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[READ: FINALLY! Outkast Reunites Onstage at Coachella… (PHOTOS + FULL VIDEO)]
But despite all the hoopla, a few weeks ago it was reported that Big was working on another solo album.
Big’s first two solo LP’s were released through Island Def Jam but it appears that his latest project will be released on Epic Records, which is now headed by L.A. Reid.
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[WATCH: Outkast Reunites On Coachella Stage for 20th Anniversary… (FULL VIDEO)]
Diddy was one of many celebs who were front and center as Outkast performed for the first time in seven years and he explains in the caption for the photo above, that he has a special connection to the legendary Atlanta duo, stating:
So Diddy directed ‘Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik’? Wow? Who knew?
But wait… in addition to revealing his special Outkast connection, Diddy decided to pay homage to the group buy making a symbolic purchase.
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It was OutKast’s first concert in seven years and needless to say, the performance was highly anticipated worldwide. Longtime fans weren’t expecting any surprise guests but there were several ready, willing an waiting to hit the stage.
Dre and Big brought out a few quests: Sleepy Brown and rapper Future and Janelle Monae.
Apparently due to a schedule change, the time was changed and the set started late. The legendary group had to cut at least 4 songs from their set list and to make matters worse, there was a 1am PCT cut off time that caused Killer Mike’s performance to abruptly cut.
(Yeah… we’re all still a bit pissed off about that.)
But despite all of their challenges the group still managed to pull off a historic one hour, and 32 minute performance.
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Sadly, Andr? 3000 (aka Andre Benjamin) of Atlanta’s legendary rap group Outkast lost his father earlier today (February 12, 2014). Continue Reading…
NEWSFLASH!! ?Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin aka OUTKAST will be performing at least 40 tour dates in 2014!!
The duo will kick off their tour of festivals, as a “marquee act,” after they reunite as the headliner at Coachella in April.
[READ: It’s Official! Outkast Returns To Stage in 2014 Coachella Music Festival…]
As you know Outkast’s classic debut album, “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik,” turns 20 years old on April 26, 2014 and the iconic duo has officially released statements surrounding the historic event and their planned ‘reunion’ tour.
Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin aka the legendary ‘Outkast‘ will reunite on stage at the 2014 Coachella Music Festival.
As I stated in previous posts (click HERE if you missed it), 2014 marks the 20 year anniversary of their first album, “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik,” and the duo planned to reunite around that historic benchmark.
[PHOTOS: Big Boi’s BigKidz Foundation Annual Holiday Celebration (2013)… ]
Big Boi confirmed all speculation last night by posting a series of photos and the following statement:
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