‘8 Mile’ actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove dead at 46
nypost.comtold TMZ that Breedlove died in his sleep on Sunday at his home in New Jersey. The cause of death is still unknown.“Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor,” his mom Patricia Breedlove began in a Facebook post. “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,” she added.Breedlove found fame after playing rapper Lotto in the film, which was loosely based on the “The Real Slim Shady” hitmaker’s life.The film’s final scene sees him and Eminem’s character B-Rabbit engage in a heated rap battle.Following the news of his death, rapper Mickey Factz posted a heartfelt tribute on social media alongside a clip of Breedlove rapping in “8 Mile.”“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,” he wrote on Instagram.Latisha Harper, Breedlove’s ex-girlfriend with whom she shared a son, rushed to the comments section, writing that her ex was “so humble” and “didn’t even know he had true fans.”“He was so talented,” Harper went on. “Not only Wa (sic) he an amazing MC he sang better than Luther.
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