Three 6 Mafia became the first hip hop group to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and the first hip hop artists to perform at the ceremony. Were nominated for this? Juicy J: I was ready to party, Lets get drunk and meet some beautiful actresses!, DJ Paul: You know how after the Oscars are over you go upstairs to the Governors Ball? I asked [the late, longtime Academy Awards producer] Gil Cates, So do you want us to wear suits when we perform? and he started laughing. [Chorus: x2] You know it's hard out here for a pimp (you ain't knowin') When he tryin' to get this money for the rent (you ain't knowin') For the Cadillac's and gas money spent (you ain't knowin') Because a whole lot of bitches talkin' shit (you ain't knowin') Will have a whole lot of bitches talkin' shit (you ain't knowin') In my eyes I done . In my eyes I done seen some crazy things in the streets, Niggas hating on me cause I got, girls on the tray, Couldn't keep up with my hoes, that's when shit got harder, North Memphis where I'm from, I'm 7th Street bound, Written for the film Hustle & Flow the song would go on to win Three 6 Mafia the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Three 6 Mafia! Then I felt good. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Written for the film Hustle & Flow the song would go on to win Three 6 Mafia the Academy Award for Best Original Song. It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp Lyrics (feat. Im a huge fan because she was in From Dusk Till Dawn too, and I went up to her and was telling her what a big fan I was. I got free room service, got into clubs for free, I got upgraded to a better hotel it was so nice, if you want some food, just push a button; you want sushi at five in the morning, theyll make it for you. [1] It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and in 2006 was ranked number 80 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop".[2]. It was fifteen years ago, and I still dont believe it, says DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, possibly the most shocking Oscar winners in history. Test your MusicIQ here! I immediately called my boys and we went to the tattoo shop at like one in the morning and I tried to mimic his tattoos. Juicy J: We rehearsed for a few days before, going over and over and over the routine. Their 2005 song "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from the fil more , Sheet Music 'It's Hard Out Here' for a good Oscar song - TODAY.com Year: 2005 2:49 138 Views Playlists: #8 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com