Lil Nas X self-released the song “Old Town Road,” and then promoted it as a meme on TikTok. It soon went viral with the #YeeHawChallenge, leading to its widespread popularity. The song, a blend of country and rap, was removed by Billboard from its Hot Country Songs list, with the magazine stating it lacked sufficient country music elements to merit inclusion. This decision led to debates over race and genre in country music. A remixed version with Billy Ray Cyrus then spent a record 19 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list and won two Grammy Awards.
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