When and where did Outkast form?
Outkast formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992. Antwan Patton (Big Boi) and André Benjamin (André 3000) met that year at Lenox Square shopping mall when both were sixteen years old and attended Tri-Cities High School.
Questions about Outkast
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What was Outkast's biggest-selling album?
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003) is Outkast's best-selling album. It was certified diamond by the RIAA for ten million units shipped in December 2004, and by September 2023 had reached 13 times platinum, making it the highest-certified hip-hop album of all time, surpassing The Eminem Show.
How many Grammy Awards did Outkast win?
Outkast won six Grammy Awards. These included Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Ms. Jackson" (2001), Best Rap Album for Stankonia (2001), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "The Whole World" (2002), and Album of the Year for Speakerboxxx/The Love Below at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.
What was the Rosa Parks lawsuit against Outkast about?
In April 1999, Rosa Parks sued Outkast and LaFace Records, alleging that the song "Rosa Parks" from the album Aquemini misappropriated her name. The case was settled on the 14th of April 2005, with Outkast and co-defendants Sony BMG, Arista Records, and LaFace Records admitting no wrongdoing but agreeing to fund educational programs concerning Rosa Parks.
When did Outkast reunite and how many shows did they perform?
Outkast reunited in April 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, beginning with headline performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on the 11th and the 18th of April 2014. The duo performed at more than 40 festivals worldwide before concluding the reunion at the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans on the 31st of October 2014.
When was Outkast inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Outkast was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the 8th of November 2025.