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Three 6 Mafia Rapper Gangsta Boo Dead Aged 43
Three 6 Mafia rapper Gangsta Boo has died aged 43.The musician, born Lola Mitchell, was said by TMZ on Sunday (01.01.23) to have died in an apparently “drug-related” incident.Sources close to the rapper told the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 January 2023
Big Boi Teases Kate Bush Collaboration
Big Boi has hinted at a collaboration with Kate Bush on his new album.The 45-year-old rapper - who is best known for starring alongside Andre 3000 in Outkast - is a long-time fan of the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 July 2020
Album Of The Week: Outkast Put Southern Rap On The Map With Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
Yet another 25-year celebration comes in the form of OutKast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik; the debut album from this Georgia hip hop duo which became the first record of the genre to be released on LaFace Records. It's...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2019
Has Gucci Mane Revealed The First Outkast Music In A Decade?
Fans of Atlanta-based hip-hop legends Outkast were sent into a frenzy today after rapper Gucci Mane mentioned that he had recorded music with the duo, teasing the possibility of the first new music from the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 06 September 2016
Big Boi: 'Outkast Turned Down The Chance To Headline Super Bowl Half-time Show'
The rapper tells ESPN’s Dan Le Betard he and his partner Andre 300 were approached to perform on America's biggest stage, but Big Boi's sidekick nixed the idea over their allotted playing time....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 November 2015
Andre Benjamin: 'I Had To Play The Guitar Left Handed Just Like Jimi'
Outkast star Andre Benjamin had to perfect playing the guitar left-handed in just days after learning it would be too expensive to let camera trickery make him look like Jimi Hendrix on film.The singer, aka...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Andre 3000 Planning Rap Retirement Next Year
Outkast star Andre 3000 is planning to retire from rap next year (15) after he turns 40.The Ms. Jackson hitmaker, who will mark the age milestone in May (15), is convinced hip-hop is a young...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 02 September 2014
Andre 3000'S Heart Isn't In Performing
Andre 3000 doesn't ''get anything from performing''.While the 39-year-old star has reunited with Big Boi for an Outkast tour to mark the group's 20th anniversary, he admits he would quite happily never tour because he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 August 2014
Outkast And Robin Thicke Take To The Stage At Wireless Festival 2014
Outkast and Robin Thicke were among the star performers at this year's Wireless Festival in London and Birmingham, which saw a few familiar faces in the crowds as well as on the stages.Outkast have been...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2014
Reading And Leeds Festivals Offer Free Tickets
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are offering free tickets to charity volunteers.The annual music festivals, along with a number of other popular summer events, are offering fans the chance to see hundreds of acts for...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2014
Outkast Are Still Outkast And Rocked Governors Ball New York This Weekend
Governors Ball is a notoriously difficult music fest for logistical reasons – remote location, frequently awful weather, etc. Still, crowds flock to the festival year after year – and looking at this year’s lineup, it...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 08 June 2014
Experience Sun, Sand And Sensational Sounds At Hangout Festival 2014
Alabama's sun-soaked, sold-out Hangout Music Fest begins officially today (May 16th 2014) following yesterday's kick-off party - and there's almost too much fun to take in.Set against the glorious backdrop of Gulf Shores' pure white...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Big Boi Lands Solo Deal: Bad News For Outkast?
Big Boi has landed his very own record deal with Epic Records, where he'll have the chance to work with his mentor L.A. Reid once again. The rapper, better known as one half of the...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2014
Betty Who, Tegan And Sara And Foster The People - Big Guava Music Festival 2014 Is Definitely Worth A Visit
Arguably what could be Florida's most fun-packed 3-day event of the year, Big Guava Music Festival makes its debut today (May 2nd 2014) with an impressive line-up headlined by Outkast, Vampire Weekend and Foster The...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 02 May 2014
Outkast Were Back In Georgia For Counterpoint Festival 2014, With A Few Special Guests
Outkast returned home to Georgia for their stint at CounterPoint Festival 2014 - and fans were a lot more pleased this time round than they were at their comeback gig at Coachella.Nothing was going to...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2014
Eminem And Pearl Jam Among Headliners For Austin City Limits Music Festival
Eminem and Pearl Jam are just two of the big name acts chosen to headline the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. Hosted in Austin, Texas, the three date event is scheduled to take place...
