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Outkast were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as performers in 2025.

Outkast

Outkast redefined hip-hop with their genre-blending sound and relentless innovation, proving the “Dirty South” could compete with rap music’s long-standing East and West Coast scenes.

Outkast’s distinctive sound – a blend of funk, soul, and jazz with introspective storytelling – helped them become one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful hip-hop groups of all-time. With massive tracks like “Hey Ya!,” Outkast challenged every norm, defied every genre, and pushed every boundary.
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Influence & Legacy

Outkast were influenced by...

  • Parliament-Funkadelic
  • Prince
  • A Tribe Called Quest

Outkast have inspired people like...

  • Janelle Monáe
  • Childish Gambino
  • Tyler, the Creator
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