Big Boi Celebrates Father’s Day With His Kids

Big Boi proudly cheered on Father’s Day with snaps of Cross, Bamboo, Jordan and Cheesecake

By Pratibha

Family Photo Tribute

Atlanta rapper Big Boi marked Father’s Day by sharing a set of candid family photos on his Instagram feed. In the post, Antwan “Big Boi” Patton posed alongside his tagged children, @crosspatton and @bamboopatton, plus two more dear to his heart—Jordan and Cheesecake. Accompanied by the caption “Father’s Day is everyday… All my Churn’ … @crosspatton @bamboopatton Jordan and Cheesecake 👑… Happy Father’s Day to all the Real ones,” the Grammy-winner underscored that being a dad never takes a day off.

A Legacy Of Parenthood

Big Boi, best known as one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, has balanced a busy music career with family life for nearly two decades. Married to Sherlita Patton since 2002, he’s often described fatherhood as one of his proudest roles. The May 2024 snapshot offers an intimate glimpse at his offstage world—relaxed smiles, playful poses and the kind of laid-back vibe that only a close family circle can bring.

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Beyond his work on solo albums like Sir Lucious Left Foot and collaborations with hip-hop icons, Patton frequently highlights personal milestones on social media. This year’s Father’s Day post follows a series of tributes: in May, he honored both his own mother and his stepmother with a heartfelt multi-photo carousel and grilling lobster tails for Mother’s Day.

Family-focused Feed

His Instagram timeline reads like a celebration of the Patton clan. A recent Mother’s Day post featured images of Big Boi preparing a feast—grilled split lobster tails for “my MamA nem’” and a series of warm-hearted group shots under the #PattonClan banner. That gesture set the stage for his Father’s Day salute, showing fans that he values family traditions as much as chart-topping hits.

While Outkast’s iconic 1994 debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, cemented his place in music history, it’s posts like these that remind followers of the man behind the mic. Whether he’s referencing classic kicks like Jordans or cheekily including a pet nicknamed Cheesecake, Patton knows how to blend style, humor and genuine affection into each update.

Looking Ahead

As summer tours and festival dates approach, Big Boi’s off-duty snapshots offer a breather. He’ll hit the road with a new solo project on the horizon, but for now, his focus is family—every single day.

Father’s Day may officially arrive once a year, but in Big Boi’s world, the celebration never ends. His heartfelt Instagram post serves as a reminder that parenthood is a 365-day commitment, and for this rap veteran, it’s a role he wears like a crown.

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Big Boi is an advocate for mental health awareness, using his platform to discuss its importance in the music industry.
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Pratibha holds a master's degree in English from Madras University. A bookworm from a young age, she devours books and digital humanities to nourish her writing projects. Pratibha began her writing career in 2018 and has experience writing formal, informal, and technical content.

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