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8 Mile Actor Nashawn Breedlove’s Cause of Death Revealed
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8 Mile actor Nashawn Breedlove’s cause of death has been revealed.

According to an autopsy report from New Jersey’s Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner (via People), Breedlove died of acute intoxication from fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. The death was ruled as accidental.

Breedlove died in his sleep on September 24th at the age of 46 in his New Jersey home.

At the time, Breedlove’s mother Patricia released a statement confirming his death. “Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent,” she wrote. “Nashawn’s departure from this world has left an immense void in my life, one that words cannot fully express.”

She continued, “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...
See full article at Consequence - Film News
  • 12/22/2023
  • by Eddie Fu
  • Consequence - Film News
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8 Mile Actor Nashawn Breedlove’s Cause of Death Revealed
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8 Mile actor Nashawn Breedlove’s cause of death has been revealed.

According to an autopsy report from New Jersey’s Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner (via People), Breedlove died of acute intoxication from fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. The death was ruled as accidental.

Breedlove died in his sleep on September 24th at the age of 46 in his New Jersey home.

At the time, Breedlove’s mother Patricia released a statement confirming his death. “Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent,” she wrote. “Nashawn’s departure from this world has left an immense void in my life, one that words cannot fully express.”

She continued, “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...
See full article at Consequence - Music
  • 12/22/2023
  • by Eddie Fu
  • Consequence - Music
‘8 mile’ actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46
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Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, who starred in the film ‘8 Mile’, has died aged 46. The actor wasknown for taking on Eminem in a rap battle. Breedlove played the formidable opponent Lotto in the 2002 film, loosely based on rapper Eminem’s life, and appeared on the soundtrack for the 2001 film The Wash, reports BBC.

His mother confirmed his death on social media on Tuesday. He died in his sleep at his home in New Jersey on Sunday, TMZ reported.

Rapper Mickey Factz remembered him as one of the few “to beat Eminem.”

“You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness,” he added in the tribute posted to Instagram.

“Nashawn was so humble and modest he didn’t even know he had true fans,” a comment under the post read.

“No one could deny his talent,” his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“Nashawn’s departure from this...
  • 9/27/2023
  • by Agency News Desk
‘8 mile’ actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46
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Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, who starred in the film ‘8 Mile’, has died aged 46. The actor wasknown for taking on Eminem in a rap battle. Breedlove played the formidable opponent Lotto in the 2002 film, loosely based on rapper Eminem’s life, and appeared on the soundtrack for the 2001 film The Wash, reports BBC.

His mother confirmed his death on social media on Tuesday. He died in his sleep at his home in New Jersey on Sunday, TMZ reported.

Rapper Mickey Factz remembered him as one of the few “to beat Eminem.”

“You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness,” he added in the tribute posted to Instagram.

“Nashawn was so humble and modest he didn’t even know he had true fans,” a comment under the post read.

“No one could deny his talent,” his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“Nashawn’s departure from this...
See full article at GlamSham
  • 9/27/2023
  • by Agency News Desk
  • GlamSham
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Nashawn Breedlove, Who Battled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dead at 46
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Nashawn Breedlove, the battle rapper known as Lotto, who appeared alongside Eminem in 8 Mile, has died. He was 46.

Breedlove’s mother, Patricia, confirmed her son’s death on Facebook, 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, ox,’ a name that echoed his resilience and determination. Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent.”

She continued: “Nashawn’s departure from this world has...
See full article at Rollingstone.com
  • 9/26/2023
  • by Jon Blistein
  • Rollingstone.com
Nashawn Breedlove, ‘8 Mile’ Actor and Rapper, Dies at 46
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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...
See full article at Variety Film + TV
  • 9/26/2023
  • by Jaden Thompson
  • Variety Film + TV
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Nashawn Breedlove, Actor and Rapper Who Battled Eminem in 8 Mile, Dead at 46
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Nashawn Breedlove, the actor best known for battle-rapping against Eminem in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, has died at 46 years old.

Rapper Mickey Factz was the first to report Breedlove’s death on Monday, after which TMZ received confirmation from the actor’s family. According to TMZ, a family member revealed Breedlove died in his sleep on Sunday in his New Jersey home. There is no known cause of death at this time.

Breedlove played a rapper named Lotto in the movie, facing off against Eminem’s B-Rabbit in the second round of a pivotal freestyle battle. Lotto gives Em’s character a run for his money, dropping punchlines like, “I feel bad that I gotta murder that dude from Leave It to Beaver” which drew the crowd’s approval.

However, B-Rabbit took the round with some crowd-pleasing jokes of his own: “Tank-top screamin’, ‘Lotto, I don’t fit you!
See full article at Consequence - Music
  • 9/26/2023
  • by Eddie Fu
  • Consequence - Music
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Nashawn Breedlove, Actor and Rapper Who Battled Eminem in 8 Mile, Dead at 46
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Nashawn Breedlove, the actor best known for battle-rapping against Eminem in the semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile, has died at 46 years old.

Rapper Mickey Factz was the first to report Breedlove’s death on Monday, after which TMZ received confirmation from the actor’s family. According to TMZ, a family member revealed Breedlove died in his sleep on Sunday in his New Jersey home. There is no known cause of death at this time.

Breedlove played a rapper named Lotto in the movie, facing off against Eminem’s B-Rabbit in the second round of a pivotal freestyle battle. Lotto gives Em’s character a run for his money, dropping punchlines like, “I feel bad that I gotta murder that dude from Leave It to Beaver” which drew the crowd’s approval.

However, B-Rabbit took the round with some crowd-pleasing jokes of his own: “Tank-top screamin’, ‘Lotto, I don’t fit you!
See full article at Consequence - Film News
  • 9/26/2023
  • by Eddie Fu
  • Consequence - Film News
8 Mile: Every Freestyle Rap In The Movie, Ranked
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In the semi-biographical movie of rapper Eminem's pre-fame life, the best freestyle rap in 8 Mile are why the movie remains so popular. Eminem had already proven himself one of the greatest rappers of all time with his extremely successful and controversial career. Making his acting debut, the rapper, real name Marshall Mathers, brings his story to life in this Curtis Hanson-directed drama that looks at an underground music community providing some of the best freestyle raps in Eminem.

The movie stars Eminem as Jimmy aka B. Rabbit, a young man living in a trailer park with his mom (Kim Basinger) in Detroit who aspires to become a rapper. However, he faces insecurity and stage fright when competing in the intense underground rap battles. With a proposed 8 Mile television sequel on the way, fans can revisit the movie and these epic battles that are its highlight. From...
See full article at ScreenRant
  • 4/9/2023
  • by Dan Peeke
  • ScreenRant
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