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Legendary rap duo Outkast (Andr? 3000 and Big Boi) recently shared a moment with the hottest rap duo of 2017, Run The Jewels (Killer Mke and El-P).
While it may not mean much to you, it’s got ATLiens worldwide singing it’s praises!
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Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton of the legendary duo Outkast was honored for his good deeds this past Tuesday during Pepsico’s Champion the Dream event.
The event was held at Atlanta’s Park Tavern venue and Mayorial Candidate Kwanza Hall, presented Big with an award?for making a difference with his Big Kidz Foundation, which celebrates it’s 10th year of giving this year.
Multi-media personality Rashan Ali played host to the event and there was also an inspirational panel discussion moderated by Atlanta radio personality?Big Tigger, which featured several community leaders discussing how they all ‘Champion the Dream’.
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It’s no secret that Outkast is very close to my heart and now the group that put Atlanta on the map will be the subject of a pop culture college course!
Regina Bradley, an Armstrong State University college professor, will be teaching a course this semester on Andr? 3000 and Big Boi, the most ‘spottieottiedopaliscious’ duo ever to rock a mic.
In case you didn’t know, Outkast mega hit song, which was released back in 2000, was inspired by Badu’s mother.
‘I’m sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real! Never meant to make your daughter cry. I apologize a trillion times.’
In a recent interview, Badu shared the history of the legendary track and also addresses how her mother felt about the song.
Mo’Nique, Keri Hilson and Gabrielle Union strike a pose during a private advanced screening of “Almost Christmas” in Atlanta Wednesday evening (October 26, 2016).
The lovely ladies are all featured in Will Packer’s new holiday movie, which is scheduled for wide release November 11th.
‘Almost Christmas’ is about a beloved patriarch (Danny Glover), who asks his family members for one gift this holiday season: to all get along! If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle.
Other attendees included: Danny Glover, Usher, Tyrese, Queen Latifah, David Talbot, DC Young Fly, Omar Epps, Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton, Jasmine Guy, Ambassador Andrew Young, and many more.
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Gucci Mane apparently has several collabs on the way and he’s excited to share the news.
The popular rap star?is prepping for his next album, ‘Woptober,’ and it appears he’s been plenty busy in the studio working with quite a few artists!
While there’s?plenty of new music from the ATL veteran on the way, Guwop took to snapchat recently to reveal he’s been working on some monster collabs and in doing so… inadvertently spilled the tea that an Outkast project may be in the works!
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