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Outkast

Atlanta, GA

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About Outkast

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, in the heart of Fulton County and the New Piedmont region, Outkast emerged as a distinctive voice in hip-hop. Their music, deeply rooted in the Southern experience, resonated far beyond their home state, capturing a unique blend of lyrical prowess and sonic experimentation.

While their impact is global, subtle nods to specific locations appear in their discography, such as "Ms. Jackson," which references Jackson, Tennessee. Outkast's popularity score of 88 reflects their broad appeal and lasting influence on the genre.

Locations in Lyrics

44 location references across 11 songs

Songs & Places

SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Detroit, MI Atlanta, GA
"Lincoln's clean"
Hey Ya!
Detroit, MI Houston, TX
"Just want you in my Caddy"
B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)
Florida US-Mexico Border Atlanta, GA Georgia
"Moving like Floyd, comin' straight to Florida"
ATLiens
East Point, GA College Park, GA Decatur, GA South Fulton, GA Atlanta, GA
"East Point, smokes some dank"
Rosa Parks
Montgomery, AL Atlanta, GA Washington, DC East Point, GA New York City, NY
"Everybody move to the back of the bus"
Ms. Jackson
Akron, OH
"Together dream 'bout that crib with the Goodyear swing"
Bombs Over Baghdad
Atlanta, GA
Elevators (Me & You)
East Point, GA Decatur, GA
"A couple of years ago on Headland and Delowe / Was the start of somethin' good"
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
East Point, GA College Park, GA Atlanta, GA Georgia Mississippi The South
"While my niggas are at East Point with that College Park hemp"
West Savannah
Savannah, GA American South, GA The South
"Was born in West Savannah way before I started rappin"
Morris Brown
Atlanta, GA

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Region: Piedmont Conference: Southeast

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Interstate 20 13 Chattahoochee River 11

Connected Places

Atlanta, GA Jackson, TN

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