Current:Home > MyNashawn Breedlove, rapper who played Lotto in Eminem's film debut '8 Mile,' dies at 46-InfoLens
Nashawn Breedlove, rapper who played Lotto in Eminem's film debut '8 Mile,' dies at 46
View Date:2024-12-23 14:31:10
Nashawn Breedlove, who starred in "8 Mile," the 2002 film that was loosely based on Eminem's life, has died at 46.
Known for playing freestyle rapper Lotto in the movie, Breedlove died in his home state of New Jersey, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Health confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday.
HipHopDX was first to report the news. The cause and manner of his death are being investigated.
His mother, Patricia Breedlove, announced the news of his passing on Facebook on Tuesday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beloved son Nashawn Breedlove's passing."
"Many of you knew him by his alias (Lotto and Ox), a name that echoed his resilience and determination," her post reads. "Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent."
She added, "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 was best known for a scene in "8 Mile" in which he and Eminem, who played the aspiring rapper B-Rabbit, compete in a rap battle. The songwriter and rapper also wrote and recorded a track in the soundtrack for DJ Pooh's 2001 film "The Wash," starring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
"RIP to one of the few emcee’s to beat Eminem… Lotto from 8 Mile," rapper Mickey Factz wrote in an Instagram post on Monday. "You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness."
'Straight Outta Compton' to '8 Mile':Celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with these films
veryGood! (58)
Related
- What is best start in NBA history? Five teams ahead of Cavaliers' 13-0 record
- Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams' Reunion May Make You Cry Dawson-Style
- A Super Bowl in 'new Vegas'; plus, the inverted purity of the Stanley Cup
- 30-foot decaying gray whale found washed ashore in Huntington Beach, California after storm
- This is Your Sign To Share this Luxury Gift Guide With Your Partner *Hint* *Hint
- How murdered Hollywood therapist Amie Harwick testified at her alleged killer's trial
- Super Bowl 2024: How to watch the Chiefs v. 49ers
- 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Hawaii's Big Island
- Patrick Mahomes Breaks Silence on Frustrating Robbery Amid Ongoing Investigation
- Breaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond
Ranking
- Francesca Farago Details Health Complications That Led to Emergency C-Section of Twins
- Bradley Cooper Gushes Over His Amazing Mom Ahead of Their Oscars 2024 Date
- Colman Domingo talks 'Rustin' Oscar nod and being an awards style icon: 'Isn't it crazy?'
- Deion Sanders adds NFL heft to coaching staff at Colorado
- 1 dead, 2 children injured in wrong-way crash; driver suspected of DWI: Reports
- Colman Domingo talks 'Rustin' Oscar nod and being an awards style icon: 'Isn't it crazy?'
- NBA sued by investors over ties to failed crypto exchange Voyager
- Nearly 200 abused corpses were found at a funeral home. Why did it take authorities years to act?
Recommendation
-
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
-
Usher Drops New Album Ahead of Super Bowl 2024 Halftime Performance
-
Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey
-
Pink Stops Concert After Pregnant Fan Goes Into Labor During Show—Again
-
Jax Taylor Breaks Silence on Brittany Cartwright Dating His Friend Amid Their Divorce
-
Brittany Mahomes makes debut as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model
-
Congressional age limit proposed in North Dakota in potential test case for nation
-
Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive NFL playoff game in 2024 season, replacing Peacock