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OutKast Sues Ovrkast Over His Name + Donda West Gets Her Own Chicago Street | Essential ELR 9.24.26
The crew starts with Ye’s return to Chicago for the dedication of Dr. Donda West Way, honoring his late mother’s contributions to education, literature and the city. What should be a straightforward celebration quickly turns into a debate after Ye insists on unveiling the street sign himself — and Rosenberg has some feelings about it. Dr. West taught at Chicago State University for more than two decades and founded its Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing.Then Laura breaks down OutKast’s federal trademark lawsuit against Oakland rapper and producer Ovrkast. The…
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