MEDIA ALERT
November 4,
2025
MARTA
CELEBRATES OUTKAST’S IMPACT ON ATLANTA WITH CUSTOM BUS ACTIVATION IN HONOR OF
THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF STANKONIA
MARTA Bus
Design Honors Legendary Atlanta Rap Duo
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
celebrated Atlanta’s own Outkast — André 3000 and Big Boi — with the
release of a custom MARTA bus across the city in honor of the 25th
anniversary of their groundbreaking Stankonia album, released on
October 31, 2000.
To commemorate this milestone and the duo’s upcoming induction
into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, MARTA designed a
custom-wrapped bus inspired by Outkast’s signature style and Atlanta roots.
The special-edition bus was unveiled Thursday, October 30, at
Skatetonia25, a celebratory fan event hosted by Sony Music at Cascade Skating
Rink in southwest Atlanta. The event featured music, skating, and a special
appearance by Big Boi, who posed for photos alongside the MARTA bus celebrating
the group’s legacy.
Outkast’s influence extends beyond music, and their creativity,
authenticity, and celebration of Atlanta culture continue to inspire artists
today. MARTA is proud to be part of that story.
“MARTA is part of the fabric of Atlanta, just like Outkast,” said
Jonathan Hunt, Interim General Manager and CEO of MARTA. “We’re honored to
celebrate artists who have carried the spirit of this city to the world, and
who often mentioned MARTA in their music.”
Outkast and MARTA share a special connection through the group’s
lyrics, most notably in “Elevators (Me & You)” from their 1996 ATLiens album:
“A couple of years ago on
Headland and Delowe / Was the start of something good / Where me and my ****
rode the MARTA through the hood…”
The intersection mentioned above in East Point is accessible today
via MARTA bus routes 93 and 81, and thanks to Outkast, will forever be part of
the city’s cultural geography, woven into the duo’s storytelling and Atlanta’s
identity.
The specially designed bus will remain in service for
approximately one year and will serve riders across Southwest Atlanta.
Listen to a curated Spotify playlist of Outkast hits here and
download event photos here.
Photos:
(1 & 2)
MARTA bus with Stankonia wrap in front of Cascade Skating and Fun Center.
(3) Left to Right: MARTA
Interim General Manager & CEO Jonathan Hunt, Antwan "Big Boi"
Patton, MARTA Chief of Staff Steven Parker.
(4) Left to Right: Clifford
"T.I." Harris, Jonathan Hunt
(5) Left to Right: Jonathan
Hunt, Mike "Killer Mike" Render
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