The Mars Project isnt as catchy. 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 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. That was stuff people actually used to freestyle over in 95. But he cut it back on. B-Rabbit actually chokes and leaves. Although he was focused on his music career, Eminem was really close to signing on for the lead role in Southpaw back in 2009, but it ended up in Jake Gyllenhaals lap. In 8 Mile, youll notice his character Jimmy got his stage name from a childhood nickname. All the drama pretty much forced Jimmy into being responsible for raising his younger sibling. After the success of 8 Mile, he landed roles in Antwone Fisher, The Salon, and Mercy Street. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob): It was the middle of winter in Detroit. Now, Eminem did, in fact, start off doing rap battles, some held at The Shelter (a real venue in Detroit). Her latest role is the title character in the upcoming film Karen. Strike: I was punch-lining, punch-lining, punch-lining him to death Elvis will start turning in his grave?! Byrd: That was unplanned. Their love story is a little bit different than the one depicted on screen. As we know, that ended up bringing us one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Lose Yourself. Alyssa Michelle Stephens (born December 22, 1998), professionally known as Latto or Big Latto (formerly known as Mulatto ), is an American rapper and singer. Maybe Xzibit if you want that to count. 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. One of the most noticeable differences is that in 8 Mile, Rabbit has a little sister named Lily. And Rodrigo shot the movie himself he was working handheld cameras in the middle of the crowd. The actress continued to act in numerous projects throughout the years, including the films A Lot Like Love and Cold Mountain. Well, it was more like justice when they burned down an abandoned home where a little girl was sexually abused. In a real battle tournament back then, I wouldnt know who my opponents were. The boot camp-style series followed young aspiring rappers in a competition against one another over a span of eight weeks. [12] On April 23, Latto released the promotional single, "No Hook". We would have some more fun for sure, the actor added. He can make fun of anyone with his clever rhymes. People was actually scared. In real life, something similar happened with 20-year-old Marshall Mathers, but he was arrested. He was a childhood friend of Eminem, who also grew up in Detroit. I still have those. I looked in the crowd, I see the rappers that would normally go up and battle they was like, Im not doing that. But some dude spit something and the crowd actually liked it. He killed Lotto. 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. The role eventually went to Evan Jones who nailed the part. Instead of giving himself a break, overworking himself only made his substance abuse issues worse. He needed a movie makeover that required physical changes in order to play the down-and-out Detroit native living in a trailer park. Danny Boyle was in early discussions to direct but his vision for the film didn't match Eminem's as well as Curtis . But the actual building itself was demolished in 2009, seven years after 8 Mile came out. Yikes! But as he was listening to other people spitting out lyrics, Slim Shady stepped in to do what he does best. Appearance Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. 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? Producing duo Alan and Peter Richie wanted the movie to be a spiritual sequel to 8 Mile. That instinct, Eminem saysof his will to battle, never goes away.. OnApril 17, ESPN will premiere30 for 30: Bad Boys, a documentary about those unforgettable Pistons teams. 8 Mile is a 2002 American hip-hop drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. Rosenberg: I remember some of the people at Paramount telling me, You know, this is really something special here. Lotto appears frequently with his Free World crew. At the time, the automotive industry was mostly viable in Detroit. Throughout the movie, we saw B-Rabbit and his friends often chilling at the Chin Tiki. [19], In January 2021, it was announced that Latto would be changing her stage name from "Mulatto" following the controversy of the term being deemed as colorist. Every 10 minutes someone was trying to slide us a demo to slide to Em. Differing directors. Latto. In 2008, the actor died by suicide in Los Angeles. Really, just every detail, we made sure it looked right. Malone: At the Hip Hop Shop, probably 90 percent of the time, it was two winners: It was either Em or Proof. In real life, neither Eminem nor his friends ever burned a house down. Reportedly, the rapper lost 24 pounds for the movie so that he could portray the white, skinny trailer park kid more accurately. And if they were over-rehearsed, or if people knew too much about what the other person was gonna say, it would affect the immediacy of the reactions. The DJ was crazy. It would make the rounds fit together better. 