Big Boi & Outkast Were Ready For Whatever At 1995 Source Awards: "We Got Hands"

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The Rap icon recalled getting booed by the crowd amid East vs. West beef and said Outkast "had people up there that took care of us."

Hip Hop history is riddled with infamous moments from The Source Awards. It was there that fights would break out and tense moments were had as different rappers and their cliques were placed in the same room in the midst of their public beefs. In 1995, Outkast was the collective from the South that was just making music people could vibe to as "East vs. West" madness took over the industry.

During his recent 10 Questions with Kyle Brandt interview, Big Boi was questioned about Outkast's big win at The Source Awards back in 1995 as the crowd booed them. "It was thick in there. It was a lotta beef goin' on, you know. You just thought it would have been a stabbing or a shoot-out at any time," said Big Boi.

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Yet, Outkast and their entourage were not intimidated. "We were just right there in the middle of it like, 'A wish a motherf*cker would.' Yep. Pretty much." Big Boi added that they weren't worried about their safety because "we was deep in there." He added, "We had people up there that took care of us and you know, sh*t, we got hands, too!"

The host wanted Big Boi to explain what he meant. "We got some people that took care of us and we got hands, too, like ain't nobody finna just get beat up. Not never." Earlier this year, it was announced that The Source Awards would be returning in 2022. Watch the clip of Big Boi's interview below.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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