You not supposed to talk! But he cut it back on. He pulled a Daylyt move and got cheered at the end of his round. [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). The boot camp-style series followed young aspiring rappers in a competition against one another over a span of eight weeks. 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. 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. That was kind of like, Wait a minute this is a movie moment. The song even went on to win an Oscar, making it the only rap song to ever win that coveted award. 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. His journey to fame was a little different than that of his 8 Mile counterpart, who was far from famous, in 1995. He was a member of the groups 5 Elementz and D12 during his career. 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. Miz Korona (local MC; Vanessa in the lunch truck scene): A lot of the actors were active on the scene. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. He was reading for Cheddar Bob, Eminem's mate in the movie. From 8 Mile movie. Yep, Papa Doc, the guy who was supposed to be the top-dog of Free World and dethrone Eminem as the ultimate freestyle rapper, was Anthony Mackies first acting role. 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". Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. He showed the world his talent and what he is capable of as an artist. Fenelon: I thought it was one of the most magical moments Ive ever been a part of. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. The creativity in the hit song sums up the struggles that Eminems character is dealing with and how they relate to Eminems real life. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. But unless youre a Detroit native, this little detail probably flew over your head. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. In the 90s, we knew what was happening as it was happening in L.A. and NYC hip-hop. People are naturally inclined to root for the underdog, and things are no different in 8 Mile. But the thing was, Id lost my ID the night before. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. Now, thats a behind-the-scenes fact that is terrifying for two reasons. One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. 8. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . I was scared shitless. Tha Free World gang appears briefly for the first time at the beginning of the movie during the cypher at The Shelter when Future's boy . The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. 8 Mile is a 2002 semi-biographical hip-hop drama film starring Eminem. No way. In 8 Mile, DeAngelo Wilson starred as Jimmys friend and Sols brother, DJ Iz. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. Unfortunately, the club became a nice place, and it didnt fit the vision for the scene. Eminem was clearly a draw in 2002. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Before that it was only known as UDP: Untitled Detroit Project. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. And sometimes that was followed, and sometimes it was discarded by the rappers who were actually going to be doing the scene. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. Great movies you can stream on Amazon Prime Video now. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Marshall Mathers has always been the kind of guy to say it how it is, which you can tell just by listening to his lyrics. The whole crowd was going, Ohhh! So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. He can make fun of anyone with his clever rhymes. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. Another significant difference between B-Rabbit and Eminem lies in their physical traits. Hes up there making jokes nonstop, about everyone, keeping the crowd hype. You may have noticed Poof, Eminems long-time best friend and D12 band member, who plays Lil Tic, B-Rabbits first battle opponent. 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. The main storyline in 8 Mile is B-Rabbit struggling to get studio time and put an album out. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. [Rap] I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me! Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. For some reason, it seemed like he took mine the most personal. MarvWon: He wasnt supposed to rap against [me]. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. But its an artful weapon. All rights reserved. Of course, the star of 8 Mile is Eminem and the most recognizable face in the movie. [Pauses.] This is who I am. And I like that, at the end, he goes back to work. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. One of the major sets for 8 Mile was the trailer park, and that kind of life was depicted extremely well on screen. 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. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. . 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. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. 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. And I dont care how many times I see it I always remember how exciting that was. 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. I looked in the crowd, I see the rappers that would normally go up and battle they was like, Im not doing that. We had a monster New Years Eve party, and Ems voice was messed up. [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. Here are 15 things to know about 8 Mile Eminem was asked by director Curtis Hanson to dye his hair back to its natural brown. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. Just months later, Simon was found dead under the same mysterious circumstances. I think not. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. 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. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. Imo overall, eminem's rhymes in 8 mile were a bit weak. Miller: Some of those reactions were from the first take because thats the first time everybody in the building heard it. The films protagonist is known by many titles throughout the film including Jimmy and Rabbit, but hes primarily known by his stage name B-Rabbit (short for Bunny Rabbit). Universal. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. 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. Thats what the whole movie was building toward. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. Let me have this!. Holton was first known as . He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. He had laryngitis or some shit. People was actually scared. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. I just told him he sucked. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Mali Finn, the casting director, shed go to the clubs at two and three in the morning, and find people with the look. He is a staff writer for Grantland. 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. Rosenberg: [Hanson] wanted someone that had a lot more experience, especially because he had to balance off of Marshall, who had no experience. This is fucking phenomenal. I remember smoking cigs with Mekhi [Phifer], and were freezing but we gotta be there to listen. Fenelon: The emotion of the room was extraordinary. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! It was a lot of Mecca, Carhartt, Triple Five Soul, Champion, that type of stuff. Byrd: And all of a sudden Em shook his head like, Hey, man I cant let you get away with that. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. 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This may sound confusing, considering they are functionally the same person. One day somebody gave me Ambien, and it knocked me the f*ck out. Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. Filed Under: Movies, Eminem, 8 mile, Detroit Week, anthony mackie, mekhi phifer, curtis hanson, paul rosenberg, the hip hop shop, RAP BATTLES, oral history. [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. When I say Eminem was under a tight schedule during the movies production, Im not kidding. In 2020, Latto released the follow-up single "Muwop" (featuring Gucci Mane). Because thats what I actually did in battles to try and take peoples ammo away. Latto then revealed the release of her single "Muwop", featuring Gucci Mane, which was released on July 30. But he didnt show up for the audition. 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. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). Eminem didn't show up to collect it because he thought he had no chance of winning. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Miller: They built the set based on the actual place where [Em] and Proof used to do the battles. Can you say intimidating? Marvin MarvWon ONeal (local MC;8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. I didnt know he was gonna do that, and thats why thats the expression on my face in the movie. Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. 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. 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 he had this shit already wrote for me, honestly. 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.