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. Strike: We was joking around on the mic. When it comes to online information, a lot of facts tend to be false. Tough. his real name is Jimmy Smith Jr., though we never . First World Lottos Exposed Good on Paper, Shady in Real Life. Jones: Malik [Barnhardt, who played Free World member Moochie] hated what I was wearing. Craig G: I remember it was still called The Untitled Detroit Project. They were messing around, taking turns shooting buildings and signs, until Rabbit (who is driving) took his turn and shot a parked police car. Scares on subscription, with these best horror movies on Netflix. 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. Every scene in the movie, everywhere [Rabbit] goes, someone reminds him of that failure when he chokes at the beginning. Weve got some behind-the-scenes facts about the rap movie and its accuracy in relation to Marshall Mathers real life. "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. He is a staff writer for Grantland. You know, you cant script the kind of stuff I say in this film.4. 1:00 PM. But you know what they say, hard work pays off. Byrd: Em was sick. This works better than anything I could have dreamed of. That rap was so much better than anything that I wrote. His acting career doesnt seem to be slowing down. And then he starts writing his rebuttal right then and there. Unfortunately, things didnt work out with Eminem as the lead, and the project fell through. Lotto.com Inc. 111 Town Square Place Jersey City, NJ 07310. Its all a cappella. After releasing her 2019 single "Bitch from da Souf", Latto signed with RCA Records. Fenelon: We did the casting out of Detroit. The movie follows an aspiring/struggling white rapper named B-Rabbit. [27] All three songs were included on Latto's second studio album, 777, which was released on March 25. Honky, sue me. His father was an English teacher, he was raised around poetry. Ohhhh! And he turned on his microphone and killed him! Rosenberg: We didnt do anything in L.A. We shot the whole thing in Detroit. Directed by Curtis Hanson Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Silver . Mekhi had his dreads on I know them things was itching. The man who recently took on the role of Captain America in one of the most historically successful cinematic film franchises faced his biggest enemy in 2002 in his first movie ever. Dye tryin'. 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. Silver: At the time, my career was over. He actually took a job as a short-order cook at a restaurant called Giberts Lodge. Everyone was under the weather. 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. She is hooked on drugs, and Jimmy gets in a fight with her live-in boyfriends. Rosenberg: We whittled it down based on what was available a lot of records werent cleared properly, so there were sample issues. Do this. My biggest thing was just trying to be on the same level as Mekhi fucking Phifer.2. 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'. Debatable with Lickity Split, loss against Lotto. Rosenberg: I wouldnt think that any screenwriter in their right mind would try to pen freestyle battle lyrics. His first appearance was him, along with his crew, chanting "choke" in front of B-Rabbit crew. In addition to his demanding movie work, Eminem was getting ready to launch 50 Cents career and recording his own album, The Eminem Show. 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. Including us. Strike: I didnt know anything he was gonna say. In preparation for his role, Eminem took things to extreme measures, as always. They told them the nicest rapper can rap against Em, blah blah blah. Spitting out rhymes and such impressive lyrics is definitely not as easy as it looks. When we started, I didnt really have no lines. They sent me the script and pretty much outlined where they needed rhymes. The same day, Latto was also featured on G-Eazy's single, "Down". Miller: It might as well be real because it was nothing but young, hungry dudes there. I just never thought her character would show up to that battle, and she wouldnt show up dressed like that. Universal. Quentin Tarantino wasnt as close as Boyle, but rumor has it that Tarantino was extremely interested in working on the film. In hindsight it makes sense, but back then we were bummed. Ask yourself if you . Quality-wise, I think this battle is comparable to the ones in 8 Mile (to be fair, if you can't write as well as someone else can freestyle, you're a really lousy writer.) I guess that instinct never goes away. At the end of the day, we shot them many times. 