Anthony Mackie recently revealed that during Eminem’s infamous final freestyle in 2002’s 8 Mile, he used actual, real-life information about Mackie for it. Speaking during a recent appearance on The ...

Eminem’s 8 Mile is back in the headlines after 22 years of its release. The musical-drama follows the life of an aspiring musician named Jimmy ‘B-Rabbit’ Smith, played by Eminem. He resolves to come ...

Eminem allegedly once wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in the movie 8 Mile. The story comes from music producer Damizza, who worked closely with Mariah and also held major roles in Hip-Hop.

Anthony Mackie will never forget his first. Discussing his film debut in 8 Mile, Mackie remembered star Eminem as "such a brilliant dude" on Tuesday's episode of Pivot Podcast. He recalled a ...

Anthony Mackie didn’t lose himself while filming the final 8 Mile rap battle against Eminem — but he did he recall things getting very personal. “We’re doing the movie and, you know, Eminem is just ...

Eminem once wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in *8 Mile*, according to producer Damizza, who says the singer “did not like that s**t at all.” Damizza revealed the unexpected casting idea during a ...

Anthony Mackie says that Eminem used elements of his real life in the climactic rap battle scene from 8 Mile. Speaking on The Pivot, Mackie reflected on working with Eminem for the classic hip-hop ...

Anthony Mackie remembers how Eminem made '8 Mile's final rap battle a personal affair in the name of making a great movie.

Eminem Wanted Mariah Carey to Play His Mother in ‘8 Mile,’ Producer Claims Eminem initially wanted to cast Mariah Carey as his mother in ‘8 Mile,’ according to one of the ‘Fantasy’ singer’s former ...

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*When it comes to art imitating life, Anthony Mackie can personally vouch for that. Literally, via Eminem. During a recent episode of the “Pivot” podcast, TMZ mentioned how Mackie reminisced over his ...