He was a natural on screen and didnt go unnoticed. Unfortunately, Curtis Hanson was not available for interviews because ofrecent medical complications. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. [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. Every scene. [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). Except for Anthony Mackie, whos, like, from Juilliard. Eminem was supposed to play the role of the boxer. Mackie: Im supposed to play a rapper, and there were all these real rappers on set. He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. We hoped itd be good we had no idea itd be that good. 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. 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. No way. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. Well, that thought came to the mind of highly sought-after director Kurt Sutter (who created the Sons of Anarchy series). [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". We had all been in the scene for a moment. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. The whole crowd was going, Ohhh! Bro you're actually kind of right lol I remember watching 8 Mile for the first time in 2013 and I thought Eminem won the final 3 battles, no debate. 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 real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. But how the battle actually went and what rhymes were used was pretty much open. Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. 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. The lineage of Detroit battle rap goes, first, through the Rhythm Kitchen, a weekly party hosted by party promoter and clothing designer Maurice Malone at a Chinese restaurant called Stanleys Mania Cafe. In 1995 (the year the movie takes place), the couple had a daughter together. Can you say intimidating? He didn't want people thinking he was just playing his stage persona. After 8 Mile, Kim starred in films like Cellular, The Sentinel, The Nice Guys, Fifty Shades Darker, and plenty more. That was a really great decision that Curtis and Em made. He killed Lotto. So helpful throughout the process. Rosenberg: It was all a hundred percent real. But for the most part they wrote their own verses. 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. Yikes! I wanted it to be about a guy not trying to make it, but just trying to figure it out. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. Fenelon: The emotion of the room was extraordinary. 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. Rendered in muted blues and grays, obsessively authentic, and boldly understated, the result was, quite possibly, the best rap movie ever made. Responsible Gambling. this shit is a Horror flick but a black guy doesn't die in this movie. The tape featured artists like Molly Brazy, Lil Key, Crucial, and Silent. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. On July 15, 2022, she released the song "Pussy". That makes me believe you really don't have a interest in livin! Someone would have to talk about what Im wearing or whatever so that I could counter with such-and-such. The first obviously being that audiences cant imagine anyone other than Mekhi Phifer playing the role of B-Rabbits Uncle-Tom friend, Future. And, you know, he had a few choice words for me. i'll do it the lotto style you gotta be kiddin. Eminem's two biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the height of their feud at the time of 8 Mile production. 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. Eminem: I only had to come up with some of the other rappers lines so that my replies would tie in. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. In Southpaw, Eminem would have played a boxer who hit the big time but gradually lost his way. Although Jake Gyllenhaal was brought in as a replacement, the entire potential 8 Mile sequel subplot was nixed. He is known to go to extreme lengths in everything, good or bad. One member even threatened B-Rabbit with it. Xzibit, another Dr. Dre protg, also made its way into the film. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. Rodrigo Prieto has become one of the top five cinematographers working today. She was also the voice behind Luanne Platter on the animated series King of the Hill. They occasionally let the jackpot get large to stimulate more interest. 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. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. Yo, it's time to get rid of this coward right here once and for all, Yo, I'll spit a racial slur, honky, sue me, The shit is a horror flick, but the black guy doesn't die in this movie, That makes me believe you really don't have an interest in livin'. For the most part, it was a real battle, and it was set up that way. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. I told Em, Yo, thank God you didnt do me like Lotto. Theres no coming back there. 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. 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. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? 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. Latto. 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 rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. I was like, I need this all the time, the rapper told Rolling Stone. She first appeared on American rapper Jermaine Dupri 's reality television series The Rap Game in 2016, where she was known as Miss Mulatto and won the show's first season, but she . Lotto is a member of The Leaders Of Tha Free World. 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 . Jigga teams up with State Property frontman Freeway for "8 Mile and Runnin'" while Nas's song, "U Wanna Be Me . Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. [28] Latto was featured on Chloe Bailey's single "For the Night". Byrd: God, it was hot. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. (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 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. For example, Marshall met Kim back when he was 15, and the two were in a long-term (slightly toxic) relationship while Em was struggling to make it in the hip hop scene. But he showed them, with a critical hit, a box office smash and an Oscar. