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In 2002, Eminem starred as a fictional version of himself in 8 Mile, which is essentially a biopic chronicling his rough-and-tumble upbringing in Detroit. The soundtrack featured the iconic track that is “Lose Yourself,” and it’s now easier than ever to get a taste of the “mom’s spaghetti” that’s named-dropped in the first verse courtesy of the man who uttered those words.
Eminem had already established himself as one of the most popular (and controversial) rappers on the planet by the time 8 Mile hit theaters, and while you could argue he didn’t really have to do a ton of acting considering the subject matter, he more than held his own on the big screen.
The movie was a hit at the box office, but it arguably had nothing on the success of “Lose Yourself,” which spent twelve weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and was a hit to the point where you usually only needed to spend a few minutes scrolling through the radio before you stumbled upon a station that was playing it.
The song remains a certified jam to this day, and the Mom’s Spaghetti he talks about regurgitating before taking the stage took on a life of its own around a decade after its release thanks to the many, many memes that drew on it for inspiration.
In 2017, Eminem leaned into the joke with a Mom’s Spaghetti pop-up shop in Detroit that actually dished out servings of the pasta, and he eventually committed to the bit to the point where he opened up a permanent location in the city he hails from.
However, as of this week, you’ll no longer have to make the trek to The Motor City to get a taste, as one of the most notable names in hip-hop history announced you’ll be able to buy your very own jar of Mom’s Spaghetti pasta sauce as of October 26th.
What a world.