The actor was best known for his role as Lotto, opposite Eminem in the 2002 film. Nashawn Breedlove has reportedly died at the age of 46 in his New Jersey home.
Breedlove plays the character Lotto, a fellow freestyle rapper immersed in Detroit’s hip-hop culture. Lotto is a member of the rap group The Free World, Jimmy’s rival in the film.
Nashawn Breedlove children: Meet his son Zaak
8 Mile actor and rap star Nashawn Breedlove has passed away sadly. Nashawn’s ex-girlfriend Latisha Harper wrote, “Thank you for posting this. Nashawn was so humble and modest that he didn’t even know he had true fans. He was so talented. The pair share one son, 22-year-old Zaak who also published a message to his lost father. RIP to my Father, The Legend of Hip Hop @nashawn.
Before his big break in 8 Mile, Breedlove rapped under the stage name OX, and he was featured on the soundtrack of 2001’s The Wash alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Nashawn was so humble and modest that he didn’t even know he had true fans.
