It has been reported that Nashawn Breedlove, renowned for his portrayal of Lotto in the film 8 Mile, has sadly passed away. On Monday (Sept. 25), a tribute was posted on Instagram by Mickey Factz, honoring the actor’s memory. “We extend our condolences to one of the exceptional emcees who rivaled Eminem… Lotto from 8 Mile, also known affectionately as OX,” he wrote, sharing a video clip from the 2002 battle rap movie.
The news of Breedlove’s passing garnered reactions from fellow battle rapper Daylyt, Pete Rock, Onyx, and Grafh in the comments section of the post. Additional information about this news is yet to be officially announced, and Breedlove’s social media accounts have not confirmed anything at this time.
