Eminem wanted Mariah Carey to play his mom in 8 Mile despite being only four years his senior - ‘She did not like that,’ singer’s producer claimed

During the June 4 episode of the TFU Podcast, music producer Damion “Damizza” Young claimed the “Way I Am” rapper, 52, wanted Carey, 56, to play his mother in 8 Mile, despite the five-time Grammy winner being just four years his senior.

Damion Young said Eminem once pitched Mariah Carey as his on-screen mom in 8 Mile. The pop diva wasn’t amused, and her insecurities reportedly kicked in