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OutKast was an iconic and influential American hip hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, renowned for revolutionizing Southern rap and blending diverse musical genres.Formed in 1992 by high school friends André Benjamin (André 3000) and Antwan Patton (Big Boi), OutKast emerged from East Point, Atlanta. Signed to LaFace Records, their 1994 debut 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' established them. They faced initial skepticism about Southern rappers but silenced critics, winning the Best New Rap ...