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Outkast (sometimes written as OutKast) was an American hip hop duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1992, consisting of rappers André "3000" Benjamin (formerly known as Dré) and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton.[1] The duo achieved both critical and commercial success from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, helping to popularize Southern hip hop[1] with their intricate lyricism, memorable melodies, and positive themes,[3] while experimenting with a diverse range of genres such as funk, psychedelia, jazz, and techno.[4][5]