Guardian Music — Inspired by sci-fi novels and Afro-futurists, Janelle Monáe is a cyber diva taking R&B into far-out places. Dorian Lynskey meets the most compelling new character in popOver the last four years, Prince, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Big Boi from Outkast ha... more info

Guardian Music — Mellifluous and menacing, is this midwestern rapper one of hip-hop's last great hopes?Hometown: Gary, Indiana.The lineup: Freddie Tipton (vocals, music).The background: Freddie Gibbs is a 28-year-old rapper from Michael Jackson's hometown of Gary, In... more info

Idolator — While we trailed after Big Boi in his Cadillac convertible in the “Follow Us” music video, the OutKast rapper had a different idea in mind for his appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman last night—he gave a plug to his Twitter account... more info

Mercury News, California — On a Thursday night in late May the rapper Big Boi was onstage inside the Yaarab Shrine Center in Atlanta. more info

Idolator — As much as we’re digging Big Boi’s recently released solo album, but we’re still wanting more from his OutKast other half. Slowly but surely, more tracks from Andre 3000 are rising to the surface. The hip hop star came back in a big way after a... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper BIG BOI can add footwear designer to his resume after teaming up with Converse to release a limited edition shoe to promote his new album.Fans of the OutKast star... more info

The Mirror — Big Boi has revealed that there is another OutKast album in the pipeline. more info

NME - The Bands Blog — The (slightly) more sensible half of OutKast on Kate Bush, Ralph Lauren suits and the original Wolverine My First Album 'The Fat Boys' by The Fat Boys "I think the first album I ever remembered purchasing with my own money was that first Fat Boys ... more info

Idolator — The Pitchfork Music Festival showcased some great talent over the weekend—hipster-adored acts like LCD Soundsystem and Pavement headlined the mostly-indie lineup, but Robyn and Big Boi were two such pop-leaning acts rockin’ the stage in the Chica... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Big Boi from OutKast has discussed the difference between working on his own solo album and working with fellow OutKast member Andre 3000 on the duo's albums. Big Boi said that the workload doubled... more info