Eminem's '8 Mile' Co-Star Nashawn Breedlove Dead at 46
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Nashawn Breedlove, the actor who took on the role of Lotto in the 2002 movie 8 Mile, facing off against Eminem's character Jimmy, or B-Rabbit, in a rap battle, has passed away. He was 46.
The sad news of his passing was shared with TMZ by his family. They stated that Breedlove died in his sleep on Sunday, Sept. 24, in New Jersey at his home. The cause of death is not clear yet.
Before his family confirmed his death, rapper Mickey Factz shared the news that Breedlove had died on his Instagram. Sharing a clip of the late rapper's iconic 8 Mile scene, Mickey Factz wrote, "RIP to one of the few emcee’s to beat Eminem… Lotto from 8 Mile. Who’s friends lovingly called him, OX. You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness."
Before his big break in 8 Mile, Breedlove rapped under the stage name OX, and he was featured on the soundtrack of 2001's The Wash alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. According to The U.S. Sun, Breedlove also had a son named Zaak.
Many friends and fans of the rapper commented on Mickey Factz's post with condolences and tributes.
"NOOOOOO! 💔 I met Ox when we was Teens. He was in a group called The Now. Illest group of emcees I've ever met in my friggin life. They SMOKED my group in a showcase competition but they was humble and cool," wrote musician Datin, before highlighting Breedlove's character. "Ox stood out. Super good dude. I lost touch with him before 8 Mile. I had high hopes for that man. Sad to hear this news. May he RIP 😔."
"Nashawn was so humble and modest he didn’t even know he had true fans. He was so talented. Not only was he an amazing MC he sang better than Luther," wrote another.
Fellow rapper Daylyt commented, "The first mc who was ever robbed of his win in a rap battle! Rip lotto."
Many more shared their personal experiences with Breedlove, while also thanking Mickey Factz for posting about his passing.
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