Sure, it's a pretty cold take at this point, but it's still one of the most interesting and tough conversations to have. Joe Budden recently called Outkast "the greatest group of all time" during his appearance on the Drink Champs podcast with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN. Moreover, it seems like they were answering prompts and taking shots, and one of the questions that came up was a choice between the Atlanta duo and Mobb Deep. "Well, Outkast is the greatest group of all time," Budden began. "But I'm from New York... I mean, but Outkast is better than Mobb Deep."
"I'm not gonna be on camera saying otherwise," the Slaughterhouse alum added. However, he still gave due respect to Mobb Deep, which is a strong contender in that conversation in their own right. "But Queens, Mobb Deep, Rest In Peace Prodigy," he remarked to the camera with a salute. As the cohosts agreed, they took a shot, most likely in honor of the fallen hip-hop legend. A lot more groups are usually part of that conversation, but there's no denying that Outkast is often seen as the favorite.
Joe Budden Crowns Outkast As The GOAT Group
Still, it does open up a question about what's considered a rap group in the first place. Sure, Big Boi and André 3000 have an impeccable discography (the best in the genre, some say), but they are two guys stacked up against groups like the Wu-Tang Clan. However, many include Organized Noize in that conversation for their indelible contributions to Big and Dré's production, so that debate could last thirty more years and beyond. Unfortunately, an Outkast reunion or another album seems like the stuff of legend at this point, but one can dream.
As someone known for their often scathing takes, Joe gets a bit too much flack for just speaking honestly. In this case, it's doubtful that many will be at his throat for making such an assumption when a GOAT contender (or two, if we're being fair and honest) is in what he considers the greatest group of all time. The one thing we know for sure, though, is that this is an evergreen point of conversation for the hip-hop world. With that in mind, let us know what you think the greatest group of all time is in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Joe Budden and Outkast.
