Atlanta Music Scene

By Simple Jack

November 18, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

It’s the Hawks game for me baby boi…

By College Park Ambassador

November 18, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

Big always holds it down. He does his thing in these movies.

By m

November 18, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

ive been down with Kast and Big Boi since ‘95.. and met him on few occasions around town.. classy dude and very friendly to everyone.

By DIRTY

November 18, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

OutKast til I die. With that said, I’ll TiVo it and watch the HAWKS!!!

By Vikki T.

November 18, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

I never miss an episode of Law and Order SVU. I’m sure it will be great as always.

By Jay

November 18, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

BIG DEAL! Whether its Ludacris, Lil’ Jon, T.I., Usher, OutKast or any of the other ego-maniac “so-called” celebrities in Atlanta or throughout the country, what have & are they REALLY doing with their collective wealth to help the masses of their own people? And I’m not talking about co-endorsing a free turkey giveaway with a major company on Thanksgiving Day or another lame form of PR stunt that only makes them “look good” before the cameras. Instead, what are they doing to stimulate creativity & ongoing prosperity? I’m talking about using just a small percentage of their enormous wealth (which is tax-deductable anyways) to stimulate wealth by forming companies that can create jobs, or paying for four or five years of college at a public institution for a few young black kids who are working hard in school, but don’t have the ability to cover college tuition on their own. All the money these celebrities have won’t get them into Heaven! That has to be earned by the humble deeds they produce!

By rob slim

November 18, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I think that I’ll DVR Big Boi and catch the Hawks game instead.

By Manny

November 18, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Jay, I totally agree with your comments 100%! Couldn’t have said it better myself.

By Ron

November 18, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

What is a “Boi?” I thought boy was spelled boy? Why do thugs spell things wrong on purpose? I guess to show how bright they are.

By Marco

November 18, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Big Boi will do great. Ron why you gotta be so lame. You wouldn’t say that in person & who ever said Big Boi is a thug…that show how bright you are. 11/4/08

By Marco

November 18, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Big Boi will do great. Ron why you gotta be so lame. You wouldn’t say that in person & who ever said Big Boi is a thug…that show how bright you are. 11/4/08

By The Truth

November 18, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Ron, I’m not sure who you are and what you do but that was a nondeserving statement. Why would you classify him as a thug? Any way how bright are you because statements end in periods and not question marks. Who was your grammar teacher and what did you learn?

By hawk

November 18, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

By Ron November 18, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

What is a “Boi?” I thought boy was spelled boy? Why do thugs spell things wrong on purpose? I guess to show how bright they are.

Now Ron, why you gotta be calling him a thug because of his name. It’s just part of hip hop, something you must not know about.

By Marco Is Smart

November 18, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Marco. You need to go get an education and stop skipping school to sell drugs. “That show how bright you are?” Shouldn’t that be SHOWS, not show? Also, “who ever” is whoever, bright one.

By outkast fan

November 18, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

To Jay and his cosigner Manny: Google these charities: 1.Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation 2.Ludacris Foundation 3. T.I. Foundation

Before you go mouthing off your ignorant opinions about what you don’t have a clue about at least do the research first. Take a minute to read the thousands of articles regarding the work these hip hop artists have done for their communities and other communities. It’s people like you have always focus on the negative of people and always overlook the positive…Until you have been in someone’s shoes…you should keep your mouth shut about what goes on in hip hop and stop believing everything you here on the news…why don’t you ask what charities has someone like Marilyn Manson donated to????

By Cynic

November 18, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Does this appearance mean he’s not a thug, he just plays one on TV?

By kingproductions

November 18, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

no comment

By Electra

November 18, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Once again, a hip hop artist is portrayed as a criminal on television or film. Antwan’s (his Christian name) back is to the camera and he is flanked by detectives on either side of him. Looks very familiar when it comes to black men, even if the other detective is black. And why must the episode title be “Gots Money” instead of “Got Money”? There goes the grammatically-incorrect stereotype. As a black woman, I’m sick of seeing my people willingly perpetrate harmful images that continue to demonize us in the media. Antwan is not a struggling actor trying to make ends meet. He can elect to portray a more positive and culturally-responsible on-screen image.

