OutKast's Antwan "Big Boi" Patton is working on an unusual collaboration with the Atlanta Ballet. Initially, some patrons were freaked out by the idea of mixing hip hop and their sacred dance form. Through the rehearsal process, however, the project is gathering fans.

Big Boi Gives Ballet an Edge in Atlanta

Big Boi Gives Ballet an Edge in Atlanta

Big Boi Gives Ballet an Edge in Atlanta

Andrew Kornylak for NPR

OutKast's Antwan "Big Boi" Patton is working on an unusual collaboration with the Atlanta Ballet. Initially, some patrons and community members were freaked out by the idea of hip hop lyrics accompanying their sacred dance form. Through the rehearsal process, however, the project is gathering fans.

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