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On This Day in 1998, Outkast Released a Song That Made a Civil Rights Icon Mad Enough to Sue Them

On this day 28 years ago, Outkast released one of their best singles that eventually led to a Civil Rights activist taking them to court.

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Outkast are rarely ever the kinds of artists to get stirred up in controversy. Their brand of funky, soulful southern hip-hop very rarely drew ire, even when they dove into fiery political subject matter. In fact, by the end of their careers, they drew some of the biggest hits of their careers. What could possibly put André 3000 and Big Boi in controversy? Merely wielding the name of Rosa Parks was enough to land them in court.

On this day 28 years ago, Outkast released “Rosa Parks”, the second single from their incredible third album Aquemini in 1998. It ended up becoming the most successful record from that album cycle, peaking at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100.........

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