Mainstream by Outkast

“Mainstream” features two members of the Goodie Mob: T-Mo and Khujo. The song touches on the struggle to survive in the hood, and how some try to live honestly but are brought down by those seeking money and power through crime. The song also likens hustling and dealing to mainstream culture, as both are used only for material gains rather than meaningful and productive societal changes, and they ultimately encourage greed and corruption. .