Nashawn Breedlove, ‘8 Mile’ Actor and Rapper, Dies at 46
26.09.2023 - 19:57
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Jaden Thompson Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, who faced off against Eminem in an “8 Mile” rap battle, has died in New Jersey. He was 46. He died Sunday in his sleep, according to TMZ, and the cause of death is unknown.
His mother Patricia confirmed his death on Facebook, writing “Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent. Nashawn’s departure from this world has left an immense void in my life, one that words cannot fully express.
I can’t put into words the pain and hurt that I feel. He was not just my son; he was a remarkable man whose character and strength inspired all who crossed his path.” Breedlove is known for his role in “8 Mile,” the 2002 drama loosely based on the life of Eminem. Eminem stars as Jimmy, or B-Rabbit, a white rapper from Detroit trying to make it in the majority Black world of hip-hop.
Breedlove plays the character Lotto, a fellow freestyle rapper immersed in Detroit’s hip-hop culture. Lotto is a member of the rap group The Free World, Jimmy’s rivals in the film. The rappers frequently gather and battle each other at a venue known as The Shelter; Lotto and Jimmy go head-to-head at the end of the film.
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