By lovinatlbutmissinnyc

November 18, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Ugggghhhh! Why must people ALWAYS hate??? I am always thrilled when ANY musician of ANY genre exercises their acting chops (and yes, ESPECIALLY rappers) and actually does well showing how multi-talented they are hopefully to dispel and/or attract the same group of people who dismiss musicians as ignorant and nothing else which is far from being true. It shows and proves that they are multi-faceted and will have longevity beyond hip-hop and I’m proud of that. I’m sorry Ron, but these days rap has turned into a career and those who can’t, well they just complain. FYI Boi’ is just another way to spell boy creatively which is what music is…creative expression! If you know anything about Big Boi you would know his persona is far from being a thug, hence the name of his group ‘OUTKAST’. While you’re at being so critical of Big Boi, Luda, T.I., Usher, (who, FYI, is a SINGER not a rapper. See how they categorize us as all the same?) and Lil’ Jon, why don’t you do a little research on each of them to see the wonderful foundations they have and the other notable things they have participated in and contributed to in and out of their communities which have nothing to do with turkey giveaways. On that note, I will watch Big Boi on Law & Order tonight where I’m sure he’ll do a fine job just like Luda did when he was on Law & Order.

By Cynic

November 18, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Electra:

Oh I agree.

It unnecessarily perpetuates a negative stereotype, but do you think Mr. Patton has the acting chops to pull of any other role?

Do you see him agreeing to play, say, a gay aids victim or an America’s Cup skipper?

Bit of a stretch, maybe?

By Cynic

November 18, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Electra:

Oh I agree.

It unnecessarily perpetuates a negative stereotype, but do you think Mr. Patton has the acting chops to pull of any other role?

Do you see him agreeing to play, say, a gay aids victim or Baptist minister?

Bit of a stretch, maybe?

By Cynic

November 18, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Electra:

Oh I agree.

It unnecessarily perpetuates a negative stereotype, but do you think Mr. Patton has the acting chops to pull of any other role?

Do you see him agreeing to play, say, a gay aids victim or Baptist minister?

Bit of a stretch, maybe?

By qwerty

November 18, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

even if the other detective is black.

Electra: In case you missed it, the “black detective” is and has always been played by Ice-T, himself a hip hop legend. Kind of invalidates your point.

Also: If you read the entry, the episode is called Wildlife. “Gots Money” is the rap star character Big Boi plays in the episode.

By James

November 18, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Jay and Manny Big Boi nor any other celeb owes anybody anything.They didnt get where they because they were lucky it was from hard work.How dare you be critical because a wealthy person is not doing what you think they shoud do with their time and money.How many turkeys did you give away last year? And I’ll bet you dont employ on tenth of the people that this guy does.You people that hate people who have achived more than you should spend your time trying to figure out how they did it so you can save the world yourselves.

By Yaasim

November 18, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Heavens to mercy! Why all the negative energy here? I like Big Boi’s acting skills personally. He is simply expanding on the characters he creates when he rhymes. It’s called escapism. We all had it maybe as kids and artists are those who continue that escapism through their creative endeavors. Big Boi is talented as well as many other artists in the A. I applaud his efforts and will add this caviat: he is well rounded-it shows. He should not have to carry the burden of carrying our race on his back in the roles he chooses. That’s why they are called ROLES! There are all types of people in all colors. WE all should start realizing that the human condition is the real issue here, not a black or white one. Color is window dressing. We all breathe the same human air..all of us!

By lovinatlbutmissinnyc

November 18, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Qwerty- I agree. You know the ones that are so quick to critize NEVER read, just in between the lines.

By george

November 18, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Big Boi took the role because he wanted to for whatever reason. All kinds of celebrities have been guest stars on the various Law and Order shows over the years for whatever reason playing murdered, thugs, lawyers, etc. Didn’t Julia Roberts play a murderer or accomplice? Who cares; it is either good entertainment or not and it does not glorify violence or other irresponsible behavior.

By george

November 18, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Big Boi took the role because he wanted to for whatever reason. All kinds of celebrities have been guest stars on the various Law and Order shows over the years for whatever reason playing murdered, thugs, lawyers, etc. Didn’t Julia Roberts play a murderer or accomplice? Who cares; it is either good entertainment or not and it does not glorify violence or other irresponsible behavior.

By ATLIEN

November 18, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

Of course I’m going to set the DVR, and I’m going to see the Hawks play…..since I’m in NAP town tonight….GO HAWKS!!!!!

By lovinatlbutmissinnyc

November 18, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Wow all you nay-sayers…you can also check out Diddy AND Nelly on CSI!

By makeeazymoneytoday.com

November 18, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

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i just hate when those that dont know talk about about things well…that they dont know. Several people on this blog are expressing themselves as if this is Big Boi first acting gig… HELLO!!! he was the villain in ATL and a moonshine hustlin’ womaninzin’ juke joint/speakeasy owner in Idlewild

there are other miscellaneous roles that he has played over the years. so again if you dont know something at least do your research before you talk. and those people who i am talking about KNOW who they are.

it would be nice if he (Big Boi) could give us some news about the next ‘Kast album. in my opinion they are one of the greatest rap groups of all time

NWA and UGK come first

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