Big Boi, born Antwan André Patton, is an American rapper, songwriter and producer from Atlanta. A founding member of Outkast alongside André 3000, he helped bring Southern hip-hop to international prominence with a precise, energetic flow deeply rooted in funk. Alongside his work with the duo, he has built a successful solo career with albums such as Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty and Boomiverse, continuing an inventive approach that blends Southern rap, funk, soul and electronic experimentation.