Eminem wanted Mariah Carey, who is just four years his senior, to play his mom in 8 Mile, according to Carey's former producer.

In a surprising reveal, music producer Damion "Damizza" Young shared that rapper Eminem once tried to cast pop legend Mariah Carey as his on-screen mother in the 2002 film "8 Mile." On the TFU ...

Eminem once wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in *8 Mile*, according to producer Damizza, who says the singer “did not like that s**t at all.” ...

Eminem initially wanted to cast Mariah Carey as his mother in ‘8 Mile,’ according to one of the ‘Fantasy’ singer’s former collaborators.

Producer Damion “Damizza” Young revealed the savage Eminem diss that may have kicked off his and Mariah Carey's longstanding feud.

Eminem reportedly wanted Mariah Carey to star as his mom in his 2002 movie '8 Mile,' despite her being just four years older than him.

Eminem, Mariah Carey and the 8 Mile role that sparked a feud, where an alleged affair, lies and controversy between the two artists was born.

Only 4 years older than Eminem, Mariah Carey was reportedly insulted by the offer to play his mother in the 2002 movie based on his life.

Eminem reportedly asked Mariah Carey to play his mother in 8 Mile. Then things took an unexpected—and steamy—turn.

Eminem allegedly once wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in the movie 8 Mile. The story comes from music producer Damizza, who worked closely with Mariah and also held major roles in Hip-Hop.

Her producer, Damizza, recently revealed that their romance was sparked by Eminem’s request that she play a specific role in his legendary movie 8 Mile.