Big Boi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Boi
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Big Boi performing in 2006
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| Birth name | Antwan André Patton |
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| Born | February 1, 1975 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), known as Big Boi, is an American rapper, music producer, and actor. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and grew up in Atlanta. In 1992, he teamed up with André 3000 to form the hip hop group Outkast.
Outkast released six studio albums that were very popular. They had many hit songs like "Ms. Jackson", "Roses", and "Elevators (Me & You)". Their album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) won three Grammy Awards. Big Boi's solo song from that album, "The Way You Move", became a number one hit. After Outkast stopped making music together in 2007, Big Boi started his solo career. He released his first solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (2010), which was also very successful. He has since released two more albums, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors (2012) and Boomiverse (2017).
Big Boi has also worked on other music projects. He formed a group called Big Grams with the band Phantogram. He also created the group Purple Ribbon All-Stars in 2004, which included artists like Janelle Monáe and Killer Mike.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Antwan Patton was born in Savannah, Georgia. He spent his early childhood there before moving to Atlanta to live with his aunt. He went to Tri-Cities High School, a special school for visual and performing arts, to follow his dream of making music.
Big Boi says his grandmother helped him get into music by sending him to buy records. His uncle also showed him many different kinds of music, including the artist Kate Bush, who Big Boi says is his favorite.
Music Career Highlights
Forming Outkast
Big Boi met André Lauren Benjamin (known as André 3000) at Tri-Cities High School. They became friends and decided to form the group Outkast in 1992. They signed with a record label called LaFace Records.
Big Boi's Solo Music
After making four successful albums as Outkast, Big Boi and André 3000 decided to create two solo albums. They released these as a double album called Speakerboxxx/The Love Below in 2003, but it was still under the Outkast name. Big Boi made the Speakerboxxx part, and André 3000 made The Love Below. Big Boi's part sounded like Outkast's earlier music, while André 3000's part was more experimental.
Big Boi released two songs from Speakerboxxx as singles. His song "The Way You Move", featuring Sleepy Brown, became a huge hit. It even reached number one on the music charts, taking the top spot from André 3000's song "Hey Ya!".
In 2007, after the Outkast album Idlewild, Big Boi decided to make his own solo album. Even though Speakerboxxx was mostly his work, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (released in 2010) was his first official solo album. This album was praised by music critics for its creative sound and Big Boi's lyrics.
Big Boi continued to make new music. He released his second solo album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, in 2012. This album included collaborations with artists like ASAP Rocky and Kelly Rowland. In 2017, he released his third album, Boomiverse. A song from this album, "All Night", was used in an iPhone X commercial.
In 2019, Big Boi performed at the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, which is a very big event. In 2021, he shared that he had recorded a song with Kate Bush, an artist he has admired for a long time.
Acting Roles
Big Boi has also acted in movies and TV shows. He appeared in the films ATL and Idlewild in 2006. He also had a main role in the movie Who's Your Caddy? in 2007. On TV, he was a guest star on shows like Wild 'n Out and Chappelle's Show. He also appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and the horror series Creepshow. In 2018, he played Mayor Atkins in the movie Superfly.
Other Projects and Interests
Creative Collaborations
In 2008, Big Boi worked with the Atlanta Ballet on a show called big. This show featured Atlanta Ballet dancers and local young performers. It combined dance with Big Boi's music.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Big Boi has two children. He is a registered breeder of Pit bull and French Bulldog dogs. He owns a large ranch outside Atlanta, which he calls "the Ritz Carlton for Dogs." He also has two pet owls named Hootie and Hoodini.
In 2009, Big Boi started a company called Celebrity Trailers. This company rents out RVs for people working in the film, entertainment, and sports industries. In 2013, he had a knee injury during a performance and needed surgery. He recovered well and was back on stage in a few weeks.
Big Boi is a big fan of the singer Kate Bush. He was the person who introduced her when she was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
Community and Beliefs
The City of East Point, Georgia, gave Big Boi their 2021 Global Icon Award and a Key to the City. This was to honor his contributions to music and his positive impact on the city.
Big Boi believes in individual freedom and responsibility. He has spoken about the importance of people making their own choices and being responsible for them. He also started the Big Kidz Foundation in 2006. This non-profit organization helps young people in Atlanta. Its goal is to give kids different cultural experiences and help them become caring members of society.
In 2010, Big Boi designed his own custom Chuck Taylor sneakers with Converse. The shoes featured the title of his solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.
Discography
- Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (2010)
- Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors (2012)
- Boomiverse (2017)
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