At the 78th Academy Awards, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" along with Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and DJ Paul.
At the 78th Academy Awards ceremony, the musician received an award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp," alongside his collaborators Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and DJ Paul from the group Three 6 Mafia.