Uncle Of OutKast’s Big Boi Fatally Shot In Atlanta Road Rage Incident

OutKast rapper Big Boi is grappling with a devastating family tragedy after his uncle, Remoin Patton, was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

Patton, 62, was found dead on June 16, shortly after 5:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

This tragic event has deeply affected the OutKast rapper and his family, shining a stark light on the dangerous consequences of road rage incidents.

The police report revealed that Patton had been behind the wheel when a verbal altercation broke out between him and another driver.

During the confrontation, Patton was shot, causing him to crash his vehicle into a vacant residence. Officers arrived to find Patton with a gunshot wound to the back, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

“I’m like, ‘What the heck happened to my place that I’m staying now?’” Chris Walker, who was housesitting at the property where Patton’s car had crashed, said. "I never thought it would be this property."

Footage from WSBTV shows Patton's car had hit a support post on the house’s covered porch, causing it to crash through part of the front wall, which was later covered by a tarp.

Following the incident, the Atlanta Police Department launched an investigation and announced on Friday that two individuals had been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Jabyrion Crumbley, 18, turned himself in to authorities on July 2, accompanied by his attorney. He faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Crumbley remains in jail without bail.

A second individual, 32-year-old Janisha Crumbley, was arrested earlier on June 20, during a traffic stop. She was charged with hindering the apprehension of a felon, and after being booked on June 21, was released on a $30,000 bond.

In the wake of his uncle’s tragic death, Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan André Patton, shared his grief publicly.

“Everybody who knows Uncle Moonie heart aches,” Big Boi said in a statement to WSBTV. “He wasn’t just ‘My’ Uncle, he was Unk to all that met him. A moment of rage has totally pierced the heart of my family forever. May Uncle Moonie’s soul rest in peace.”

The rapper also honored his uncle on Instagram, posting heartfelt tributes along with photos and videos of Patton. “Long Live Uncle Moonie … Miss ya UNC. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,” Big Boi wrote in the caption.

Fans of the rapper, as well as the broader OutKast community, are mourning the loss of a beloved family member while supporting Big Boi through this difficult time.

"This is a beautiful tribute," one of his followers commented on the tribute video. "Sending love to you & the family. May the ancestors welcome him on the other side."

Another said, "Beautiful Tribute to Uncle Moonie! He’ll definitely be missed!"

A third expressed, "I don’t think that there’s ever a right thing to say when someone’s loved one goes on to glory. I learned that when people kept trying to comfort me when I lost both of my parents. All that I can do is to encourage you to take your time. Please continue to share his memories with us."

That same user continued, "When things get too heavy …. pray and ask for God’s guidance and he will help you to lighten the load. Sending Love, Prayers and my deepest condolences to you and all of your family during this time."

Big Boi and his OutKast partner André 3000 were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame earlier this year, a testament to their monumental impact on the music industry.

While the duo has not released an album together since 2006, both have pursued solo projects in the years since.