‘Ms. Jackson’ OutKast (2000) “Ms. Jackson” is a landmark single by OutKast from their 2000 album Stankonia, released through LaFace/Arista Records as the project’s second single in late 2000. The track, produced by Earthtone III (André 3000, Big Boi, and Mr. DJ), flips a tense, string‑driven beat with urgent hi‑hats and layered vocals into an apologetic narrative about relationship fallout and making amends with a partner’s mother. André 3000 leads with his distinctive, emotional delivery while Big Boi provides contrast on the hook, turning the record into a crossover hit that peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned platinum certification for its raw storytelling and innovative Southern hip‑hop production. The official music video, directed by Dave Meyers, features surreal suburban imagery, choreography with prosthetic baby bellies, and cameos that visually amplify the song’s themes of family drama, regret, and reconciliation in a playful yet poignant way. … #atlanta #a...