Hip-hop legends OutKast have sued rising Bay Area rapper-producer ovrkast., real name Silas Wilson, for trademark infringement because of similarities in their names, and are using Wilson’s own words from an interview as evidence.

OutKast filed the case in federal court in Georgia on Sept. 16, accusing Wilson of violating an agreement to phase out his use of the ovrkast. name. OutKast, the Atlanta duo composed of Big Boi (Antwan Patton) and André 3000 (André Benjamin), first sent Wilson a cease and desist in June 2025.

According to court documents, the two parties came to an agreement that Wilson would change his name to Overkxst by July 15, 2026, and stop using the name ovrkast. on social media, streaming platforms, merch and other places where he promotes his shows and music. As of publication time, his Instagram is still up as ovrkast., and he released a new single under the name — “Knock” featuring Samara Cyn and MAVI — on Sept. 10.

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