Killer Mike Co-Signs OutKast Fan's Recreation Of "ATLiens" Beat

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An ATLien himself shared the clip with Big Boi, which made the DJ's day.

Big Boi and André 3000 of OutKast are revered as two of the greatest MCs of all time, a take that's cooler than a polar bear's toenails at this point. The duo's material still gets spins and love today, and a Dallas DJ named Menace recently showed appreciation in his own unique way. Moreover, he recreated the beat to the duo's title track from their 1996 classic album ATLiens. Much to Menace's surprise, none other than Killer Mike reached out to him and let him know that someone very special heard the recreation as well. Furthermore, Menace took to Twitter to express that Big Boi watching his recreation made his day.

"How fun is my life?" Menace began his appreciative message. "Earlier today I made a video recreating the "Atliens" beat with the original sample. Hours later I get a text from Killer Mike as he's watching the video with f***ing BIG BOI in the studio!!!! Ha! Day made." Big props to Menace for reaching the two hip-hop legends. Also, this adds to the lore surrounding Killer Mike's next album MICHAEL.

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Menace's DJ Tribute To "ATLiens" Shouted Out By Killer Mike

Recently, the R.A.P. Music MC revealed the tracklist (with hidden features) and the album cover. However, something that got fans even more excited was the news that the album will reportedly feature Lil Wayne and André 3000 himself. While this news didn't see official confirmation from the Run The Jewels member, it's certainly not impossible. After all, Big Boi was also in the studio with him based on what Menace showed us, so is a reunion on the cards? Probably not, but a fan can dream. No matter who or what shows up on MICHAEL, we're sure that it'll be a fulfilling and triumphant return for the Dungeon Family alum.

Meanwhile, praise and influence continue to be two big factors on OutKast's side. For example, Joe Budden recently labeled them the greatest rap group of all time, whereas T.I. believes they are the best Atlanta rappers ever. Whether it's from fans or the industry, no all-time hip-hop rotation is complete without 3 Stacks and Sir Lucious Left Foot. For more news on OutKast and the latest updates on Killer Mike, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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