Front Burner A controversy over race, rap and country music
Apr 5, 2019
The podcast discusses the controversy over Lil Nas X's song 'Old Town Road' being disqualified from the country music charts and the issue of race in the music industry. It also explores the controversy surrounding Beyonce's track 'Daddy Lessons' and the trend of black artists incorporating country elements into their music.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Controversy Surrounding Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'
01:34 • 12min
Controversy over Race, Rap, and Country Music
13:37 • 2min
Controversy Surrounding Beyonce's Daddy Lessons and Genre Categorization
15:43 • 2min
The Trend of Black Artists Embracing Country Aesthetic
17:15 • 2min