Big Boi
Birthday: 1 February 1975, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Birth Name: Antwon Andre Patton
Height: 170 cm
Big Boi was born on February 1, 1975 in Savannah, Georgia, USA as Antwon Andre Patton. He has been married to Sherlita Patton since March 23, 2003. They have three children.
I'm glad that's one of the things I chose to do as a man - to be a father to my child.
I'm glad that's one of the things I chose to do as a man - to be a father to my child.
Anything that benefits the public and not just big banking, that's what I'm with.
Anything that benefits the public and not just big banking, that's what I'm with.
I'm nocturnal when it comes to recording - I'm just more creative at night.
I'm nocturnal when it comes to recording - I'm just more creative at night.
To play your music in front of the fans that love it, it's like the best feeling in the world.
To play your music in front of the fans that love it, it's like the best feeling in the world.
One thing I like about Twitter is that you can hear it from the horse's mouth.
One thing I like about Twitter is that you can hear it from the horse's mouth.
I don't need a sensationalized headline to sell music or to bring attention to my music. It's the mu Show more
I don't need a sensationalized headline to sell music or to bring attention to my music. It's the music and it's always been about the music. Hide
Life moves so fast. You gotta document the good times, man.
Life moves so fast. You gotta document the good times, man.
My kids, they're like nine or ten years old right now so you give 'em responsibilities just to keep Show more
My kids, they're like nine or ten years old right now so you give 'em responsibilities just to keep them up on things. It ain't just all about getting on the skateboard or putting your Heelys on, and swimming in the pool all the time. You gotta do stuff like wash dishes, take the trash out, feed the dog. Hide
The music is first and foremost everything - no egos, no attitude, nothing - it's about the music.
The music is first and foremost everything - no egos, no attitude, nothing - it's about the music.
I'm into creating something that I've never created before.
I'm into creating something that I've never created before.
I'm just a product of my environment, and it comes out in the music.
I'm just a product of my environment, and it comes out in the music.
I'm glad I had kids young because we have a strong bond and listen to the same music.
I'm glad I had kids young because we have a strong bond and listen to the same music.
The way to judge a new artist is by listening to their albums and gauging the progress that they mak Show more
The way to judge a new artist is by listening to their albums and gauging the progress that they make from the first record to the next one. Hide
The world is really run by the Web. There's so much information out there that you can click and kee Show more
The world is really run by the Web. There's so much information out there that you can click and keep going down the rabbit hole finding stuff. Hide
The music that I make is built on layers upon layers of musical ideas. I want to keep it fun and fre Show more
The music that I make is built on layers upon layers of musical ideas. I want to keep it fun and fresh to where listeners won't get everything from just one listen. They can go back to it months, weeks, or even years later and hear something that they didn't ever hear before. That's what it's all about. Hide
The sheep-people don't think for themselves anymore. You can say anything and it's the gospel truth Show more
The sheep-people don't think for themselves anymore. You can say anything and it's the gospel truth and they don't have to go research it or anything, and they believe everything the news tells them. People don't go and do their own investigations if it's relationships or politics or anything. Hide
I'm just a cool type of guy who's all about positives.
I'm just a cool type of guy who's all about positives.
When I leave a room, it's gonna be footprints of funk wherever I stepped, because I'm a soul-funk cr Show more
When I leave a room, it's gonna be footprints of funk wherever I stepped, because I'm a soul-funk crusader. Hide
Being an M.C. is all about just going for the throat.
Being an M.C. is all about just going for the throat.
I'm always trying to find brain food and indulge in knowledge that's gonna be useful.
I'm always trying to find brain food and indulge in knowledge that's gonna be useful.
I'm a Libertarian. I'm liberty, justice for all, liberty for all.
I'm a Libertarian. I'm liberty, justice for all, liberty for all.
My wife cooks. I can't cook. I can remix leftovers pretty good, though.
My wife cooks. I can't cook. I can remix leftovers pretty good, though.
Look, I got 11,052 songs on my iPod. Cyndi Lauper, Guns N' Roses, Geto Boys, N.W.A.... push shuffle Show more
Look, I got 11,052 songs on my iPod. Cyndi Lauper, Guns N' Roses, Geto Boys, N.W.A.... push shuffle and anything will come on. Hide
I don't care who the president is - it ain't just all about who's black or who's white or who's Repu Show more
I don't care who the president is - it ain't just all about who's black or who's white or who's Republican or Democrat, it's about who is for the betterment of people, period. Hide
My kids listen to everything because I listen to everything, so it's not far-fetched to hear them pl Show more
My kids listen to everything because I listen to everything, so it's not far-fetched to hear them playing Metallica and then playing A Tribe Called Quest or N.W.A. Hide
I still picture myself as a student of the music. I'm always trying to learn new things. Music is ju Show more
I still picture myself as a student of the music. I'm always trying to learn new things. Music is just what makes me tick. Hide
I'm about making music and spending time with my family. I've been in the spotlight so long that I'm Show more
I'm about making music and spending time with my family. I've been in the spotlight so long that I'm looking for something different. Hide
I think remixes give songs more life.
I think remixes give songs more life.
I'm not pro-government at all, I'm pro-people.
I'm not pro-government at all, I'm pro-people.
I'm dead serious about my craft and just really serious about making music in itself. I take pride i Show more
I'm dead serious about my craft and just really serious about making music in itself. I take pride in making songs and albums where no two songs sound alike. That's the challenge and that's what it's all about, to keep it original and fresh and funky. Hide
My goal every time I make a record is just to make the funkiest, the best music I could possibly mak Show more
My goal every time I make a record is just to make the funkiest, the best music I could possibly make, both lyrically, and music-wise. Hide
There's so many lies being told throughout the media and people just run with the lies. They're numb Show more
There's so many lies being told throughout the media and people just run with the lies. They're numb to it. Too many followers, not enough leaders. Hide
I listen to all types of music so I'm influenced by everything.
I listen to all types of music so I'm influenced by everything.
Big Boi's FILMOGRAPHY
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Big Boi'S roles
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Himself, Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton
Marcus
Reverend Nealey
