Influential & Enduring Hip Hop Duo; Grammy Award Winners; Southern Influencers in Rap Music

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Outkast Biography

In an industry where longevity is rare, Outkast stands as one of hip-hop’s most influential and enduring acts. The Atlanta-based duo — Andre 3000 (Andre Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton) — reshaped Southern hip-hop while expanding the genre’s creative and cultural boundaries, earning both critical acclaim and massive commercial success.

Outkast emerged in the mid-1990s as the first hip-hop act signed to LaFace Records. Their 1994 debut, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, followed the breakout single “Player’s Ball” and introduced a sound rooted in live instrumentation, funk and soul. The album sold more than a million copies and helped establish Atlanta as a major force in hip-hop, punctuated by Andre 3000’s declaration that “the South got something to say.”

The duo refined and expanded their vision with ATLiens (1996) and Aquemini (1998), albums that blended futuristic funk, jazz, reggae and introspective lyricism. Aquemini became a critical and commercial milestone, selling more than three million copies and influencing a new generation of Southern artists through its musical ambition and emotional depth.

Outkast reached a new level of mainstream success with Stankonia (2000), driven by hits including “Ms. Jackson” and “B.O.B.” The album sold more than four million copies and earned multiple Grammy Awards, cementing the duo’s ability to balance experimentation with pop appeal.

Their creative peak continued with Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003), a double album that debuted at No. 1, produced global hits such as “Hey Ya!” and “The Way You Move,” and won the Grammy Award for album of the year. Across six studio albums, Outkast redefined the possibilities of hip-hop, leaving a legacy that continues to shape music and popular culture.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/26/2026.

Outkast Videos

2003: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast | 50 Years of Hip Hop

2003: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast | 50 Years of Hip Hop

Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas team up to revisit the 2003 double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below by Outkast. Since Big Boi and Andre 3000 ...

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