It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” from Hustle & Flow took home the Academy Award® for Best Original Song, putting Memphis hip-hop on Hollywood’s biggest stage. Written by: 🎹 Jordan Houston (Juicy J) 🎤 Paul Beauregard (DJ Paul) ✍️ Cedric Coleman (Frayser Boy) Presented by Queen Latifah, the crowd watched in disbelief as Three 6 Mafia became the first hip-hop group to ever perform and win on the Oscar stage. It was a win for Memphis. It was a win for the South. It was a win for the culture. “Memphi

On March 5, 2006, at the 78th Academy Awards, Three 6 Mafia became the first Hip-Hop group to win an Academy Award when 'It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp,' from the film 'Hustle & Flow,' won Best Original Song and were also the first hip hop artists to perform at the awards ceremony. Check back every day for a new moment and watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! 17 days til #Oscars95 | The Academy