Outkast facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Outkast
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Outkast performing in 2001. Left to right: André 3000 and Big Boi.
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| Also known as | Two Shades Deep |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was a very popular American hip hop group. It was formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992. The group had two main members: Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin). They became famous in the mid-1990s and early 2000s. Outkast helped make Southern hip hop music popular. They also mixed their music with different styles like funk, psychedelia, jazz, and techno.
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The Start of Outkast
André Benjamin and Antwan Patton became friends in high school. They formed the group in 1992. Outkast released their first album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, in 1994. It became very popular after their song "Player's Ball" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
Growing Success and New Sounds
Outkast kept making new music and developing their unique sound. Their albums ATLiens (1996) and Aquemini (1998) showed them trying out many different music styles. These albums were also very successful. In 2000, Outkast released Stankonia. This album was highly praised by music critics. It included popular songs like "Ms. Jackson" and "B.O.B.."
Big Hits and Awards
In September 2003, Outkast released a double album called Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. This album had two number one songs: "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move." Speakerboxxx/The Love Below won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. It also sold over 10 million copies, earning a special "Diamond" award from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Outkast also made music for the 2006 movie Idlewild. They even starred in the film!
Taking a Break and Coming Back
In 2007, the group decided to take a break. Both Big Boi and André 3000 started working on their own music careers. However, in 2014, Outkast got back together. They celebrated their 20th anniversary by performing at more than 40 music festivals around the world. Their first show was at the Coachella Festival in April.
Outkast's Legacy
Outkast is known as one of the most successful hip hop groups ever. They have won six Grammy Awards. They have sold over 25 million records from their six studio albums and a greatest hits album. Many music magazines, like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork Media, have listed their albums Aquemini and Stankonia as some of the best of their time. Outkast was chosen to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. This is a huge honor for musicians.
Discography
Studio albums
- Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994)
- ATLiens (1996)
- Aquemini (1998)
- Stankonia (2000)
- Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003)
- Idlewild (2006)
Awards and nominations
Images for kids
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Big Boi and André 3000 met as teenagers at Atlanta's Lenox Square shopping center (pictured).
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Big Boi performing in 2006 in Atlanta
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Outkast headlining at Governors Ball Music Festival
See also
In Spanish: Outkast para niños
