OutKast have announced that they will be reuniting this year to celebrate their 20 year legacy. This year’s Coachella festival line-up was released on Wednesday, surprising fans with news that the Atlanta hip-hop duo would reunite as headliners.
The duo, comprised of Big Boi and André 3000, have released a press release sharing the news with their fans and expressing their excitement to return to the stage and celebrate 20 years of OutKast. Their classic debut album “Southernplaylisticadillacmuzik” will turn 20 this April.
“And imagine, all we wanted to do was rap! I am thankful to have been a part of a group that allowed me to explore anything that came to mind and have fun doing it. Returning to the stage together is the most exciting way for us to thank everyone for their 20 years of supporting Outkast – André 3000.”
OutKast took to their newly created twitter account to announce that they have added 40 festival dates to this year’s tour after they headline Coachella in April. Other major acts confirmed to perform at this year’s Coachella include Chance The Rapper, Nas, Kid Cudi and Pharell. It is expected that Outkast will include an Irish festival in this tour, though details have yet to be announced.
Updates on any Irish dates will be posted on this article.
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