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The origin story of OutKast is a classic case of "right place, right time." André 3000 (André Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton) met in 1992 when they were both 16-year-old students at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Atlanta.

Both were new students at Tri-Cities, a visual and performing arts magnet school. Because they were "the new kids," they naturally gravitated toward the same social circle. Big Boi later recalled that they were part of a small group of five or six guys who hung out, but he and André eventually "stuck to each other" and became like brothers.

While they attended the same school, lore often points to Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta as a pivotal spot where their friendship solidified. As teenagers in the early '90s, the mall was the social hub where they would show off their style and connect over their shared love of music.

Their bond was built on a mutual respect for lyricism. Before they were a polished duo, they were:
They initially started as rivals, engaging in friendly rap battles in the high school cafeteria.

After realizing their styles complemented each other, André’s more experimental, poetic vibe and Big Boi’s sharp, streetsmart flow they formed a group.

Their talent eventually led them to the basement of producer Rico Wade, famously known as "The Dungeon," where they joined the Dungeon Family collective and caught the attention of LaFace Records.

They almost didn't call themselves OutKast. Their original group names included "2 Shades Deep" and "The Misfits," but since those were already taken, they settled on OutKast after looking through a dictionary for synonyms for "misfit."💯

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