Nashawn Breedlove, rapper who played Lotto in Eminem's film debut '8 Mile,' dies at 46
Nashawn Breedlove, who starred in "8 Mile," the film that was loosely based on Eminem's life, has died at
Known for playing freestyle rapper Lotto in the movie, Breedlove died in his home state of New Jersey, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Health confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday.
HipHopDX was first to report the news. The cause and manner of his death are being investigated.
His mother, Patricia Breedlove, announced the news of his passing on Facebook on Tuesday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beloved son Nashawn Breedlove's passing."
"Many of you knew him by his alias (Lotto and Ox), a name that echoed his resilience and determination," her post reads. "Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent."
She added, "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."
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8 Mile actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46
Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, known for taking on Eminem in a rap battle in the film 8 Mile, has died aged
Breedlove played the formidable opponent Lotto in the film, loosely based on rapper Eminem's life, and appeared on the soundtrack for the film The Wash.
His mother confirmed his death on social media on Tuesday.
He died in his sleep at his home in New Jersey on Sunday, TMZ reported.
Rapper Mickey Factz remembered him as one of the few "to beat Eminem."
"You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness," he added in the tribute posted to Instagram.
"Nashawn was so humble and modest he didn't even know he had true fans," a comment under the post read.
"No one could deny his talent," his mother wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
"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 cross
8 Mile Star Nashawn Breedlove's Cause of Death Revealed 3 Months After Rapper Died at 46
Nashawn Breedlove's cause of death has been revealed.
The 8 Mile rapper-actor died of acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol, according to an autopsy report from New Jersey's Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner obtained by PEOPLE Friday. His death was ruled an accident.
A family member previously told TMZ that Breedlove died in his sleep on Sept. 24 at his home in New Jersey. He was
Breedlove's mother Patricia confirmed his death on Facebook, writing, “Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. 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," she continued. "He was not just my son; he was a remarkable man whose character and strength inspired all who crossed his path.”
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Breedlove was best known for his role as Lott
'8 Mile' Star Nashawn Breedlove Dies at 46 — What Was His Cause of Death?
The Gist:
- Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove passed away on Sept. 25,
- He died in his sleep at his New Jersey home.
- Nashawn is best known for his role as Lotto in 8 Mile.
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Nashawn Breedlove, an actor and rapper best known for his role as Lotto in the critically acclaimed drama 8 Mile, has sadly passed away. He was only 46 years old.
What happened? Here's what we know about Nashawn Breedlove's cause of death.
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What was Nashawn Breedlove's cause of death?
On Sept. 25, , a family member told TMZ that Nashawn died in his sleep on Sunday, Sept. 23, at his home in New Jersey. At the time of this writing, Nashawn's cause of death is unknown.
Bronx rapper Mickey Factz was the first to report Nashawn's death, sharing a tribute on Instagram: "RIP to one of the few emcee's to beat Eminem Lotto from 8 Mile. Who's friends lovingly called him, OX," he wrote alongside a clip of Nashawn rapping in the film. "You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness."
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