The unexpected moment took place during a segment in the ABC telecast that was introduced by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and looked at previous Best Original Song winners.
Eminem -- whose real name is Marshal Mathers -- did not attend the 2003 Oscars ceremony where his 8 Mile anthem won the Best Original Song statuette.
"Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity... Thanks for having me @TheAcademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here," the artist tweeted after his performance Sunday.
Look, if you had another shot, another opportunity... Thanks for having me @TheAcademy. Sorry it took me 18 years to get here. pic.twitter.com/CmSw2hmcZo
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) February 10, 2020