By Sophie Miskiw in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2014
Coachella Weekend Two: Outkast Pull It Back, Pharrell Brings More Surprise And Arcade Fire Leave Us Confused
The Coachella festival has closed its gates for another year, but not before it got an almighty second weekend send off. Last weekend the festival brought plenty of star performances, special surprises and maybe a...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 April 2014
Counterpoint Festival 2014 To Feature Hometown Return Of Outkast
Next weekend's CounterPoint Festival will be the event's first year at a new 5000-acre site, featuring campgrounds, a food court, bars (including a draught house), carnival rides, free water stations and its very own arts...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2014
Did Technical Difficulties Fail Outkast During Reunion Gig At Coachella 2014?
Outkast – aka Big Boi and Andre 3000 – reunited for the first time in 10 years at Coachella Saturday night. It was a pretty big deal. The set was broadcast live, so even those...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2014
Coachella 2014: Was It The Best Year Yet?
The Coachella Festival has closed its doors for another year, leaving a bunch of sweating Californian hipsters and A-list celebrities to pack up and dream of 2015. Many had described the 2014 line-up as one...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2014
Was Outkast's Comeback At Coachella A Total Disaster?
Outkast made their long awaited comeback at Coachella, topping last night’s bill and making their first stateside performance for 12 years. But with all that expectation came only disappointment, if The Guardian’s review is anything...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2014
Lollapalooza Line-up 2014: Your Guide To The 3 Day Extravanganza
Lollapalooza has sold out of three-day general tickets. Got that? No more tickets. Which is a shame, considering that one hell of a line-up has just been announced including Eminem, Kings of Leon and Outkast....
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2014
Lollapalooza Festival To Welcome Kings Of Leon, Eminem, Arctic Monkeys And Outkast
Eminem, OutKast, Kings Of Leon and Skrillex have been officially announced as the headliners for this year’s Lollapalooza festival. The festival will take place over the August 1-3 weekend at its home of Chicago’s Grant...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2014
Placebo, Outkast, Bombay Bicycle Club Lead Record Store Day 2014: Race You There!
The vinyl list has been released for this year's Record Store Day, which will be celebrated by 240 independent music shops throughout the UK with over 600 exclusive releases available. More big-name acts than ever...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 20 March 2014
Oscar Winner John Ridley: 'I Was Blessed To Land Andre 3000 As Hendrix'
Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley has heaped praise on Outkast star Andre 3000 for the lengths he went to to perfect his portrayal of rock legend Jimi Hendrix in new biopic Jimi: All Is By My...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 March 2014
Andre 3000 Dedicated To Hendrix Role
Andre 3000 played guitar for six hours a day to prepare for his role as Jimi Hendrix in a new biopic. The Outkast singer, who takes on the lead role of the 'Purple Haze' musician...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 March 2014
Coachella Festival 2014: Your Guide To This Year's Lineup
The Coachella festival always manages to bring out the big names for its annual two weekend spectacular in April. This year, organizers have outdone themselves with a feast of big name acts that will take...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 24 February 2014
Big Boi: 'Outkast Is Not Working On An Album'
Rapper Big Boi has dismissed reports suggesting he and Andre 3000 are working on a new Outkast album.Last month (Jan14), fans got excited when reports swirled indicating the newly-reunited rap duo were working on new...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
The Even Bigger Sasquatch! Announces Outkast And Soundgarden As Headliners
The annual Sasquatch! festival is set to be even even bigger and better this year as it grows to two weekends this summer with Outkast and Soundgarden announced as headliners.Outkast's Andre 3000 will reunite with...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 04 February 2014
Bestival 2014 Lineup Kicks Off With Outkast Announcement
The reunited hip-hop outfit OutKast are the first act to be announced for the Bestival 2014 line-up. The event takes place at the Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight from September 4th-7th....
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 28 January 2014
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