2 notebook? Everybody after that was just like, Whyd you get up here and do this?. {lotto} I'll spit a racial slur honkie sew me. Personally I think he lost to Lotto but I gave him the rounds against Lyckety-Splyt and Papa Doc. It caught me all by surprise. You think these niggas gonna feel the shit you say? Cookie Policy. Then, the character spends weeks practicing and preparing for his triumphant return. An acting career was too much, and he wanted to focus on what he does best, spitting out those brilliant rhymes. Although his hard work and dedication brought the rapper success, acknowledgment, and money, his overwhelming schedule began to take a toll on him. [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. Amos Barshad has written for New YorkMagazine, Spin, GQ, XXL, and the Arkansas Times. You gotta get to that moment in the end: Fuck you, you dont define me. Rosenberg: Ultimately the decision was Curtiss.1He went through and watched tons of tape and saw people rapping live. Fenelon: In the original script, in the rap battles throughout, itd kind of describe what the gist of it was. Mekhi Phifer: A lot of that stuff was off-the-cuff improv. 8 Mile is a 2002 semi-biographical hip-hop drama film starring Eminem. Who knows? 8 Mile Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Perhaps it was so that audiences could distinguish between Marshall Mathers, the rapper, and the character he is playing. Imo the first guy kinda cookee him tho. But the rapper never worked at a hotel either. The fire was started by unknown causes. Coincidence? In 8 Mile, B-Rabbit lives in a run-down trailer home with his mother, who has her own set of issues. I think he had this shit already wrote for me, honestly. But in real life, Eminem has a younger brother named Nathan. Jones: Em was always working he always had his headphones on, sitting in a corner with a notepad. I wanted Proof to play Future. As it turns out, the real-life Bob never actually shot himself. ShortList is supported by you, our amazing readers. Rap fans perhaps recall Detroit hip-hop collective D12, which Eminem helped make famous. And hes doing Lose Yourself, and hes going, No more Mekhi Phife Mekhi was, like, so happy! [11], In March 2020, it was officially announced that Latto had signed with RCA Records. Let me have this!. I was fucking terrified: I mean, who the fuck am I to pitch a hip-hop movie to Dr. Dre? We werent necessarily gonna bow down to him. So I took my own life experience as a failure, and I used that. [8], In January 2019, Latto released the song "Bitch from da Souf". 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. The 8 Mile Rap Battles; . 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. . During one famous scene in 8 Mile, B-Rabbit and his buddies drive around with a paintball gun. 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. [The soundstage] was still in the process of being constructed. 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. Rosenberg: Im pretty sure Ox [who played Lotto, Eminems second-round battle competitor] was brought in by Steve Stoute. 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. Do you ever wonder what an 8 Mile sequel would have looked like? And nobody is gonna try to write raps for Eminem. Only person he beat was Papa Doc. People were generally a bit sniffy when rapper Eminem decided he was going into movies, expecting something a bit Ja Rule or Vanilla Ice. Anthony Mackie (Papa Doc): It was crazy for me because it was my first job. But Em wasnt supposed to talk because his voice was raw. First World Lottos Review Lotto operators will more or less follow the same principle when making an offering to clients. Hager-Leonard: The 1980 Middleweight Championship Fight, Showbiz & AGs Next Level (Nyte Time Mix),, We Went There: Blur Finally Plays Madison Square Garden, Jay Z and Tidal Bring Beyonc and Friends to Barclays Center, Trump, Miley, and Hillary Two-Times: The SNL Premiere, Bullock and Thornton Cant Save Our Brand Is Crisis, An Obsessive Ridiculous 6 Trailer Deconstruction, Box Office Winners & Losers: Everything Bombs, Russell, the Creator: Westbrooks Underrated Playmaking, The Laughs, Pathos, and Overwhelming Talent of Jan Hooks, World Series Preview: Five Questions for Games Three and Four, 50 Scenes That Do Not Appear in the X-Files Revival. 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! Phifer: When I really knew was in the battle scenes; the crowd, the extras, they made those battle scenes. But the real Slim Shady never worked in a factory. 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. In one famous 8 Mile scene, B-Rabbit and his crew decide to take the law into their own hands. [Laughs.] 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. [22][23], In May 2021, she confirmed in various interviews that she had officially settled on a new stage name, following scrutiny for the racially charged nature of her name. Lotto was wearing the tank top, so he picks on him about the tank top. 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. It was gonna be impossible to have them be truly live. The director told him, you have to save your voice, so they cut his mic off. Responsible Gambling. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. Wed be like, Whatever, you the king of the ludicrous lucrative lyrics, you be aiight!. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. [2] Stephens was bullied in school for being "light-skinned" which inspired her to later adopt the stage name Miss Mulatto when she began her rapping career, after the "mulatto" racial classification. But that doesnt mean he was the only rapper to appear in the film. Fuckin' wit Lotto, dawg, you gotta be kiddin! 