| Big Boi Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 1, 1975 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Sherlita Patton |
Big Boi is a rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor from Georgia, U.S. He is also known for being a member of the band Outkast with bandmate André 3000. In 2018, he signed with Hitco Music label. Big Boi has also been honored by getting an inclusion in the video game “Def Jam: Icon” as a playable character.
Born Name
Antwan André Patton
Nick Name
Big Boi, Daddy Fat Sacks, Luscious Left Foot

Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
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Education
Big Boi attended the Herschel V. Jenkins High School in Georgia. After shifting to Atlanta, he began attending the Tri-Cities High School, which is a visual and performing arts Magnet school.
Occupation
Rapper, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer
Family
- Father – Tony Kearse (Served in the Marine Corps) (Died in 2004)
- Mother – Rowena Patton
- Siblings – Marcus Patton (Younger Brother), James Patton (Younger Brother) (Rapper), Lolly Patton (Younger Sister)
- Others – Renee (Aunt)
Manager
In 2014, Big Boi started getting represented by Jordan Feldstein of Career Artist Management.
Genre
Hip Hop, Rap
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboards
Labels
Purple Ribbon Label, Epic Records, LaFace Records, RCA, Def Jam, Hitco Music, Empire
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Big Boi has dated –
Note – Big Boi also has a son named Bamboo Patton from a previous relationship.

Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often sports a goatee
- Flashy and chunky jewelry
Brand Endorsements
Big Boi has endorsed Apple.
Religion
Christianity

Best Known For
- Having served as one-half of the hip-hop duo OutKast with André 3000 from 1991 to 2006 and then 2014 onwards. The musical heavyweights achieved critical and commercial success and have been the recipient of 6 Grammy awards till 2018.
- His career as a solo artist where he has released several albums that have been met with critical acclaim
First Album
As a member of OutKast, his released his debut album titled Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in 1994.
As a solo artist, Big Boi released his debut album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty in 2010.
First Film
In 2004, he made his first theatrical film appearance in the action crime film 20 Funerals in 2004 in the role of Lucious.
As a voice artist, Big Boi made his theatrical film debut by voicing the character of Shimma in the English version of Hwasango. The film is called Volcano High in English which was released in 2003.
First TV Show
Big Boi made his first TV show appearance in 1994, as a member of OutKast, on the music talk-show Soul Train.
Personal Trainer
Big Boi maintains his weight by doing 100 push-ups in the morning and another 100 during the nighttime. He also includes an afternoon jog for about 2 or 3 miles every alternate day. Additionally, he has stated that being on stage singing and interacting with the audience is easily equivalent to a 90-minute cardio workout.
For his diet, he has refrained from consuming food made with beef or pork for more than 2 decades. For breakfast, he will opt for scrambled eggs with cheese, chicken sausage, French toast and a glass of orange juice or mango-pineapple juice.
Big Boi Favorite Things
- Music Albums – Cosmic Slop by Funkadelic (1973), Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! by Bootsy’s Rubbber Band (1977), Here, My Dear by Marvin Gaye (1978), The Dreaming by Kate Bush (1982), Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982), Heart Break by New Edition (1988), As Nasty As They Wanna Be by 2 Live Crew (1989), Full Moon Fever by Tom Petty (1989), People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm by A Tribe Called Quest (1990), Niggaz4Life by N.W.A (1991), The Chronic by Dr. Dre (1992), Beautiful Ballads by The Isley Brothers (1994), The Infamous by Mobb Deep (1995), Natural Mystic: The Legend Lives On by Bob Marley & The Wailers (1995), Even In Darkness by Dungeon Family (2001), The Empyrean by John Frusciante (2009), The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe (2010) and many more
- Song On The ‘Here, My Dear’ Album – When Did You Stop Loving Me
- Song On ‘The Dreaming’ Album – Pull Out the Pin
- Song On ‘The Boomerang’ Album – Hot S@x by A Tribe Called Quest
- Song On ‘The Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’ Album – Rome, Lisztomania
- Emcee – Slick Rick
- Musical Artists – Bob Marley, Kate Bush
- Movie – Iron Man
- Color – Purple
- Meal – Jerk chicken with peas on rice and collard green, macaroni and cheese
- Restaurant Meal – Nando’s fire-grilled chicken
- Books – Ni**er, by Dick Gregory, The Four Elements: A Practical Guide To Living by Miguel Ruiz, Bible
- Song On The ‘ATLiens’ Album – Ova Da Wudz
- Artists From Atlanta – Run The Jewels, Janelle Monáe
- Lyrics – Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O’Connor
- Place – Tybee Island in Georgia
- Fictional Character – Wolverine, Sabretooth
- Drink – Cognac, Champagne
Source – Complex, Us Magazine, Food Republic, Vibe, Spin, Atlanta Business Chronicle, NME, Bon Apétit

Big Boi Facts
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