Three 6 Mafia Set to Make Oscar History

Three 6 Mafia will make Oscar history this Sunday, March 5, when they perform the first rap song ever at the 78th Academy Awards.

The Memphis rap group's theme from Hustle & Flow, "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp," is nominated for Best Song From A Motion Picture. Although the song was originally rapped by actor Terrence Howard in the movie, on the Oscar telecast it will be performed by Three 6 Mafia's Jordon "Juicy J" Houston and Paul "DJ Paul" Beauregard, who wrote the song, along with bandmate Darnell "Crunchy Black" Carlton and Hustle & Flow actress Taraji Henson.

Howard claims a lack of time to rehearse is what is preventing him from performing himself, although it is assumed that he will attend the Oscar ceremony, as he is nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of pimp-turned-rapper Djay in the film.

"It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" will be the first rap song ever performed in the history of the Academy Awards. Eminem's 8 Mile theme "Lose Yourself" did win the Best Song Oscar in 2003, but Eminem was not present to either perform or accept his award.AP via Yahoo