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CBR: Eminem was considered to play Batman in “Batman vs. Superman (2004)”

Comic Book Resources, also known by the initialism CBR, which is a Canadian website dedicated to the coverage of comic book-related news and discussion, has recently published a long article about Batman vs. Superman.

Batman vs. Superman was developed in the early 2000s under the working title Asylum, with Wolfgang Petersen at the helm. The initial plan was to promote the film as Batman and Superman, implying a team-up, but then, a week before release, replace the promotional posters with a new version that scratched out the word “and.” The true title would be revealed as Batman vs. Superman.

In the article, it is mentioned that the biggest rumor at the time had Eminem potentially playing Batman.

In the paragraph we read: “Christian Bale was already being rumored to play Batman, while Jude Law and Josh Hartnett were considered for Superman. Petersen also indicated he would be open to Matt Damon playing either role. The most memorable casting rumor at the time had Eminem potentially playing Batman, following the massive success of 8 Mile movie.”

You can read full article here.

Royce 5’9″ thanks Eminem for helping him reach Spotify milestone & Joyner Lucas responds

“Darkness” single from Music To Be Murdered By album has become the latest song from Eminem’s catalog to reach 100 million streams.

After “Godzilla,” ft. Juice WRLD, “Those Kinda Nights,” ft. Ed Sheeran and “You Gon’ Learn,” ft. Royce Da 5’9″ and White Gold, “Darkness” becomes fourth track from the album to surpass 100 million mark.

“You Gon’ Learn” and “Darkness” are both produced by Royce 5’9″ and reaching this milestone made the Detroit legend celebrate the achievement on Instagram.

“Thank you my dear, brother Eminem. Trusting in my ability as a producer without a placement yet… These are my first two placements … If only people knew how many quiet wins there were…” said Royce.

On the post, Joyner Lucas commented: “I take back all the s**t I used to talk about your production my brother. 🤣 Lemme get a beat.”

Check the post below:

Today, 25 years ago, Eminem released his debut album “Infinite”

On this day in 1996, November 12, Eminem released his debut album “Infinite” through Web Entertainment. Recording sessions took place at the Bass Brothers’ studio, with production handled by Denaun Porter and Eminem himself. Drums were programmed by Big Proof.

Physical copies of Infinite were released on cassette and vinyl, and Eminem sold the copies from the trunk of his car in streets of Detroit.

The album received mixed reviews from music critics, saying Em’s style is the copy of AZ and Nas.

It was also a commercial failure, selling around 1,000 copies but Eminem stated in his autobiography book The Way I Am that the album sold “maybe 70 copies.”

The album is not available on any streaming platforms except the title track “Infinite” which was remastered on its 20th anniversary.

Kanye West gives a nod to Eminem in new Drink Champs interview

Kanye West has recently done another interview with Drink Champs where the legendary rapper and producer gave a nod to Eminem.

Noregea: “I have recently read that you are one of two artists that has went 10 million and produced their own record.”

Kanye West: “Yeah, Eminem also. Eminem. That’s lit right? It’s like ambidextrous. It feels like it’s another example that I could show you all that we could build communities.”

Last month, Ye’s “Stronger” was certified diamond in the United States for selling 10,000,000 units in the country, the song that was produced by himself.

Eminem did it TWICE as “Not Afraid” and “Lose Yourself” are both certified diamond and both are produced by Eminem himself.

You can watch the interview below:

Real-life White Boy Rick reacts after Eminem portrayed him on “BMF”

The infamous White Boy Rick, real name Rick Wershe Jr., has released a statement with his reaction to Eminem’s cameo in the 7th episode of 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family.

Couple of months ago, when 50 Cent revealed Eminem would be on BMF, Rick Wershe said: “It is Eminem so that is an honor to have him portray me in a series. He was actually one of the first people that was looking at doing the movie about me so it is pretty cool that later down the line, he gets to take on this role.”

Today, DJ Vlad wrote private message to White Boy Rick and here is what he replied: “Eminem is awesome! And it was an honor! Detroit!!!”

You can check out the screenshot of the message below:

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New Song: Young Roddy – “Out The Hood,” ft. Conway The Machine

Young Roddy and Conway The Machine team up for an emotional ode to the struggle on a new song titled “Out The Hood,” produced by Camouflage Monk.

The two rappers’ descriptive pens detail their come up from the streets as kids to adults, and the family members and friends they’ve lost on the way.

