OutKast in 2001
OutKast was an American hip hop duo that formed in 1992 in East Point, suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. The members are André 3000 and Big Boi. They originally ran from 1992 to 2007 and came back in 2014. They are widely recognized for their intricate lyricism, memorable melodies and positive messages. They are regarded one of the greatest and most influential hip hop acts of all time. The duo achieved critical acclaim and commercial success from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s, helping popularize southern U.S. hip hop.