Oscars 2020: Eminem's Surprise Performance To His 8 Miles Song Lose Yourself Gets A Standing Ovation

Eminem made a surprise appearance and performed “Lose Yourself,” a best original song winner in 2003 from the soundtrack to “8 Mile.” His performance rocked the Dolby Theatre — Zazie Beetz was among the many who rapped along, and Billie Eilish watched with her jaw dropped.

The appearance was a big deal for the awards show after Eminem didn’t perform as a nominee in ’03. Backstage producer Lynette Howell Taylor was especially excited, save for a momentary panic that he didn’t have his mic. Afterward, she squealed “We did it!” Fitting for a performance that required a few bleeps, Howell Taylor also let out some expletives of her own in excitement.

The performance brought the stars to their feet and some like Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, Gal Gadot and Bilie Eilish sang along.

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