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HIPHOPDX Big Boi

Big Boi Teases New Album With Killer Mike's Help

Big Boi Teases New Album With Killer Mike’s Help

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OutKast Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame For First Time

OutKast Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame For First Time

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Hip Hop's Biggest Moments At The Super Bowl

Hip Hop’s Biggest Moments At The Super Bowl

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André 3000 Almost Wasn't On OutKast Classic, Sleepy Brown Reveals: 'He Didn't Like It'

André 3000 Almost Wasn’t On OutKast Classic, Sleepy Brown Reveals: ‘He Didn’t Like It’

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André 3000 ‘Can’t Remember’ The Last Time He & Big Boi Were In The Studio Together

André 3000 ‘Can’t Remember’ The Last Time He & Big Boi Were In The Studio Together

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OutKast Awarded First-Ever Diamond Single For 21-Year-Old Classic 

OutKast Awarded First-Ever Diamond Single For 21-Year-Old Classic

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André 3000 Admits He & Big Boi Are 'Further Away Than Ever' From A New OutKast Album

André 3000 Admits He & Big Boi Are ‘Further Away Than Ever’ From A New OutKast Album

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Big Boi Reveals His Pick For OutKast's Greatest Song: 'It's So Enchanting'

Big Boi Reveals His Pick For OutKast’s Greatest Song: ‘It’s So Enchanting’

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Big Boi Unveils OutKast & Atlanta Falcons Clothing Collaboration

Big Boi Unveils OutKast & Atlanta Falcons Clothing Collaboration

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T.I. Recalls OutKast, Scarface & Bun B’s Reactions To Him Claiming ‘King Of The South’

T.I. Recalls OutKast, Scarface & Bun B’s Reactions To Him Claiming ‘King Of The South’

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Big Boi & CeeLo Green Mourn Death Of Rico Wade's Mom Months After Producer's Passing

Big Boi & CeeLo Green Mourn Death Of Rico Wade’s Mom Months After Producer’s Passing

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OutKast Will Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

OutKast Fans Rekindle Reunion Hopes As Atlanta Reportedly Lands 2028 Super Bowl

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Big Boi & Sleepy Brown Mistaken For ‘Migrants’ While On Tour: ‘Bish What?’

Big Boi & Sleepy Brown Mistaken For ‘Migrants’ While On Tour: ‘Bish What?’

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OutKast Sues EDM Duo For Trademark Infringement Over ATLiens Name

OutKast Sues EDM Duo For Trademark Infringement Over ATLiens Name

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Big Boi Fans Angry At Ranking On Top 50 Atlanta Rappers List

Big Boi Fans Angry At ‘Disrespectful’ Ranking On Top 50 Atlanta Rappers List

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Big Boi Brings Out Rico Wade’s Children For First Pitch At Atlanta Braves Game

Big Boi Brings Out Rico Wade’s Children For First Pitch At Atlanta Braves Game

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Real Name: Antwan Patton

Aliases: Daddy Fat Sacks, Sir Lucious Left Foot, General Patton & Hot Tub Tony

Big Boi
BORN:
Feb 01, 1975
AGE:
50
NET WORTH:
60 million
HEIGHT:
5'6

BIO

Big Boi was half of the legendary Rap group OutKast alongside Andre 3000 and their longtime Earthtone 3 production partner and tour DJ, Mr. DJ. Big Boi ventured out on his own following OutKast's breakup, mentoring such careers as Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Black Owned C-Bone and a young Janelle Monae through Purple Ribbon imprint on Virgin. He later resumed his successful acting & solo recording careers which consists of 3 solo LPs and one 2015 collaborative EP with electronic music duo Phantogram ('Big Grams').

PROPS

  • Signed to L.A. Reid's Hitco label in 2018
  • 1 Gold single ('All Night')

Top Big Boi Questions

How much is Big Boi worth?
$60 million USD as of April 2020
What happened to OutKast?

OutKast disbanded after philosophical and artistic differences led Andre 3000 and Big Boi to pursue separate creative pursuits but they split amicably.

Is Big Boi dead?

No, he's very much alive.

How tall is Big Boi?

5'6"

Is Big Boi still married?

Antwan Patton is still married to his wife Sherlita Patton although they reportedly were close to divorce in 2013.

How did 2 Big Boi get his name?

He chose his Rap name back when he was in the duo 2 Shades Deep with Andre Benjamin as a high school student.

Where did Big Boi go to high school?

Antwan Patton attended Tri-Cities High School in East Point, GA.

Is Big Boi underrated?

Yes, Big Boi's contributions to OutKast, his standout performances, consistency spanning almost 30 years and his solo career have all been overshadowed by the superstardom and brilliance of his former bandmate and rhyme partner Andre 3000.

When was OutKast formed?

OutKast were originally named 2 Shades Deep when they began recording and performing together in 1992 in high school. They changed their name to OutKast shortly afterwards and drew the attention of LaFace Records A&R's in 1993.

Who is Big Boi's wife?

Big Boi married his wife Sherlita Patton in 2002.

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