NY and LA ran hip-hop... until Outkast said this. When André 3000 spoke at the 1995 Source Awards, he wasn’t just defending Outkast — he was speaking for an entire region the industry had overlooked. Nearly 30 years later, that moment still echoes. The South went from being dismissed to becoming one of hip-hop’s most influential forces — shaping sounds, styles, and some of the biggest artists in the game. Outkast will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Watch the 2025 Induct