OutKast’s 2000 album Stankonia has secured a spot in Rolling Stone’s prestigious list of the top 250 albums of the 21st century, ranking at No. 4. The list, released Friday, highlights the duo’s enduring impact nearly two decades after their last studio album.
Rolling Stone’s compilation aimed to reflect the broad scope of the last 25 years of music. While many artists have multiple albums featured, the outlet made a deliberate choice to prioritize records that introduced something uniquely significant to the music landscape. As a result, Stankonia is the sole OutKast album on the list, despite the group’s continued influence.
Notably missing from the rankings is Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, OutKast’s Grammy-winning 2003 double album, which includes their iconic hit “Hey Ya!” and remains the bestselling rap album of all time. The omission of such a landmark album has sparked debate, especially with multiple entries from artists like Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and Billie Eilish. Nonetheless, Stankonia continues to be celebrated as a defining work in hip-hop and popular music.
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