Andre 3000 Says It’s a Remix, Not an OutKast Reunion

Big Boi recently jumped on Frank Ocean’s “Pink Matter” featuring fellow OutKast member André 3000, but 3 Stacks felt the need to let people know that the song is not an OutKast reunion.

Andre 3000 released a statement to SPIN clearing up any misconceptions.

Here’s the statement:

“It’s important for me to be clear about the origins of my contributions to ‘Pink Matter’ and ‘Sorry.’

I was approached as a solo artist by both Frank Ocean & Tip. I discussed musical direction with each artist and completed my verses. It was after that when Big Boi’s name came up.

I never want to mislead our audience – I worried that some would think these were Outkast collaborations. These songs are not Outkast collaborations. I discussed this rationale with Big, Frank and T.I. and everyone agreed. That is why I was surprised to read about these remixes.

I understand that anyone can put out an unofficial remix to any song but I have an obligation to be honest with fans about what this is … and what it isn’t.”

Okay, then, well, it’s nice to hear them both on a single song (like this new version of T.I.’s “Sorry”) all the same: