Official Outkast News

What Did Big Boi Get his Mom for 4/20?

APRIL 25, 2011, 1:55 pm
Impose Magazine Asks What Are You Getting Your Mom for 420

Check out this video featuring Big Boi (and a ton of other artists) talking about what they got their moms for 4/20...whatever that is.

Big Boi - "Be Still" (Ft. Janelle Monae) [VIDEO]

APRIL 22, 2011, 5:52 pm
Big Boi Be Still Screen Shot

The video for "Be Still" just premiered, and its just as surreal and amazing as the track itself. Check it out over at Big Boi's site now!

Big Boi In Morgan Spurlock's "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold"

MARCH 18, 2011, 5:32 pm

Looks like Big Boi will be making an appearance in Morgan Spurlock's upcoming documentary "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold". The doc looks to be about product placement in films - and it will be entirely funded by product placement.

Most likely, Morgan will be talking to Big about his partnership with Crown Royal Black, but more importantly, we'll get to hear him weigh in on the lines between corporate interests and "Art". Check out the trailer. Daddy Fat Saxxx appears at around 1:55.


Big Boi Making an Album With Mike Bigga and Pill + More News From SXSW

MARCH 18, 2011, 10:39 am
Big Boi Live at SXSW

At an exclusive SXSW Foursquare event, Big did an interview where among many other things, he announced a group album comprised of him, Mike Bigga (ex-Killer Mike) and Pill, of "Trap Goin' Ham" fame, (seriously, have you seen the video for that track?) the group doesn't have a name yet, but the name is secondary to all that talent.

Check out Big Boi's interview from SXSW right here.

Behind The Scenes of the "Be Still" Video + Big Boi @ SXSW

MARCH 7, 2011, 2:59 pm
Big Boi and Janelle Monae on the Be Still Video Set

Thanks to the fans and their support, the next video off "Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty" will be "Be Still" (ft. Janelle Monae). Straight From The A got the exclusive behind the scenes and not only did they get a bunch of photos, they posted this video as well. Checks it out.

ALSO, if you are going to be at South By Southwest this year, Big Boi will be playing at MOG's unofficial SXSW party at the Mohawk on Saturday, March 19th. Get there.


Big Boi Is Cool With The Grammy Snub, Talks About His Next Album Tour With Cee-Lo

FEBRUARY 23, 2011, 6:31 pm

In this interview with the LA Times, Big talks about the Grammy "snub", his plans for his next record ("Daddy Fat Sacks: Soul Funk Crusader"), and his upcoming tour with his first generation Dungeon Family member Cee-Lo.

There's also a video of Big tearing up the Nokia Theater in LA.

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Big Boi Festival Dates This Summer

FEBRUARY 17, 2011, 4:24 pm

This summer, Big will be performing at Bonnaroo (June 9-12) and at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark (June 30 - July 3) with Janelle Monae. Start booking those flights.Read more

Big Boi Interview on Rap Basement [VIDEO]

FEBRUARY 16, 2011, 6:03 pm

Big Boi recently sat down with Rap Basement to talk about Outkast's long history at the Grammys, the constant switching of his style and the recent revolution in Egypt.

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Happy Valentine's Day From Outkast.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2011, 2:38 pm

Happy Valentine's Day from Outkast.com. Tell someone you love them and make sure to run when Cupid starts licking shots from his bright pink D. Eagle.

The Brothers of Chico Dusty - Black Keys + Big Boi

JANUARY 26, 2011, 6:38 pm
brothers of chico dusty album cover

Are you all up on this Big Boi + Black Keys mashup? Mashups these days can be questionable, but this one is Big Boi approved and stankin'.

After you check it out right here, go vote for Big Boi and the Black Keys to play the grammys.

The Brothers of Chico Dusty - Black Keys + Big Boi

JANUARY 26, 2011, 6:37 pm
brothers of chico dusty album cover

Are you all up on this Big Boi + Black Keys mashup? Mashups these days can be questionable, but this one is Big Boi approved and stankin'.

After you check it out, go vote for Big Boi and the Black Keys to play the grammys.

Vote For Big Boi To Play at The Grammys With The Black Keys

JANUARY 26, 2011, 5:07 pm

An ambitious group of Big Boi fans have started a facebook group to try and get Big and The Black Keys into the last open performance spot at The Grammys. Get on it!

Get Big Boi + The Black Keys on The Grammys