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How Seattle rap crashed the mainstream by swimming against the current

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Hip-Hop 50: All Rap Is Local

How Seattle rap crashed the mainstream by swimming against the current

United more by strategy than sound, the city's stars are fans-first nonconformists, who have often succeeded by doing the opposite of what the industry deems bankable.

Sir Mix-a-Lot On 25 Years Of 'Baby Got Back'

Sir Mix-a-Lot in 2016, performing in Texas as part of the "(Baby Got) Back to the 90's" concert tour. Rick Kern/WireImage hide caption

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Sir Mix-a-Lot On 25 Years Of 'Baby Got Back'

"It was like a blown-out, glorified version of what was actually being said at that time," the rapper says of the butt-positive single that inspired controversy, parody and some genuine gratitude.

Sir Mix-a-Lot On 25 Years Of 'Baby Got Back'

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What Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone Number

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What Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone Number

A law student got a new phone number, and began receiving risqué pictures and offers to test drive Lamborghinis.

What Happens When You Get Sir Mix-A-Lot's Phone Number

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