6 Mafia Steals Oscar Song Award - Nigerian Movies & Nollywood on Naijarules.com

Obariba · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 01:24 AM

Three 6 Mafia Steals Oscar Song Award By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY,

Forget the suspense over best movie or actor or actress — the real question on Oscar night was whether Three 6 Mafia could actually perform a cuss-free, non-graphic version of "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp."

In one of the most exciting performances for a best song, usually characterized by bland performances of even blander songs, the Memphis rap group gave a rousing rendition of their song from "Hustle & Flow," then took the Oscar home to boot.
They are probably the only Oscar winners to pick up their trophy wearing throwback jerseys, sneakers and diamond-studded teeth. Though they thanked all the same people Phillip Seymour Hoffman would — their mothers, family, etc. — their euphoric, giddy delivery made the moment even more surreal.

"I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't stand still," Jordan "Juicy J" Houston said backstage. "I had to run somewhere. I started to run somewhere. People thought the police was probably chasing me somewhere."

It wasn't exactly something you'd see on the Source Awards, with the "Fame"-like dancers and choreography. But the performance from the group best known for their raw street-life rhymes stayed true to the gritty essence of the song.

"Hustle" actress Taraji P. Henson, who sang the irresistible hook in the movie, also belted it out on Oscar night (wearing a cocktail dress): "It's hard out here for a pimp, when you tryin' to get the money for the rent, with the Cadillac and gas money spent, you got a whole lot of witches jumpin' ship." Of course, "witches" was not the word used in the movie version. We'll let you guess which word that was.

Still, despite toning down the lyrics, Three 6 Mafia was bleeped once during their performance because ABC censors thought they heard the f-word (a network spokeswoman said they couldn't be sure what was said). And they got another bleep during their giddy acceptance speech, for the same reason.

Hey, it's hard out there for pimp, if you didn't know.

It certainly was the most animated performance of the three Oscar-nominated songs on the night — and, surprisingly, the least garish.

The latter honor belonged to whoever came up with the staging for "In The Deep" from "Crash." Attempting to recreate one of the most riveting scenes from the movie, the stage was transformed into a triage scene, with a flaming car, wounded victims and other people representing the movie's main characters walking around in slow motion, looking dazed. Bird York, the singer-songwriter nominated for "In the Deep," performed with a glazed look.

The most sedate performance of the evening was Dolly Parton. Dressed in a white pantsuit with no background or backup performers, she delivered a compelling performance for her inspirational song about acceptance, "Travelin' Through," from "Transamerica."

Though Three 6 Mafia was the first African-American rap group to win the honor, they are not the first — Eminem was the groundbreaker for his trophy for "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile."

But Eminem did not show up to accept his award. Three 6 Mafia did, emphatically.

"That's how you accept an Oscar," joked host John Stewart.

"For anyone keeping record," Stewart said later, "Martin Scorsese, zero Oscars. For Three 6 Mafia, one."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060306/...E0BHNlYwN0bWE-

Obariba · #2 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 01:24 AM

Cant believe I missed it !!

Obariba · #3 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 08:28 AM

Did anyone watch this performance ??

Ayesha · #4 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Obariba

Did anyone watch this performance ??

It was the best! I was moved to tears and I found myself jumping with them cos they deserved it

It was really hard out there for a PIMP.... .

brenda17 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 12:43 PM

I was so happy when they won,I just couldn't stop clapping.They really deserved the OSCAR.

dupsybabe · #6 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 05:28 PM

i was happy for them too, the song was the best out of the bunch so they definiately deserved it. The gal was GREAT too, especially how she ended it. BRAVO.

blackbutterfly · #7 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 05:57 PM

All this is personally speaking, of course...

I am happy for them because they deserved it but I do wish to God they didn't sound so HOOD...which they are...so street...which they are...so darn ghetto up there. There is time and a place for everything. I couldn't understand half of what they were saying...I understand they were excited but I am sorry, they were embarassing. They perpetuated the stereotype...Jon Stewart's expression afterwards said everything half those caucasians and the black people were probably thinking.

Personally, I feel Taraji should NOT have performed that song but I guess she didn't want to pass up the opportunityt to show out in front of the big wigs. Hey, Broadway pays. I think she should have opted out like Terence D. Howard did on the urging of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Will Smith. He appeared more classy to me. She should have let them roll tape on that one.

I did not like her dress at all. Its a take on Marilyn Monroe's "Seven Year Itch" gown except cheap looking. If she was going to out there and sing about Pimps and "witches" jumping ship then she should have dressed the part - she should have gone all out with it...some fly seventies Cleopatra Jones/Foxy Brown type outfit which would have fitted into the whole theme. She looked like a fish out of water to me.

Obariba · #8 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 06:01 PM

Interesting !!

Did any one tape the show ?? I miss the whole show !!!

The Maverick · #9 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

All this is personally speaking, of course...

I am happy for them because they deserved it but I do wish to God they didn't sound so HOOD...which they are...so street...which they are...so darn ghetto up there. There is time and a place for everything. I couldn't understand half of what they were saying...I understand they were excited but I am sorry, they were embarassing. They perpetuated the stereotype...Jon Stewart's expression afterwards said everything half those caucasians and the black people were probably thinking.

Personally, I feel Taraji should NOT have performed that song but I guess she didn't want to pass up the opportunityt to show out in front of the big wigs. Hey, Broadway pays. I think she should have opted out like Terence D. Howard did on the urging of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Will Smith. He appeared more classy to me. She should have let them roll tape on that one.

