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flag Raphael Saadiq earned an Oscar nomination for "I Lied To You," the first blues song ever nominated in the Best Original Song category.

flag Raphael Saadiq, a Bay Area musician with deep roots in blues, gospel, and R&B, has earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song for "I Lied To You," a blues-inspired track from *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*. flag Co-written with Ludwig Göransson, the song marks the first pure blues entry ever nominated in the category. flag Born into a family steeped in musical traditions from Louisiana and Texas, Saadiq’s connection to the genre began in childhood, shaped by artists like B.B. flag King and personal experiences with loss and resilience. flag Though he never sought fame, preferring behind-the-scenes work, his lifelong dedication to the blues has now received historic recognition at the 98th Academy Awards.

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