Eminem wanted Mariah Carey to play her mother in ‘8 miles’, the producer claims

Eminem reportedly had a vision of family for a movie with Mariah Carey.

In the section 4 TFU podcastMusic producer Damion “Damizza” Young claimed “Way I AM” rapper, 52, Ville Carey, 56, to play his mother in 8 milesAlthough the five times the Grammy winner was only four years his senior.

Young, who first worked with Carey when he produced her single 1998 ”I still think“With Krayzieben and Da bratsaid he is responsible for introducing the “obsessed” singer and Eminem.

According to the industry veteran, Carey had recently released ”Heartbreaker“With Jay-Z And did well in her career, but expressed that she was now interested in taking on a film role.

Young said he was about to advise her to sign to make GlitterBecause it was an independent movie, when he received a call from Eminem’s camp with 8 miles Offer, which he did not necessarily approve.

With reference to the possibility of Carey’s “Achilles” heels “, Young felt he was at a crossroads.

“” If I don’t say anything and then there will be a different path in the industry or something, then I’m the bad guy, “he said about his thought process, and the reason he finally made the introduction between the two stars.

“So I go to Mariah, and I am,” Look, Eminem wants to meet you, “and she is like” no, “he told her first attempt. But when Young told her it was for a movie, she asked for her alleged about the rapper” without me “.

Young claimed he appealed to Eminem and said, “” Don’t do this. I know where you are going with this, ”and mentioned his history with Christina Aguilera. “I handle this girl, and it will cause me a problem,” he warned.

Eminem replied is said: “No, I really want her in the movie,” reminded the music producer.

With all three finally on a conversation to discuss the role, Young Carey said, “” “I want you to play my mom. “

“She didn’t like it — at all,” Young said. “Her uncertainty kicked in in great time.”

Oscar Award winner Kim BasingerNow 71, was finally cast in the role of Eminem’s alcoholic mother.

Reps for Carey and Eminem did not immediately respond to people’s request for comment.

Was released in 2002, 8 miles is based on Eminem’s own life as a future Detroit rapper. The film shows his character, the B-rabbit, navigates in the underground rap-combat scene before he finds success.

Never miss a story – register for People’s free daily newsletters Keeping up to date on the best of what people have to offer, from celebrity news to compelling stories of human interest.

Late Brittany Murphy Played as his love interest, Alex. Anthony MackieThe Mekhi Phifer and Taryn Manning Also displayed in the musical drama.

“Lose yourself” – which became a No. 1 hit – won Oscar for best original song from the movie. Eminem jumped famous 2003 -ceremonybut.