Writer, Alex Larsen, is an accomplished battle rapper. He goes by the name Kid Twist.
Eminem announced in social media that he bought out the theater in Detroit for two screenings of Bodied on premier weekend and first people to show up would get free tickets to see the movie.
Many of the extras included in the film are real life battle rappers and affiliates to the major battle leagues of America and Canada. All featured partners in their respective YouTube channels: King of the Dot, URL, FreshCoast
When Behn (Jackie Long) asks his daughter what TV show she wants to watch, she states Austin & Ally (2011). Calum Worthy was one of the leads on this Disney show.
"Bodied" is the first film to be acquired for distribution by YouTube Red.