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. Its no different when it comes to behind-the-scenes movie secrets, and here is a great example. Rosenberg: Period-wise, we had to make sure the wardrobe was right. HIPPITY HOOPLA" is just bad lol. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. [Laughing.] They hook up, he develops feelings for her, and then he walks in on her cheating on him with some dude. Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. 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. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. In order to get the crowd on your side, the best thing to do was to make a smart remark, or a joke. To celebrate, Grantland will devote an entire week, fromApril 11 through April 18, to the various stories of this wholly original place. 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. The film made a massive $51 million on its opening weekend. The pair tied the knot in 1993 and had their daughter Ireland in 1995. I feel like I could get Alzheimers and still remember this experience. Fantastic films from the 80s, an amazing decade of movies. There was a brief chase, but luckily, Rabbit managed to elude the cops. He was also collaborating with various artists for the 8 Mile accompanying soundtrack album and had to produce the debut album of his Detroit rat pack, Devils Night. At one point during filming, a series of scenes for a planned montage of local rappers competing against Eminem were shot. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). People was actually scared. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. 8 Mile cast member): That was real cool. The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears. Differing directors. Confidential. 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 mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. 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. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. 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. During that time, he appeared in films like Imposter, Honey, and Dawn of the Dead, to name just a few. I havent had the opportunity to wear them as much. 8 Mile can be described or thought of as a semi-autobiographical account of Eminem in a 1995 Detroit setting. The makes sure those number combinations never come up. Mekhi Phifer almost didnt take his role in 8 Mile. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. Marshall Mathers got his rap moniker in a pretty simple way, from his initials, M.M., or more famously, Eminem. First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. I dont know about todays battles, but usually its not a very female-oriented genre. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. It wasnt in the cards. 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! Tough. Universal. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? 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 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. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. In hindsight it makes sense, but back then we were bummed. Much respect to Curtis Hanson he pulled us in the back: If you guys dont get this shit right now, Im gonna remove you out the whole fucking movie. He straightened us out real quick. He needed a movie makeover that required physical changes in order to play the down-and-out Detroit native living in a trailer park. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. But her amazing performance as a drug addict mother definitely helped her career. Universal. Jones: He was just supposed to be mumbling stuff, pretending for the camera. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. B-Rabbit v.s Lotto 2nd Battle From 8 Mile. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. Because it was Detroit, it was a lot of Maurice Malone, Hip Hop Shop clothing. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". She credits Clayton County as the place that gave her street credibility. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. Rosenberg: Marshall treated the filming of the battle scene like it was real battle. The only problem was that taking on the film would mean that Tarantino would have had to back out of making Kill Bill, which wasnt really an option. He kind of looked like Splinter to me. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. It was accompanied by a remix with rappers Saweetie and Trina. [9] In June 2019, she released her second extended play, titled Big Latto, which was preceded by "Bitch from da Souf". It caught me all by surprise. I was like, Dont worry about money. Both songs were certified platinum and appeared on Latto's debut album Queen of da Souf, which was released in August 2020. Jones: Even if you had heard it before, the bars were so complex that you were reacting every time you heard it. They couldnt shoot the final battle of 8 Mile at The Shelter (Eminems original club). "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. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. It doesnt exist. Needless to say, there were other things going on, other than just filming the movie. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. Rosenberg: We brought in Craig G to help coach the other battlers and to help them refine and edit their raps to get the right attack, the right potency, as well as to be concise enough. [30] On February 17, 2023, Latto released her new single "Lottery". You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. And Paul Rosenberg was conducting [audition] battles out and about in the cold. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". When 8 Mile hit theaters in the fall of 2002, it was a minor revelation. Then I got a two-way from Paul, like, Come to Detroit, we need you to coach some of the actors. Im like, bet. 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. She released a new single titled "The Biggest", to go with the announcement of her new name. The films infamous hangout spot, Chin Tiki, has been abandoned. Robert Claus did, however, become an Emcee under the name DJ Rec. Jay-Z partnered up with State Property frontman Freeway for 8 Mile and Runnin, and Nass track was U Wanna Be Me, number 10 on the album. B-Rabbits mom is portrayed by actress Kim Basinger. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good.