Atlanta’s own OutKast are now official members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Big Boi and André 3000 were both in attendance at the ceremony Saturday to accept the award and express gratitude for everyone who has been a part of their journey.
During his acceptance speech, André harkened back to the duo’s humble beginnings, in “the dungeon,” a small basement studio in the home of the late Rico Wade.
“Little rooms,” he said. “Great things start in little rooms. That’s it.”
Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior reporter and UATL editor Gavin Godfrey joined “All Things Considered” to talk about the significance of the moment for the group, the city of Atlanta as a whole, and the entire hip hop music scene. Godfrey has written extensively about the pair’s career, covering Atlanta’s music scene and Black culture.
