Big K.R.I.T.

People have been looking for the successor for OutKast's mix of southern ethics and extraterrestrial ambitions for a while. Perhaps the next logical nomination for successor is Big K.R.I.T. He turns 29 years old today (Aug. 26).

Big K.R.I.T. gets X-rated on "Guilty As Charged," which is far from a typical love song.

In this edition of Songs of the Week, Bilal taps Big K.R.I.T. for a soulful groove, King Los welcomes R. Kelly to praise the man above and Omarion teams up with Kid Ink and French Montana for another banger.

The Boombox decided to look back at the rappers and singers who made it to XXL’s prestigious Freshman Class. Find out where they are now and see what they have been doing in their careers since their recognition from the magazine.

Dizzy Wright opens up about working with Big K.R.I.T., hints at a possible collaboration with Logic, creating his own weed strain and his sophomore album, 'The Growing Process.'

Rapper Ludacris clearly has another banger on his hands, which shouldn’t be surprising since he’s already dropped some strong material for his new album 'Ludaversal.' Luda’s new single, “Come and See Me,” features fellow southern rhymer Big K.R.I.T. from Mississippi.

There are hundreds of artists performing in Austin, Texas in March for the annual SXSW music festival. This is a solid starting point of what's to come down south. Check out the 10 Most Anticipated Rappers & Singers at SXSW 2015.

Big K.R.I.T. appreciates the foundation created by his musical forefathers. In honor of Black History Month, the rapper pays homage to soul legend Bobby Womack.

Big K.R.I.T. opens up about the rapper he wants to win Best Rap Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Find out whether it's Iggy Azalea, Common, Wiz Khalifa, Schoolboy Q, Eminem or Childish Gambino.

With his second studio album, ‘Cadillactica,’ under his belt, Big K.R.I.T. has reached a milestone. The producer and rapper from Meridian, Mississippi pulled off a major feat by collaborating with artists who influenced his sound while growing up...