In a historic moment on this day in 2003, Eminem secured a major milestone as the first hip-hop artist to claim an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 2003 Academy Awards. His triumph came with the unforgettable track "Lose Yourself," showcased during the closing credits of the 2002 semi-biopic film "8 Mile," which depicted elements of the Detroit rhymer's own life. This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant recognition of hip-hop's impact on the world of cinema.
