Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem drew from his own life to craft the now-iconic rap battle diss in 8 Mile. Mackie portrayed Papa Doc in the 2002 film directed by Curtis Hanson. During his ...

Mackie made his debut in 2002's 8 Mile, which starred Eminem in the leading role. The musical drama is a ...

Anthony Mackie will never forget his first. Discussing his film debut in 8 Mile, Mackie remembered star Eminem as "such a ...

Anthony Mackie and Eminem starred as adversaries Papa Doc and B-Rabbit, respectively, in the 2002 film ‘8 Mile’ ...

Anthony Mackie revealed on “The Pivot Podcast” Tuesday that his life story was used by Eminem as inspiration for their infamous rap battle at the end of “8 Mile.” “We’re on set one day ...

When B-Rabbit torched Papa Doc in 8 Mile’s iconic final rap battle, it was actually Eminem taking shots at Anthony Mackie. On the March 11 episode of Pivot Podcast, Mackie, 46, revealed that the ...

Anthony Mackie says that Eminem used elements of his real life in the climactic rap battle scene from 8 Mile. Speaking on The Pivot, Mackie reflected on working with Eminem for the classic hip ...

Actor Anthony Mackie, who played the role of Papa Doc, Eminem's rival and final opponent during the last rap battle in 8 Mile, revealed some unique details about the film. “We’re on set one ...

Anthony Mackie didn’t lose himself while filming the final 8 Mile rap battle against Eminem — but he did he recall things getting very personal. “We're doing the movie and, you know ...