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Alyssa Michelle Stephens was born in Columbus, Ohio, on December 22, 1998, to Misti Pitts and Shayne Stephens. When she died, she was married to Simon Monjack. And its always helpful when the best scene in the movie happens at the end. On his next record, Encore, Eminem sounds exhausted, and it feels like a desperate cry for help. Nashawn 'Ox' Breedlove played lotto in"8 mile" ;-) 8 Mile is a movie that stars Eminem and was released in 2002. . Whether he is making music or doing drugs, Eminem doesnt mess around; its all or nothing with this guy. [34] She released a track, "Fuck Rice Street", attesting to her innocence and anger toward the police. Along with Sons of Anarchy director Kurt Sutter, Eminem planned what Sutter called a metaphorical continuation of the 8 Mile story. But it really was genuinely exciting every time. Gary Sinise was the first choice to play Greg, the boyfriend of Jimmy's mother (Kim Basinger). Hes acting for the first time, hes basically in every single scene, he was raising his daughter, he had relatives in town, he had to do the soundtrack album, he had to constantly come up with lyrics. You not on his level.. He is also seen punching B-Rabbit in the stomach during the fight. So I'm watching 8 Mile the other day and I realize that this guy is good. The montage was never used. They have computers so they know every number combination sold. If I were to describe Eminem in one world, I think extreme would be the way Id sum him up. Rumors swirled about the costars getting a little too cozy (despite playing mother and son). 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. She also portrayed Michelle Knight in the Lifetime movie Cleveland Abduction, based on the real-life story of the Ariel Castro kidnapping. Prints of the film were sent to cinemas labelled as The Mars Project. They occasionally let the jackpot get large to stimulate more interest. Two of Eminems biggest inspirations, Jay-Z and Nas, were at the peak of their feud during the production of 8 Mile. 8 Mile opened to $51.2 million domestically, the second-highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie at the time . We wanted [Eminem] to go through the emotional arc in order. Proof went to him to get the money for that. Next, the Three One Third reaches up to his crew again and punches Lotto in the face, resulting in a fight. [7], Stephens' second mixtape, Latto Let 'Em Know, was released in April 2017. One of the most successful recording artists in the world is undoubtedly Marshall Mathers. Eugene Byrd (Wink): I was considering [Curtis Hanson] Splinter. Universal. It was also, in no uncertain terms, a love letter to a scene. 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. That could really have an effect on a persons self-esteem. As it turned out, this eerie rumor was just that, a rumor. The rhymes were dope, but the extras were They made it hype. Jones: Its funny, some of the best times of my life was in the middle of winter in Detroit. 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. Miller: That movie is permanently etched in my mind. Fenelon: Curtis assembled an amazing crew. Thanks to Detroits economic turndown, the place closed down in 1980, two decades before the filming of the movie. At that time I was in the streets, carrying guns. 8 Mile is a film loosely based on the Eminems life, depicting what its like to be an aspiring artist on the streets of Detroit. It was called The Untitled Detroit Projectat the time. But in 1995, the rapper recorded his first album, Infinite, and released it in 1996. Director Curtis Anderson and Eminem agreed that it would add a unique authenticity to the movie if they would shoot the final rap battles at The Shelter, the club where Eminem got his start. We had all been in the scene for a moment. His Full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. At the time, Eminem was rocking his signature bleach blond hair, but he was asked to dye it back to brown for the movie. Recently (in October 2020), Melki said he would love to work with Eminem again. But at the time, he had not yet even shot a movie in the United States. Ohhhhhhhhh!, Strike: Em said, How you gonna get up here with some shit you wrote in your no. I mean, this is Eminem we are talking about. the verses wouldnt hold up against writtens but in a freestyle context theyre fine with the occasional great moment. They do let people win the smaller $50k prizes. UPDATE: Seth Rogen has revealed that he once auditioned for 8 Mile but ended up not getting the part. 8 Mile (2002) was originally considered to have an unofficial follow-up movie, titled Southpaw (2015) with Eminem reprising his role, now as a down-on-his-luck lightweight left-handed boxer trying to regain custody of his daughter. This is fucking phenomenal. 