Eminem originally sought Mariah Carey for the role of his mom ultimately played by Kim Basinger in 8 Mile, according to a music producer working with the singer in the early 2000s.

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.

Damizza suggested that the meeting about "8 Mile" might have been the moment that sparked the rumored relationship between Eminem and Mariah Carey. "Next thing I know, we are at Eminem's house ...

This is an interesting revelation, as Carey ended up not appearing in 8 Mile and has also denied the two ever being romantically involved. Eminem, however, wouldn’t let her deceive the people.

Reps for Carey and Eminem did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Released in 2002, 8 Mile is based on Eminem’s own life as an aspiring Detroit rapper.

Rapper Eminem is said to have wanted singer Mariah Carey to play his mother when he made his film debut in the semi-autobiographical 2002 drama 8 Mile. The 52-year-old rapper, real name Marshall ...

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

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