Big Boi

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Born 1 February 1975.

Big Boi at a radio studio Naki / Redferns

Biography

Antwan André Patton (born February 1, 1975), better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André 3000 each announced plans to release a solo album. Big Boi's solo debut Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty was released in July 2010 to respectable sales and critical acclaim.

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  1. Rapper avoids jail on drug charge

    Fri 14 Oct 2011 09:02

    Outkast's Big Boi will also have to do community service

  2. Outkast rapper arrested for drugs

    Mon 8 Aug 2011 11:38

    Outkast rapper Big Boi is arrested in Miami for possession of drugs including ecstasy...

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    Thu 13 May 2010 17:00

    A new trending website shows off the most popular music across the BBC.

BBC Reviews

  1. Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours 2012

    Review of Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours

    Reviewed by Darren Loucaides

    A second solo set that’s bold of ambition, but flawed of execution.

  2. Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty 2010

    Review of Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty

    Reviewed by Alex Denney

    A splendid solo adventure from the multi-monikered OutKast rapper.

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