Sports
Sports

Atlanta United suggests new chant: ‘Hey Ya!’

Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin, left, and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, right, of Outkast perform at the 2014 Austin City Limits music festival on Fri., Oct. 10, 2014 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX. Ashley Landis for American-Statesman
Andre “Andre 3000” Benjamin, left, and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, right, of Outkast perform at the 2014 Austin City Limits music festival on Fri., Oct. 10, 2014 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX. Ashley Landis for American-Statesman
By
March 15, 2017

What would Andre 3000 and Big Boi think?

Atlanta United is asking its supporters to use a lyric from one of the Atlanta-based rap duo Outkast’s most popular songs during its games at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium. The first opportunity will be Saturday against Chicago.

After a few of the more than 55,000 people who attended the inaugural game two weeks ago used a homophobic chant during goal kicks , the MLS expansion team is asking those in attendance for the remaining games to say "Heeeyyy!" as the goalkeeper approaches the ball, and "Ya!" as he kicks the ball. "Hey Ya!" was released in 2003 as part of the album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The song was nominated for two Grammys, and won several other awards.

The idea for the chant was the result of the team’s four supporter’s groups.

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

Follow Doug Roberson on facebookFollow Doug Roberson on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Kennesaw State's Milon Jones is a senior who starts at free safety. Jones isn’t the biggest guy but has earned a reputation for being a hard worker and a tough tackler. (Kennesaw State Athletics)

Credit: Kennesaw State Athletics

How Jerry Mack saw a then-walk-on as ‘one of the key pillars’ of KSU football

Milon Jones began playing football when he was 7 years old. Today he is the starting free safety for the Kennesaw State football team.

60-yard FG breaks Georgia State record set by former NFL standout Wil Lutz

Braeden McAlister provided a highlight in an otherwise dismal season for Georgia State last week when he kicked a school-record 60-yard field goal against Marshall.

Atlanta awaits: Celebration Bowl picture comes into focus

The annual showcase pits the champions of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in a spotlight game for HBCU football.

The Latest

Kennesaw State's Milon Jones is a senior who starts at free safety. Jones isn’t the biggest guy but has earned a reputation for being a hard worker and a tough tackler. (Kennesaw State Athletics)

Credit: Kennesaw State Athletics

How Jerry Mack saw a then-walk-on as ‘one of the key pillars’ of KSU football

60-yard FG breaks Georgia State record set by former NFL standout Wil Lutz

Atlanta awaits: Celebration Bowl picture comes into focus

Featured

Amber Hicks and Cherokee County firefighter Justin Hicks were found dead from gunshot wounds inside their home in November 2021. (Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services)

Credit: Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services

Man convicted of murdering Cherokee firefighter, wife as they watched TV

The deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks shocked their family and community. On Thursday, Matthew Lanz was convicted on all 13 charges he faced.

Report: Georgia unauthorized immigrant population reaches nearly 500,000

Georgia now has the nation’s sixth largest population of unauthorized immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Atlanta airport’s troubled Concourse C food court gets new management

OHM Concession Group will take over the Atlanta airport's Concourse C food court, as well as restaurants in Concourses B and F.