Rapper and Actor Nashawn Breedlove, Best Known for His Role in ‘8 Mile’, Passes Away in His Sleep at Home in New Jersey

Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, best known for his role in the 2002 drama “8 Mile”, has died in his sleep at home in New Jersey. Breedlove, who famously battled Eminem in the movie, was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.

Patricia Breedlove, Nashawn’s mother, announced the news of her son’s passing on Facebook. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beloved son Nashawn Breedlove’s passing,” she wrote. “Many of you knew him by his alias ‘Lotto, ox,’ a name that echoed his resilience and determination. Nashawn’s departure from this world has left an immense void in my life, one that words cannot fully express.”

The cause of death is unknown. Fans of the rapper have taken to social media to express their grief, with many arguing that Breedlove won the rap battle against Eminem in “8 Mile”. Patricia Breedlove said of her son, “He was not just my son; he was a remarkable man whose character and strength inspired all who crossed his path.”

Nashawn Breedlove’s death has been a shock to the music and film industry, and many have paid tribute to the late rapper. His mother’s words capture the magnitude of the loss: “I can’t put into words the pain and hurt that I feel.”