DJ Drama reels in hip-hop heavyweights Young Jeezy and Big Boi and rising star Future in the video for “Ain’t No Way Around It (Remix),” the original which appears on his 2011 album Third Power. The trio takes turns delivering their verses in the G. Visuals-directed clip, which comes complete with its own dark storyline.

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Big Sean, Kreayshawn, and Tyler, the Creator will all vie for Best New Artist at Sunday’s VMAs, but for now, they share highlights from their teenage years during a new episode of MTV’s “When I Was 17,” airing tomorrow at 11 a.m. The “Gucci Gucci” rapper speaks about getting her first apartment and a nasty surprise from her cat, Odd Future’s Tyler remembers pulling his pants down at a church-organized talent show, and Big Sean relives the unpleasant memory of getting his 2005 Chevy Impala stolen (with a testimonial from his mom). Check out a sneak peek below.

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Big Boi is facing drug charges after he was arrested by police in Miami on Sunday.

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Those hoping for an OutKast reunion may not have to wait too much longer. While a full album remains up in the air, Big Boi reveals that the partners in rhyme could reunite for a record on his next solo album.

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Big Boi’s daughter Jordan Patton is following in her father’s musical footsteps. For her 16th birthday, the OutKast rapper gave her her own label Purple Ribbon Kidz to which she will sign and develop the next superstars. The father and daughter celebrated the launch with a party at Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta over the weekend. The first signee, 13-year-old YouTube discovery Gabbie Rae, performed along with teen acts Audio (formerly B5), Cypress, and Von Grey.

“She just has an ear for music,” the proud papa told Atlanta’s 11 Alive. “She listens to everything ’cause I listen to everything.”

Check out some of the young talent who came out for the celebration.

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Big Boi and Janelle Monáe take over the city in the video for “Be Still,” a smooth cut off last year’s Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. In the G. Visuals-directed clip, the two hit the Atlanta rooftops and roll through the streets, rendezvousing with a full band. Catch the midnight train to Georgia in the stylish new video.

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The South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival kicked off with a bang from Big Boi. The ATLien captivated hipsters and hip-hop heads alike at the Pepsi MAX and foursquare concert on Monday, performing his OutKast hits including “Ms. Jackson,” “So Fresh, So Clean,” and solo material onstage in Austin, Texas.

“It’s always a pleasure. This is like my third, fourth time down here and it’s like the whole indie scene and just really a lot of hipsters, a lot of cool kids. It’s the place where the cool people come and hang out,” said Big Boi.

Fans who unlocked a Golden Ticket Badge with foursquare got exclusive access to see the Grammy winner, along with Locksley and The Sounds.

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B.o.B, Janelle Monáe, and Big Boi smiled for a Grammy portrait at the Atlanta Chapter Grammy nominee reception at the W Atlanta Downtown yesterday. The trio celebrated their nods with fellow nominees Kelly Price and Musiq Soulchild, posing with a giant gold gramophone. Bobby Ray and Janelle, along with Bruno Mars, are scheduled to perform at next month’s ceremony in Los Angeles.

If B.o.B wins in one of the five categories he’s nominated for, he plans to celebrate in a big way. “I see myself holding an armful of Grammys and everybody turning them sideways to pour a drink in them and toasting with the Grammys as if they’re cups, and then taking pictures and putting them on Facebook,” he told Rap-Up TV. Here’s hoping he wins!

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