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The Outkast legend is stepping away from the recording studio to sit down with his two adult sons for a new venture in podcasting. According to TheGrio, Big Boi has launched "Bloodlines & Basslines," a show distributed through iHeartMedia that premiered in November 2026 and releases three times weekly.
The podcast brings together three distinct voices: the 51-year-old veteran musician, Cross Patton—a 25-year-old former Division I football player now working in business and real estate—and Bamboo, 26, who is a father himself and pursues creative and entrepreneurial interests. Recorded in Atlanta, the trio explores what it means to grow up with a famous surname while carving out individual identities. Conversations span hip-hop, sports, pop culture, relationships, fatherhood, and the generational differences that shape their family dynamic.
In his statement to TheGrio, Big Boi emphasized that the podcast offers listeners a window into his life beyond his music career. He reflected on becoming a father at 19 and described being called "Poppy" as one of his proudest achievements. The rapper underscored that while his musical legacy matters, what he passes down to his sons holds deeper significance. The first episode explores these themes, with Big Boi discussing the balance between discipline and love in parenting.
Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts, told TheGrio that the show capitalizes on audiences’ desire to connect with artists on a personal level. He highlighted the natural chemistry and humor between Big Boi and his sons, noting that the podcast offers fans an authentic glimpse into their lives while revealing a different dimension of an artist many have followed for decades.
Big Boi, born Antwan André Patton, rose to prominence as a member of the influential hip-hop duo Outkast alongside André 3000. The group became one of the most successful and critically acclaimed acts in hip-hop history, known for innovative production and genre-blending work.
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- TheGrio
- Big Boi and sons uplift family and fatherhood on new podcast
- Big Boi and His Sons Launch New iHeartPodcasts Series “Bloodlines & Basslines”
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