Eminem Wanted Mariah Carey to Play His Mother in ‘8 Mile’, Producer Claims

Eminem reportedly had a imaginative and prescient of circle of relatives for a film with Mariah Carey.

During the June 4 episode of the TFU Podcast, song manufacturer Damion “Damizza” Young claimed the “Way I Am” rapper, 52, sought after Carey, 56, to play his mom in 8 Mile, regardless of the five-time Grammy winner being simply 4 years his senior.

Young, who first labored with Carey when he produced her 1998 unmarried “I Still Believe” that includes Krayzie Bone and Da Brat, stated he’s chargeable for introducing the “Obsessed” singer and Eminem. 

According to the business veteran, Carey had just lately launched “Heartbreaker” with JAY-Z and used to be doing nice in her occupation, however expressed that she used to be now concerned about taking up a film function.

Young stated he used to be within the strategy of advising her in opposition to signing directly to do Glitter, because it used to be an impartial movie, when he were given a choice from Eminem’s camp with the 8 Mile be offering, which he additionally didn’t essentially approve of. 

Referring to the chance as Carey’s “Achilles’ heel,” Young felt he used to be at a crossroads.

“’If I don’t say something and then it comes another route in the business or something, then I’m the bad guy,’ ” he stated of his concept procedure, and the explanation he in the end made the creation between the 2 stars.

“So I go to Mariah, and I’m like, ‘Look, Eminem wants to meet you,’ and she’s like, ‘No,’ ” he stated of his first try. However, as soon as Young informed her it used to be for a film, she allegedly requested for the “Without Me” rapper’s quantity. 

Young claimed he pleaded with Eminem, pronouncing, “’Don’t do this. I know where you’re going with this,’ ” making point out of his historical past with Christina Aguilera. “I’m managing this girl, and it’s gonna cause me a problem,” he warned. 

Eminem allegedly answered, “’No, I genuinely want her in the movie,’ ” the song manufacturer recalled.

With all 3 in the end on a choice to talk about the function, Young stated Carey used to be informed, “’I would like you to play my mom.’ ”

“She did not like that s— at all,” Young stated. “Her insecurities kicked in big time.”

Academy Award winner Kim Basinger, now 71, used to be in the end forged within the function of Eminem’s alcoholic mom.

Reps for Carey and Eminem didn’t right away reply to PEOPLE’s request for remark. 

Released in 2002, 8 Mile is in line with Eminem’s personal existence as an aspiring Detroit rapper. The movie displays his personality, B-Rabbit, navigate the underground rap fight scene sooner than discovering good fortune. 

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The overdue Brittany Murphy starred as his love pastime, Alex. Anthony Mackie, Mekhi Phifer and Taryn Manning additionally seem within the musical drama.

“Lose Yourself” — which changed into a No. 1 hit — received the Oscar for Best Original Song from the movie. Eminem famously skipped the 2003 rite, on the other hand.