The Migos’ Bad and Boujee sparked a social revolution in how we recognized the come-up of Black people. But do you really know the history of the word bougie? Join the ladies of GOODSTOCK as they unpack the history of Black bourgeois and their experiences within and outside of this historic yet complex world.

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From Bourgeois to Bougie: The 900-Year History Behind Migo’s “Bad & Boujee”

https://genius.com/a/from-bourgeois-to-bougie-the-900-year-history-behind-migos-bad-boujee

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