lb for the role. Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. [Laughing.] She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. 8 Mile facts: 15 things you (probably) didn't know about - Shortlist Cheddar Bob | 8 Mile Wiki | Fandom Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. Byrd: God, it was hot. Eminem - 8 Mile Freestyle Pt.Ii Vs "lotto" lyrics | LyricsFreak In 2009, the actress tragically passed away at just 32 years old. 8 Questions About '8 Mile' - Medium 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. Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. [20], In February 2021, it was announced that Latto would be named MTV's Global Push Artist of the month. I pulled him to the side and I told him he sucked. Silver: At the time, my career was over. At the end of the day, we shot them many times. Differing directors. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. Thankfully, 8 Mile specifically, its heart-pumping, near-pitch-perfect finale, explored here in full came along and forever immortalized the citys grimy scene. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. As 8 Mile was a reflection of Eminems early days, Southpaw was to be an echo of his struggles at the top. American singer Mariah Carey appeared on the official remix, which was released in March 2022. But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. Jones: When we were shooting, Em was working on the album in his trailer. In the original script B-Rabbit worked at a hotel carrying rich peoples bags and had a lot of problems with his boss. Strike: Everybody there in the crowd was a performer, a rapper, a ex-rapper, a never-could-really-rap-for-real real rapper. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. [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. Miller: Somebody tried to roast Em! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I got a betta chance joining the kkk. Love the music on 8 Mile? After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. 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. However, trailers werent such a big part of Eminems real life. On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. Motherfuckers would be like, Yo, your character sucks, so we just added this. Malone: The style that Eminem had, it was kind of born from that battle-rapping experience in Detroit.