In 1991 , Juicy J was a co-founder of the Southern hip hop group , now known as Three 6 Mafia . Along with DJ Paul and Lord Infamous , rappers Crunchy Black , Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca . Alongside DJ Paul , Juicy J has launched Prophet Entertainment . In 1994 , they left the label to their business partner Nick " Scarfo " Jackson and subsequently launched Hypnotize Minds . In 1995 , the group released their first official album called '' Mystic Stylez . '' Since then the group has released 8 albums . On July 2 , 2002 , he released his solo debut studio album '' Chronicles of the Juice Man '' , under North North Records . In 2006 , Juicy J , along with DJ Paul , Crunchy Black , and Frayser Boy , won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for " It 's Hard out Here for a Pimp " at the 78th Academy Awards . On June 16 , 2009 , his second studio album '' Hustle Till I Die '' , was released under Hypnotize Minds and Select-O-Hits
78th Academy Awards
78th Academy Awards
Juicy J