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Sept. 11 Turned OutKast’s “B.O.B.” Into A War Cry

Released a year before 9/11, Outkast’s hit single Stankonia “B.O.B.” was cultural commentary misinterpreted as outright patriotism. In 2018, Istanbul-based conflict and human rights journalist Shawn Carrié headed to Baghdad to report on the city’s post-war reconstruction. As he’s done throughout his career in the Middle East, he stuck with the same cab driver for his … Read moreSept. 11 Turned OutKast’s “B.O.B.” Into A War Cry

You Won’t Be Able To Unsee This ‘Stankonia’-Inspired Biden And Kamala Shirt

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Outkast’s Stankonia. The cover art for Outkast‘s Stankonia is arguably one of rap’s most iconic covers. It’s effective in its simpleness: an image of Big Boi and Andre 3000 looking straight ahead against a black and white U.S. flag. Since the album’s release 20 years ago (October 31, 2000), the cover … Read moreYou Won’t Be Able To Unsee This ‘Stankonia’-Inspired Biden And Kamala Shirt

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