Outkast
- OutKast was formed in 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, by André “André 3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton.
- Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, was released in 1994 and helped popularize Southern hip-hop.
- OutKast is known for blending various genres, including funk, jazz, and electronic music, into their hip-hop sound.
- Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums like ATLiens (1996), Aquemini (1998), Stankonia (2000), and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003).
- They produced several hit singles, including “Ms. Jackson,” “Hey Ya!,” and “The Way You Move.”
- OutKast has won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2004.
- The duo went on hiatus after their 2006 film and album Idlewild, with both members pursuing solo projects.
- In 2014, OutKast reunited for a series of festival performances to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
- OutKast was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing their influence on music and culture.
- They are widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop acts of all time, known for their innovation and genre-defying music.