Dungeon Family
Awards & Honours
43
Awards Won
5
Honours
12
Rankings
8
Covers
6
Records
The Dungeon Family's collective impact is undeniable, primarily through the groundbreaking achievements of its constituent groups, especially OutKast. OutKast stands as the only hip-hop act to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, a historic feat for their 2003 masterpiece Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. This album also holds the distinction of being the best-selling rap album of the 2000s in the US and is the only rap album to be certified Diamond by the RIAA. Furthermore, OutKast was the first hip-hop duo inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, cementing their status as pioneers.The group's single "Hey Ya!" achieved monumental success, topping charts worldwide and earning a Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. It was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Their album Aquemini was recognized by TIME Magazine on its "All-Time 100 Albums" list and ranked highly on Rolling Stone's lists. The collective's success fundamentally altered perceptions of Southern hip-hop, elevating it to a global platform and influencing countless artists across genres.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as OutKast, the first hip-hop duo to receive this honor.
Grammy Hall of Fame
Induction of the song "Hey Ya!" (OutKast) for its historical significance.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Inducted as OutKast.
Honorary Degree
Awarded to André 3000 (OutKast) for his contributions to music and art.
Rico Wade Day
Posthumously honored on April 13, 2024, recognizing his foundational role in Atlanta's music scene.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest of All Time: Billboard 200 Albums
Greatest of All Time: Rap Duos
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Songs of All Time
500 Greatest Songs of All Time
500 Greatest Songs of All Time
All-Time 100 Albums
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Top 200 Albums of the 1990s
Magazine Covers
TIME
2003-09-29
The New South
Rolling Stone
2003-10-16
The Return of OutKast
Vibe
2003-11
OutKast: Hip-Hop's Reigning Kings
Billboard
2003-10-11
OutKast
GQ
2004-04
André 3000
Ebony
2004-03
OutKast
Entertainment Weekly
2003-10-17
The Kings of Hip-Hop
The Source
2001-11
Dungeon Family: It's On!
Records & Feats
First Hip-Hop Duo Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
OutKast became the first hip-hop duo to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
First Hip-Hop Album to Win Grammy for Album of the Year
OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is the only hip-hop album to win the prestigious Album of the Year award at the Grammys.
Best-Selling Rap Album of the 2000s in the US
OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below has sold over 11 million copies in the US, making it the best-selling rap album of the decade.
Most Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200 by a Rap Duo
OutKast's Speakerboxxx/The Love Below spent six consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart.
Grammy Hall of Fame Induction for "Hey Ya!"
OutKast's iconic song "Hey Ya!" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical and artistic significance.
Over 1 Billion Streams for "Hey Ya!"
OutKast's single "Hey Ya!" surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, highlighting its enduring global popularity.