Big Boi Talks Outkast, Solo Efforts, Religion and Family

Famed emcee and co-founder of the acclaimed rap duo, Outkast, Big Boi (born Antwan Patton) has long been a respected voice in music. Whether he’s flying solo or rapping with his space-aged counterpart, André 3000, Big Boi is known for rhymes that have a way of embedding themselves in popular culture. His latest track, “We The Ones,” which features the popular vocalists, Killer Mike and Sleepy Brown, is about hope in modern times of despair. Big Boi, who released the track about a month ago, talks of his family, standing up to adversity, overcoming obstacles and working for a better future all over a smooth beat and chorus. We caught up with Big Boi to ask him about the inspirations for the new song, how he first met André in school and when he first found music.