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How racism became a marketing tool for country music

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How Country Music Pitted White Versus Black Artists to Shore Up Their Fans

We've seen artists with left-leaning political views use their music and visuals to communicate their politics. Beyonce's video for Formation, where she's perched on top of a New Orleans cop car, partially submerged underwater, is one example. We discuss how country music has pitted white versus black artists to shore up its fanbase.

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