The actor and rapper played Lotto, a fellow freestyler, in Eminem’s semi-autobiographical film.
His cause of death is unknown.
Lotto famously insults Jimmy by comparing him to “that dude fromLeave It to Beaver” during his freestyle.
Nashawn Breedlove and Eminem in ‘8 Mile’.Everett Collection
Jimmy ultimately defeats Lotto before moving on to face Papa Doc, played byAnthony Mackie.
Under his stage name Ox, Breedlove also appeared on the soundtrack of the 2001 filmThe Wash, starringDr.
DreandSnoop Dogg, performing on the song “Don’t Talk S—.”
Nashawn Breedlove.Universal Pictures
TMZfirst reported the news, saying that Breedlove died in his sleep at his home in New Jersey.
The actor’s mother Patricia A. Breedlove confirmed it onFacebookon Tuesday.
“Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
No one could deny his talent.”
“I can’t put into words the pain and hurt that I feel.
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