Some of the quotable lyrics from the song includes the following lines: “You know, this music comes first, that’s just the way I work / Had every obstacle against me but I made it work / In the basement, plate and razor, digiscale, I’m weighin’ work / Sold my neighbors work, sold Tom an eighth for 100 on his way to work / Know a n***a that killed his cousin for snitchin’, he saw the paperwork / Still huggin’ on his momma when she pray in church.”

You can listen to the new song below:

New Song: Remedy – “The Pulpit” ft. Conway, Ghostface Killah & Cappadonna

After Inspectah Deck-assisted “Death Defying” single, Remedy enlists Ghostface Killah, Cappadonna and Conway The Machine for the second single, titled “The Pulpit”, off his upcoming album “Remedy Meets Wu-Tang.”

Remedy’s first solo album features guest appearances from Wu-Tang members on almost every track.

As our boy Conway is featured on a new single, of course it’s a dark, grimy track which reminisces golden age of hip-hop.

Some of the quotable lyrics from the song are: “Hip-hop’s holiest gunning soloist / Sun unloading clips / The remedy you’re left with sudden loneliness / My condolences.”

You can bump the new track below:

HBO removes Eminem’s homage t-shirt to LL Cool J from Hall Of Fame performance

HBO has released the trailer for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2021, featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, LL Cool J, Jay-Z and many more. The ceremony airs on the network on November 20, 2021.

While performing with LL, Eminem was paying homage to his idol by wearing a t-shirt with “Going Back To Cali” single cover on it.

From HBO’s trailer, it seems the t-shirt with LL’s cover is removed from Eminem’s performance, making it look like Em is performing with white t-shirt.

It was probably against the rules of HBO, which prohibits any kind of promotion without certain type of agreement.

Watch the trailer below:

New Song: RJ Payne – “Hells Fury,” ft. Royce 5’9″, Cory Gunz, Papoose, Rah Digga & Kay Slay

This week, RJ Payne came through with a new track titled “Hells Fury” featuring heavy lyricists including our boy Royce Da 5’9″, Papoose, Rah Digga, and Cory Gunz with DJ Kay Slay behind the keyboards.

The latest from RJ Payne comes just a few short months after he released Leatherface 3, his second project of the year following Beautiful Payne 3.

Some of the quotable lyrics from the song are: “Talk about the new Scarface, I go Brad Jordan on ’em, before corona / I put a hole in your son, that boy gon’ need an organ donor / Smokin’ on your disrespect, dead packs, stank weed / Catch me doin’ the Drink Champs, make all you n***as drink pee / To withstand the fentanyl, the bricks tan, the pink keys / I did it all with quicksand, may change you n***as sink fees.” raps our boy Royce!

Bump the new track below!

Salma Hayek talks how shocking meeting Eminem at the Oscars was

During The Kelly Clarkson Show, Salma Hayek revealed she coped with her anxiety by singing Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” before going on stage. She thought she was losing it herself, though, when she bumped into Eminem backstage at The Oscars before presenting an award. Salma dishes on the encounter, and how she was so excited to see him that she accidentally sprayed Eminem with water.

“I have a song that I put in my head that helps me get through hard times which is Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” You heard that song and you can do anything. I was presenting at the Oscars. This day I was extra nervous cause I hadn’t slept, I was jet lagged, I was feeling shaky. And this one time I was drinking water cause my mouth immediately goes dry. So I’m walking and in my head I was thinking about ‘Lose Yourself’. I’m singing the song in my head. I’m drinking the water and then I go like ‘wait a minute! Have I lost it?!’ I go to the person ‘Is Lose Yourself playing right now?!’ Because I heard it like in a stereo. Eminem was not announced that he was gonna be on the Oscars. As I was ready to come out he was on stage playing Lose Yourself.”

“I’m so nervous cause it’s me and him all of a sudden. It was really scary. I was embarrassed. At this moment I’m more nervous and he comes out exactly on the side that I’m in. I was like ‘I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!’ I spit the water out. I was drunk and I was screaming ‘I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!’ And then I see he is in shock with water all over him. Then I was like ‘I’M SORRY, I’M SORRY!’ They were like ‘Go, go’ and I was like ‘SOMEBODY TAKE THE PICTURE!’ They took a picture and then I left.

The next day I went home and I said ‘Oh my God, my hero thinks I’m a freak.’ Next morning Eminem said he enjoyed the Oscars cause he got to meet Salma Hayek!” said Salma Hayek.

Watch it below: