Actor and rapper Nashawn Breedlove, renowned for his role in the 2002 film ‘8 Mile,’ where he engaged in a memorable battle-rap scene with Eminem, passed away at the age of 46. The cause of his death has been disclosed following an autopsy report from the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner in New Jersey, obtained by PEOPLE.
According to the report, Nashawn Breedlove died from acute intoxication resulting from the combined effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. The medical examiner ruled his death as accidental. The rapper-actor was found dead in his sleep on September 24 at his residence in New Jersey, as revealed by a family member, who was initially unaware of the cause of death.
Breedlove’s mother, Patricia, confirmed the news on Facebook, expressing her grief and emphasizing Nashawn’s multifaceted talents as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. She described him as a remarkable man whose departure has left an immense void.
Nashawn Breedlove played the character Lotto in ‘8 Mile,’ a film partially based on Eminem’s life. He gained recognition for a memorable rap battle scene opposite Eminem’s character, B-Rabbit.
Before his role in ‘8 Mile,’ Breedlove, using the stage name OX, was featured on the soundtrack for the 2001 film ‘The Wash,’ starring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, according to PEOPLE.
The news of Nashawn Breedlove’s cause of death sheds light on the circumstances surrounding the untimely passing of the talented actor and rapper, leaving fans and the entertainment community mourning his loss.
