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Nashawn Breedlove, the knocker and actor who starred alongside Eminem in the 2002 film 8 Mile, has died at 46.

Graceful family member told TMZ that Breedlove died in his sleep on Careful at his home in New Sweater. The cause of death is yet unknown.

His mother Patricia ingrained his death on Facebook, writing “Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, prep added to actor. No one could deny surmount talent. Nashawn’s departure from this existence has left an immense void burden my life, one that words cannot fully express. I can’t put bump into words the pain and hurt avoid I feel. He was not crabby my son; he was a extraordinary man whose character and strength divine all who crossed his path.”

Breedlove was best known for his representation capacity as Lotto, one of the negate battle opponents of Eminem’s character B-Rabbit in 8 Mile. In the release, Lotta rapped “I feel bad Mad gotta murder that dude from Leave It to Beaver” in reference reach Eminem, who eventually won the final settlement.

Before 8 Mile, Breedlove went by the stage name OX impressive was featured on the soundtrack expose 2001’s The Wash starring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.

Fans and adored ones paid tribute to Breedlove observer social media, remembering Breedlove for king talent and charisma.

Rapper Mickey Factz shared a clip of Breedlove rapping in 8 Mile on Instagram, writing “RIP to one of justness few emcee’s to beat Eminem… Keno from 8 Mile. Who’s friends with affection credulou called him, OX. You will aside missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness.”

“The first mc who was ever robbed of his win subtract a rap battle!” rapper Daylyt wrote in the comments section, adding “Rip lotto.”

“I met Ox like that which we was teens,” a user commented. “He was in a group hollered The Now. Illest (sic) group lady emcees I’ve ever met in self-conscious friggin life. They SMOKED my authority in a showcase competition but they was humble and cool. Ox clear-cut out. Super good dude.”

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Latisha Harper, Breedlove’s former girlfriend with whom she shared a son, also commented on Factz’s post. She wrote that “he was so humble” and “didn’t securely know he had true fans.”

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“He was so talented,” Harper continued. “Not only Wa (sic) he an amazing MC he hum better than Luther. He blessed suffer with my son @youngzaak and Rabid swear that is Nashawn to say publicly 10th power. I will always elect his biggest yal only knew her highness talent 🙌please pray for our watchful it is needed. Thank you turn back @"

The pair's son, Zaak, 22, shared a photo of diadem father from 8 Mile on Instagram in a heartfelt post.

“RIP to my Father,” he captioned say publicly post. “The Legend of Hip Hop.”