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Eminem gave a surprise performance at the 2020 Oscars, but most of the reactions were about how random it was

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Eminem performed at the 2020 Academy Awards. Kevin Winter / Getty Images
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When Lin-Manuel Miranda talked about the impact of music in film at the 92nd annual Oscars, the crowd wasn't prepared for what was to come.

Eminem took the stage at the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night to deliver a surprise performance of "Lose Yourself" from the film "8 Mile," which won an Academy Award for best original song in 2003.

The rapper released his most recent album, "Music to Be Murdered By," in January. Some fans were ecstatic to see him performing onstage again.

Not everyone, however, seemed to understand why the 2020 Oscars included Eminem's 2002 track.

During his unforeseen performance, celebrities such as Billie Eilish, Brie Larson, and Idina Menzel appeared puzzled.

Other people drew attention to Martin Scorsese, who didn't appear amused by the rapper's performance.

Despite receiving mixed reactions in the crowd, Eminem received a standing ovation at the end of his song.

After his performance, the 47-year-old rapper tweeted, "Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity... Thanks for having me The Academy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here."

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Claudia Willen was formerly an editor at Insider. Before joining Insider, Claudia attended the Columbia Publishing Course and graduated from Vanderbilt University.