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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X

Update: 2023-04-26

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Rachel Stevens takes us back to 2021 with the track “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X. His debut sparked controversy, which led to a loud and proud declaration of his Blackness and queer identity within the rap community.

Written by Rachel Stevens.

Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.

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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X

50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X

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