in the mainstream
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Although reggaeton originated in the streets, the genre hit its zenith in the mainstream this year, thanks to Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime show and Karol G’s headlining set at Coachella.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The focus now shifts to federal regulators who are working on their own frameworks to develop industry regulation and have expressed their willingness to accommodate crypto products in the mainstream financial system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
It makes Nana happy to see so many Mexican-inspired restaurants in the mainstream, which not only satisfy our shared palettes but also serve as unofficial ambassadors of the good of Mexico.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
"The reality is twofold. First: Not enough people trust us. Not you. Us. As in: the mainstream media," she said, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
While rap is often associated with “gangsta life” in the mainstream press, the origins of rap and hip-hop culture are not rooted in outlaw ideology.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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