Big Boi Starts Kids Label with His 16-Year-Old Daughter

News May 12 2011

By Alex HudsonAntwan Patton (aka Big Boi) isn't like most dads. Because, really, how many fathers release rap albums as awesome as last year's beloved Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty? Now, the Outkast member has given his daughter Jordan a generous present: her own record label.

Speaking with Billboard, the rapper explained, "My daughter just turned 16 years old, and you can see it on MTV's [My Super Sweet 16], where they get cars, and things that depreciate and just don't mean nothing. I wanted to give my child something that she can grow and build and nurture. So I gave her her own label."

Most dads would give their daughter a puppy as a gift to nurture, but we're going to say that this is a little cooler. And we'd also like to point out that a label is hardly immune to depreciating in value, right, Warner?

The new imprint is called Purple Kidz, and it will feature a roster of younger artists. Its name is likely inspired by Big Boi's label, Purple Ribbon Records. Purple Kidz has already announced its first signing: 12-year-old singer Gabbie Rae. See her recent video below.

Expect more material from Big Boi soon. He's been hard at word on his new album, Daddy Fat Sax: Soul Funk Crusader, and recently announced collaborations with Owl City and Modest Mouse.

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Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2011-05-12 14:34:11Inspiring article! Big Boi has always been one of our favorite rappers from his contributions he's made to Hip-Hop. It's great to see he's getting his daughter into starting record labels in her future. The industry needs a touch of youth to light a much needed spark.