Outkast was an American hip hop duo formed in 1992 in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta-based rappers André "3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. Widely recognized for their intricate lyricism, memorable melodies and positive messages, Outkast is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip hop acts of all time. The duo achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, helping to popularize Southern hip hop while experimenting with diverse genres such as funk, psychedelia, jazz, and techno. Benjamin and Patton formed the group as high school students in 1992. Outkast released their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in 1994, which gained popularity after the single "Player's Ball" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
| Also known as | Two Shades Deep |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Southern hip hop |
| Years active | 1992-2007, 2014 |
| Labels | Purple Ribbon, LaFace, Arista, RCA, Epic |
| Associated acts | Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, Mr. DJ, Purple Ribbon All-Stars |
| Past members | André 3000, Big Boi |
About OutKast
Southern rap duo. Their track "Player's Ball" from their debut album made it to number one on the Billboard charts. They won six Grammys including Best Rap Album and Album of the Year for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
Achievement of OutKast
They originally wanted to be known as 2 Shades Deep or The Misfits, but both names were taken.
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