Big Boi fans are not happy with the OutKast legend’s placement on a top 50 Atlanta rappers list by Complex. Topping the list was his OutKast partner André 3000, but Big Boi’s rank at eighth position ignited a heated debate.
Fans were taken aback by Big Boi being put behind Future, T.I., Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Young Thug, and Ludacris. Given his impressive catalog with OutKast and his solo hits, many believed he deserved a higher spot.
One fan summed up the frustration, saying, “The Big Boi disrespect is corny as fuck and the normalization of it is pure bullshit. Also, 90% of this list can’t rhyme with Big Boi, Andre 3000, CeeLo, and Killer Mike. If it’s REALLY ABOUT RAP, if OutKast, CeeLo, and Killer Mike aren’t in the ATL’s top five, it’s a joke.”
Criticism continued with comments like, “The way Big Boi is routinely disrespected needs to be studied. You would think the way they rank him that he wasn’t the one with a solo catalog and that he got washed on Outkast albums…” and “There’s no justification for putting Andre at 1 and Big Boi outside of the top 5 bruh.”
Another fan made a strong case for Big Boi, stating, “To me, the only rappers on Big Boi’s level out of Atlanta are 3k and TI. Them the only people you can argue over him and with TI is a very close one.”
The list didn’t only spark debates over Big Boi’s placement. It also placed Killer Mike at 14, shocking many as he was ranked below younger rappers like Playboi Carti, Offset, and Lil Baby.
Fans also expressed their discontent with J.I.D.’s position at 27, just one spot above Soulja Boy and below Latto and Lil Yachty. Lil Nas X at 50 and Childish Gambino at 33 were other controversial placements.
The rankings certainly got people talking, and the passionate responses show just how impactful and respected Big Boi is in the rap community.
Despite the rankings, the discourse proves Big Boi’s lasting influence and importance in Atlanta’s rap scene. His fans’ loyalty and admiration underscore his enduring legacy.
