For his part, it looks like Eminem was glad that he had a “second shot” at performing at the Oscars.
Maybe 17 years was exactly the right amount of time to wait.
When “Lose Yourself” won the Oscar in 2003 it was kind of a big deal because rap music didn’t usually get that kind of respect from a group like the Oscars.
He thanked the Academy for the chance after he got off stage.