I did not like her dress at all. Its a take on Marilyn Monroe's "Seven Year Itch" gown except cheap looking. If she was going to out there and sing about Pimps and "witches" jumping ship then she should have dressed the part - she should have gone all out with it...some fly seventies Cleopatra Jones/Foxy Brown type outfit which would have fitted into the whole theme. She looked like a fish out of water to me.

So what or how would you rather they be??? I mean, because they're at the Oscars they can't be themselves anymore??? Please, they could go there entire careers without giving a damn about the Oscars, but they showed appreciation, and I'm glad they kept it real and who they are. The kids, their fans in the hood understood them, and celebrated with them...and seeing them up there did more to inspire kids in the hood than anything else those Hollywood royalties would do for them....They kept it real, hood or no hood, and that's what's up!!!!

WHEN(not IF) I win the Oscar, you better believe, I'm giving my speech in IGBO...and if I feel like dancing....I'm gonna drop a hot Igbo number...and I'm definitely coming correct with my Naija outfit.

dupsybabe · #10 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

All this is personally speaking, of course...

I am happy for them because they deserved it but I do wish to God they didn't sound so HOOD...which they are...so street...which they are...so darn ghetto up there. There is time and a place for everything. I couldn't understand half of what they were saying...I understand they were excited but I am sorry, they were embarassing. They perpetuated the stereotype...Jon Stewart's expression afterwards said everything half those caucasians and the black people were probably thinking.

Personally, I feel Taraji should NOT have performed that song but I guess she didn't want to pass up the opportunityt to show out in front of the big wigs. Hey, Broadway pays. I think she should have opted out like Terence D. Howard did on the urging of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Will Smith. He appeared more classy to me. She should have let them roll tape on that one.

I did not like her dress at all. Its a take on Marilyn Monroe's "Seven Year Itch" gown except cheap looking. If she was going to out there and sing about Pimps and "witches" jumping ship then she should have dressed the part - she should have gone all out with it...some fly seventies Cleopatra Jones/Foxy Brown type outfit which would have fitted into the whole theme. She looked like a fish out of water to me.

lol, i thought about that too, you would think this been the oscar they would get their act together and act like some civilized civilians but as they say "once you go black you can't go back"

they cussed on stage too , i can't even image what the 60 years old grannys watching at home were thinking when they were on stage

...i could bearly hear what the last dude was trying to say. they could have done worse.

Hubscrown · #11 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

All this is personally speaking, of course...

I am happy for them because they deserved it but I do wish to God they didn't sound so HOOD...which they are...so street...which they are...so darn ghetto up there. There is time and a place for everything. I couldn't understand half of what they were saying...I understand they were excited but I am sorry, they were embarassing. They perpetuated the stereotype...Jon Stewart's expression afterwards said everything half those caucasians and the black people were probably thinking.

Personally, I feel Taraji should NOT have performed that song but I guess she didn't want to pass up the opportunityt to show out in front of the big wigs. Hey, Broadway pays. I think she should have opted out like Terence D. Howard did on the urging of Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington and Will Smith. He appeared more classy to me. She should have let them roll tape on that one.

I did not like her dress at all. Its a take on Marilyn Monroe's "Seven Year Itch" gown except cheap looking. If she was going to out there and sing about Pimps and "witches" jumping ship then she should have dressed the part - she should have gone all out with it...some fly seventies Cleopatra Jones/Foxy Brown type outfit which would have fitted into the whole theme. She looked like a fish out of water to me.

So Hip Hop culture is wacked because its not "suit and tie" like what dis caucasians had made you believe its the best way to be. I wonder how people trying to classify literacy using western culture as a yardstick

Dats how we roll and do our thing and I bet some white wannabe love that too. So I dont believe its too ghetto, if at all its ghetto in the first place.

Abike · #12 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 06:39 PM

Hubscrowwwwwwwwwwwwn! you have done it again!

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Originally Posted by Hubscrown

So Hip Hop culture is wacked because its not "suit and tie" like what dis caucasians had made you believe its the best way to be. I wonder how people trying to classify literacy using western culture as a yardstick

Dats how we roll and do our thing and I bet some white wannabe love that too. So I dont believe its too ghetto, if at all its ghetto in the first place.

olatoludipe · #13 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 07:19 PM

I love these guys.......

Yay, Three 6 Mafia. Go guys.

Hubscrown · #14 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Abike

Hubscrowwwwwwwwwwwwn! you have done it again!

Here we go again. English Probation Officer with no title.

Obariba · #15 (**permalink**) 03-06-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Maverick

So what or how would you rather they be??? I mean, because they're at the Oscars they can't be themselves anymore??? Please, they could go there entire careers without giving a damn about the Oscars, but they showed appreciation, and I'm glad they kept it real and who they are. The kids, their fans in the hood understood them, and celebrated with them...and seeing them up there did more to inspire kids in the hood than anything else those Hollywood royalties would do for them....They kept it real, hood or no hood, and that's what's up!!!!

WHEN(not IF) I win the Oscar, you better believe, I'm giving my speech in IGBO...and if I feel like dancing....I'm gonna drop a hot Igbo number...and I'm definitely coming correct with my Naija outfit.

I hear u oooh Im also about keeping it real !!!

I just wish I didnt miss the show !!!