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. Silver: A success story, that just wasnt interesting to me. Malone: The tongue-twister style was popular when [Eminem] was first rapping. In 8 Mile, he meets his love interest, Alex (played by Brittany Murphy), at work. People drive around Detroit looking for that building. So helpful throughout the process. It was kind of like watching your best friend graduate from college. I had to leave him how he left Rabbit earlier in the movie. However, Em found his workaround to make the two rap heavyweights appear in the movie's album soundtrack. But for the most part they wrote their own verses. Fenelon: Everyone was encouraged to write their own words a little bit. One of the greatest things about Eminem, and why everyone gravitates toward him, is that hes not shy about calling anyone out, even himself. It had a more down-and-dirty look, a more rough warehouse look than the actual Shelter. Jones: The actual guys who battled were obviously rappers. Its not a huge surprise that 8 Mile has become a cult-classic film. He took me and we got three Phat Farm jean outfits, matching Timberlands. Detroit. B-Rabbit almost worked as a hotel bellhop before they settled on the factory. There are a lot of things you can say about Eminem, but a liar is not one of them. Latto made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", which was released on August 7, 2020. After 8 Mile, Mekhi starred as Dr. Gregory Pratt on the medical drama ER from 2002 to 2008. He ended up just getting booed off the stage. As it turned out, its an exotic-themed nightclub in Motor City in real life, owned by Marvin Chin. Hed done Amores Perros, and thats the kind of kinetic energy and naturalism and realism that Curtis wanted to have in the movie. Even down to, when you look at the crowd in the Shelter, there werent that many women. The single "Response Diss" is a diss song directed toward Young Lyric, a fellow competitor from The Rap Game. [6], In 2016, Stephens became a contestant on the Lifetime reality series The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah. Should we do something about this?, Miller: On the final song nobody knew what he was gonna say. He was modestly successful too. Isn't that Eminem rapping? The reason his character is nicknamed Bunny Rabbit is that Eminem has pretty big ears. Her death was caused by a combination of pneumonia, iron deficiency, and multiple drug intoxication and was officially ruled accidental. All the previous three months, he would say he didnt know if he was gonna have it. Byrd: He went into an evisceration of this dude. 8 Mile is a semi-autobiographical film that follows Jimmy Smith Jr, a struggling young rapper. 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. That was kind of like, Wait a minute this is a movie moment. Although the gender of the sibling differs, this comes really close to Eminems real family dynamic growing up. If you ever want to pump yourself up, just play the song. And, uh, he didnt take too kind to the reaction that I got. Casting directors couldnt pick a more perfect actress to play Alex, Jimmys love interest, than Brittany Murphy. I remember smoking cigs with Mekhi [Phifer], and were freezing but we gotta be there to listen. Eminem: I dont know if Papa Doc was always going to end up speechless. These kids were in there for two weeks! It's been nearly 20 years since Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a sideways take on the rapper's life. 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 On August 11, Latto was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[15][16]. [33], In May 2019, Latto was arrested for theft when she was mistaken for another woman. 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 then overdosed later in that period. You choose digits for your favorite lotto, you make a payment and they buy a ticket on your behalf. [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. It was like, Keep in mind that you going at Eminem! 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. However, when Southpaw was eventually made in 2015, Antoine Fuqua was brought on as director and Jake Gyllenhaal, not Eminem, took the lead role. 8. My purpose was to make him mad. Then, Dr. Dre signed Em and got him the heck out of there. Either way, its a nice thing to have on your resume. 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. 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. Tha Free World are a group of battle rappers (six rappers). Eminem is widely referred to as a rap God and lyrical genius. I mean, Eminem is one of the top-selling artists in music history, and the movie came out at the height of his popularity. [24], On September 24, Latto released the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, "Big Energy". Eminem portrays the character as it was based on him. 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. Latto, under the stage name "Miss Mulatto" at the time, was the overall winner of the competition. But when he walked away with his pants down that was everything. But Marshall didnt wanna give up what he was doing. Infidelity certainly plagued Marshalls real-life relationship with Kim Scott, so its easy to draw parallels.