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Big Boi

A driven Atlanta rapper balances his explosive solo career with the legacy of Outkast, as he fights to redefine hip-hop on his own terms.

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1975

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In short · Acting since 1999, 4 decades active, 24 credits.

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Biography

Antwan André Patton, known professionally as Big Boi, is an American rapper and record producer from Savannah, Georgia. He gained prominence as one half of the influential Southern hip-hop duo Outkast, which he formed in 1992 with rapper André 3000. The duo played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of hip-hop during the 1990s and 2000s, earning critical acclaim and commercial success through their innovative blend of Southern and alternative hip-hop. Big Boi is recognized for his distinctive flow and contributions to Outkast's groundbreaking albums, which helped redefine the genre and expand its global reach.

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