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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.
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!
Details below… Continue Reading…
Usher Raymond and Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton were spotted posing on the sidelines of last night’s disappointing Atlanta Falcons vs. NY Jets game. (October 7, 2013)
The two celebrity dads, who are both in the news for domestic matters, took a break from the drama to attended the game with their sons.
[READ: WTF!?! Big Boi’s Wife Hires Usher’s Divorce Attorney, Files Papers... ]
Usher, who is still battling his ex-wife Tameka in an ongoing bitter custody dispute, attended the late night game with lil Cinco, 5 & Naviyd, 4 while Big was spotted with his two sons, Cross, 12 and Bamboo, 13.
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…his girlfriend dumped him and he didn’t know how to drive.
Antwan “Big Boi” Patton aka Daddy Fat Sacks aka my future ex-husband joins in on MTV’s “When I Was 17”, where he reminisces about the days when he was a cute lil chubby cheeked teen at Tri City High School in East Point, Georgia.
Is that a paisley shirt & overalls Twan? *giggles*
Several of the crew, including Kawan “KP” Prather and Cee Lo Green, reflect on his Big’s unique style, while Sir Lucious Left Foot shares stories from the days he spent working at Foot Locker in Underground Atlanta, as well as his first time doing open mic with Dre’ back in the day.
Andre 3000 & Big Boi
Check out Big Boi’s “When I Was 17” episode below + photos of Twan and the crew from early ?90s: Continue Reading…
Antwan ?Big Boi? Patton has been promoting his new album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot: Son of Chico Dusty (in stores NOW!) from here to Norway but he never forgets about the kids!
After a successful charity fundraiser for his Big Kidz Foundation back in July,? Twan put those dollars to work by sponsoring a summer camp for Atlanta?s Youth.
[PHOTOS/VIDEO: Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation “Art For Life” Celebrity Fundraiser]
The Big Kidz Foundation partnered with Moving In The Spirit for the 2nd year to implement a innovative summer program entitled ?Rhyme and Reason?.
Moving In The Spirit is an Atlanta based art non-profit organization that produces art based programs designed to bring young people in urban communities together. The kids who participated in the two-week program were taught effective presentations skills, self-confidence, as well as enhance their dance abilities.
Big Boi paid a special visit to the camp Thursday, August 5, 2010 and was honored with a special performance by the camp participants.
Video ~ Little “Big Kidz” Perform for Big Boi
Those kids were crunk! How cute is that!!? More photos + video below: Continue Reading…
Big Boi aka Daddy Fat Sacks aka Dick Fury aka Sir Lucious Leftfoot aka my baby daddy… shot over a few behind the scenes shots from his upcoming “Shutterbug” video, which was directed by Chris Robinson.
Big revealed to me last week (during our candlelit date) that the video was complete and will be out any day now.
The hot track, produced by Scott Storch is currently tearing up the airwaves. If you haven’t heard it yet, check it out:
“Shutterbug” ~ Big Boi
Twan is rappin so fast, I can’t sing along. But I always manage to get in my “Boi Stop! I’m just playin…!” 😆
That’s right Twan… Eyes up! LOL
More photos from Big’s Shutterbug video shoot below: Continue Reading…
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