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Antwan André Patton

American rapper
Also known as: Big Boi
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Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast perform on stage, both wearing hats and stylish outfits, with women seated on red couches in the background at the Soul Train Music Awards.
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Antwan André Patton, also known as Big Boi, is an American rapper and one half of the influential hip-hop duo Outkast. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Patton formed Outkast in 1992 with André Lauren Benjamin (André 3000) while attending high school in Atlanta. The duo became instrumental in bringing Atlanta to the forefront of the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. Outkast redefined musical styles with their unique blend of strong melodies, intricate lyrics, and positive messages, influencing G-Funk and Dirty South hip-hop. Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994), was a critical and commercial success, launching a career that included multiple Grammy Awards and a lasting impact on music.1

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