Outkast (stylized as OutKast) is an American hip hop duo formed in 1992. by rapper André 3000 and Big Boi. Over the course of their career, they have sold more than 25 million records worldwide.
Outkast released their first single, "Player's Ball" in 1993. The duo is one of the most successful hip-hop groups of all time, having received six Grammy Awards. Between six studio albums and a greatest hits release, Outkast has sold over 25 million records. Meanwhile, they have garnered widespread critical acclaim, with publications such as Rolling Stone and Pitchfork Media listing albums such as Aquemini and Stankonia among the best of their era.