Big Boi Reveals How A Lost Motown CD Led To OutKast’s Christmas Classic

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OutKast’s Big Boi narrated a nostalgic Christmas episode that directly associates the group’s iconic debut single with the holiday. The dedicating incident was revealed by the rapper in a newly released video in which he said his mother’s inadvertent search for a misplaced Motown Christmas record had got him acquainted with the very first hit that ushered OutKast’s triumphs. Thus, the story reveals the unanticipated origin of ‘Player’s Ball’ as a Christmas song.

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Big Boi, who was one of the two members of the groundbreaking duo OutKast, has made a joke that is at once a family story, a music event. In a video post he has recounted a specific Christmas from his childhood that tied his favorite band to the holidays forever. The tale starts with his mom’s annual ritual.

Big Boi described, “In my home the Motown Christmas was the absolute must.” One year, however, she ran out of the CD and couldn’t find it anywhere. So, she went ahead and bought a new one: the 1993 collection ‘A LaFace Family Christmas.’ She made the decision because it included Toni Braxton and TLC.

But that purchase unexpectedly turned out to be a great opportunity for little Big Boi. The CD had a song from a very new act on the LaFace label. “Look over here on the bottom right was OutKast with a Player’s Ball,” he pointed to the album cover in the video. The track was the rookie of the duo, who got it produced the Christmas album to promote the artists. Big Boi told about what the group was thinking: “They were saying, this is how holidays were for us. It was just another day.”

Many would say that ‘Player’s Ball’ is, in a way, a Christmas song—sleigh bells ringing and all in the production—an awesome revelation. Big Boi put it this way: “Thanks to my mom not being able to find her Motown Christmas copy, OutKast turned out to be one of my most favorite groups of all times.”

Big Boi’s tale was met with nostalgia sharing and a quick and positive response. Many considered the number one song a holiday must. One user bluntly stated, “Player’s Ball is the greatest Christmas song ever.” The same was said by another user who said, “The remix is my favorite, and is my personal favorite Christmas song.”

Others told how the song has become an integral part of their customs. “Player’s Ball is the last one of my list for the tree lighting,” one person said. “It is on my Black Christmas playlist 😂,” was another one. The emotional connection was very strong; one person told about their first hearing: “It was the LaFace Christmas Album that it first came out on. The homie’s mom bought it for him. We each took one end of the broken cords of headphones. My life changed forever… GOATS.”

The story also revealed interesting trivia for some. “I play this each year just for the reason I can say that it is a Christmas song 😭😭,” one commentator confessed. Another was astonished, “Naw I never knew that was a Christmas song 👀😳 Wow the more u know.” Some even quoted the lyrics that are close to the holidays like, “You thought I’d break my neck.. to help y’all deck.. the halls, oh naw, I got other means is celebratin’…”

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Big Boi’s narrative is not merely a charming recollection of a holiday. It tells the birth story of one of the most prominent hip-hop groups in history linked with a domestic serendipity moment—a lost CD turning into a discovery that was a foal, and later, a whole genre. The tale reinforces the duo’s unique standing in the mainstream, showcasing how their art was already intrinsic to people’s everyday lives during the holidays. It proves that the most classic music can very often arrive via the most unconventional routes. In other news, Big Boi recently shared a heartfelt Thanksgiving message emphasizing family importance. He also made headlines for hosting an OutKast night with the Atlanta Hawks. His interests extend to fashion, as seen when he showed off his latest sneaker score. Furthermore, he shared a behind-the-scenes moment with Elton John and Janelle Monae.