Nashawn Breedlove, best known for his battle rap with Eminem in the movie “8 Mile”, has died at the age of 46.
Nashawn Breedlove Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances
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He died in his sleep Sunday at his home in New Jersey, according to family members. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
Bronx rapper Mickey Factz broke the news on his social media channels on Monday, September 25, that Breedlove had passed away.
“RIP to one of the few emcees to beat Eminem… Lotto from 8 Mile. Who friends affectionately call him, OX,” he wrote. “You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness.”
Breedlove began his rap career off camera, appearing on the soundtrack for the film Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and DJ Pooh’s 2001 “The Wash” under his rap name Ox, according to HipHopDX. A year later, the musician then went to the big screen when he appeared with Eminem in the movie “8 Mile”, which was loosely based on Eminem’s life. The actor played Lotto in the 2002 film and is best known for the scene where his character takes on Eminem’s B-Rabbit in a rap battle.
“I feel sad that I had to kill that guy from ‘Leave it to Beaver.'” Lotto raps the part, though he ultimately loses the battle.
The film grossed over $242 million at the box office on a budget of just $41 million. Additionally, the film won several awards including the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself,” two MTV Movie Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, two BMI awards, two Grammy Awards, and the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award, among others. .
Fans Pay Tribute To Breedlove
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Fans immediately took to social media to share their condolences. “RIP LEGEND ??? ‘8 Mile’ Actor Nashawn Breedlove, Famous For Battle-Rapping Eminem, Dies At 46, In His Sleep ??️,” one fan writeas others sounds, “Nashawn Breedlove, best known for Eminem’s battle rapping in the movie “8 Mile,” is http://dead.at 46. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Breedlove family. Please keep him and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.”
Another is stated on social media, “RIP Nashawn ‘OX’ Breedlove… Not a bad rapper, definitely talented.. And let’s not forget his role in our Stan’s life as Lotto (the only one who came close to beating B Rabbit imo) Damn man. Peace.”
And other fans tweeted“I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Nashawn Breedlove. ? He is best known for his role in “8 Mile.”
50 Cent Announces ‘8 Mile’ TV Show
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In January, 50 Cent announced plans to create a television series based on “8 Mile”, which he said he wanted to be a “modern version” of the film, going on to say that it would “for [Eminem’s] legacy”.
“I will bring it [Eminem’s] 8 Mile to television,” he told Big Boy TV.
“It should be there for his legacy,” 50 Cent said, further explaining that people need the story to “understand” the music. “It’s really a culture losing its color, for everyone to feel like they enjoy and appreciate it [Black music]. They see someone who is accepted and respected, it makes them feel a part of it too.”
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