OutKast officially paused their duo activities for several years starting in the early to mid-2000s, with both artists pursuing solo projects. The breakup wasn’t marked by a dramatic public split, but rather by creative divergence, solo ventures, and evolving personal priorities. Andre 3000 focused on acting and solo music ventures, while Big Boi continued releasing music as a solo artist and pursuing other projects. This ensemble of factors led to an extended hiatus rather than a formal, definitive breakup, and the duo later reconvened for the 2014 album and tour associated with their Idlewild-era period.