Want a free Outkast collectible? Get to Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks game early.
Atlanta is continuing to celebrate Outkast’s November induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Hawks will host an Outkast-themed night during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at State Farm Arena. The first 5,000 fans through the door will receive a limited-edition figurine set of the iconic Atlanta duo. Created by Handmade by Robots, the hand-knitted collectibles feature André 3000 and Big Boi in Hawks gear and are produced by robots.
Outkast music will be played throughout the game. At halftime, Tarik Rowland will lead the marching band from Tri-Cities High School — where Outkast was formed — in a tribute performance honoring the legendary act.
Big Boi is scheduled to attend the game, and Outkast will receive a special acknowledgment for being the first Southern rap act to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame.
More on Outkast’s legacy
In the lead-up to the duo’s Rock Hall induction, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and UATL are releasing a series of stories celebrating their legacy.
Here’s your guide to their past, present and future:
Atlanta’s Outkast to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
VIDEO: Why Outkast will have a full-circle moment entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
As Outkast enters rock Hall of Fame, Tri-Cities High will follow along
Can we take you on a funky ride? Your guide to Outkast’s Atlanta
Outkast greatest hits? AJC, UATL staffers share their personal favorites
She lives in my lap: How the divine feminine inspired the music of Outkast
POLL: What’s Outkast’s best song?
How Outkast’s style sets the stage for their timeless Southern hip-hop
VIDEO: How Outkast rewrote hip-hop’s fashion rules
Outkast and Portrait Coffee partner for special-edition ‘Stankonia’ blend
‘Everybody loves Outkast’: How Andre and Big Boi influenced your favorite artists
VIDEO: Members of the Dungeon Family share the stories behind their favorite classics
MARTA, Cascade Skating celebrate 25 years of Outkast’s ‘Stankonia’
The rap duo officially received one of music’s highest honors on Nov. 8. Metro Atlanta native Donald Glover inducted the pair, while Doja Cat, Killer Mike, JID, Tyler, the Creator, Big Boi, Sleepy Brown and Janelle Monáe performed during the presentation.
Tickets to tomorrow’s Hawks game can be purchased here.
About the Author
DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She focuses on the intersection of arts, culture and diverse communities, as well as how emerging social trends are being expressed through the lens of the Atlanta aesthetic. DeAsia's work can be seen in Pitchfork, Essence, Teen Vogue, Elle and more.
