Outkast

Outkast is an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, composed of André 3000 and Big Boi. Emerging in the mid-1990s under LaFace Records, they are celebrated for fusing Southern rap with funk, soul, and psychedelic elements. Their 2003 double album *Speakerboxxx/The Love Below* won multiple Grammy Awards and features hits like "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move," which helped redefine mainstream hip-hop with its genre-blending approach. Their relevance traces back to the way they challenged Southern rap stereotypes by incorporating eclectic production and storytelling that expanded hip-hop’s sonic boundaries. Fans return to Outkast’s catalog for its inventive beats and lyrical complexity, which have cemented their role in shaping Atlanta’s hip-hop identity and influencing artists who push beyond conventional genre limits.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Ovrkast visits SiriusXM Studios on August 13, 2025 in New York City. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) André 3000 and Big Boi of OutKast attend the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Peacock Theater on November 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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(L-R) Ovrkast. and OutKast (Big Boi and André 3000).
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(L-R) Big Boi and André 3000 of OutKast and CeeLo Green.
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(L-R) T.I. and André 3000.
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