They helped change the face of the Atlanta rap scene because at the time Atlanta was only known for booty shaking themes and Freaknik. Outkast along with Goodie Mob changed the course of hip hop by showcasing the fact that the South has serious spitters. The South had spitters and groups that were worthy of being heard but at the time hip hop was very close-minded and any one that came from the South was labeled as “slow” or “dumb” Hence why Outkast got booed at the Source Awards. the West Coast was still running the rap game with an iron fist, You had the East coming back thanks to the Notorious B.I.G. But there was a time where in 1995 where it was very rare. In Hip Hop today it’s not too surprising to hear rappers from the South on the radio.
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