This week during an Atlanta Braves game, Big Boi honored the late Dungeon Family producer Rico Wade with a ceremonial first pitch.
Wade’s two sons were present when the OutKast musician took the mound during Tuesday’s Braves home game versus the Milwaukee Brewers (August 6).
“The Wade Boys, one more time!!!” Big stated following the game in an Instagram post. “Honoring Their Father Rico Wade by tossing out the opening pitch during the @braves game.” #DungeonFamily #LongLiveRicoWade @ryderwadedf @ricowadedf1
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Rico Wade suffered with heart disease and died in April at the age of 52.
At the Atlanta Jazz Festival in May, André 3000 broke down in tears on stage as he recalled his late buddy and collaborator.
He addressed the audience, saying, “The last time we were here, we did a residency about five, six shows, and Rico Wade showed up.” “Now, here’s something you guys don’t know about Rico Wade:
André stammered out and tried to gather himself before continuing, “Sorry, y’all. Rico Wade… Rico Wade, then, made sure my raps were precise. Rico used to walk off when I would rap him in the ears. He would remark things like, “That ain’t good enough.” I thus ask that you all temporarily raise a horn in honor of King Rico.
He said, “Dungeon Family all day.” “I couldn’t be doing any of this or be here on this platform. If it weren’t for Dungeon Family, I wouldn’t have the self-assurance to accomplish any of this. I was reared by them.
“My family gave me the ability to dream. taught me to pursue my dreams. I learned how to dream, go for it, and get at it from Big Boi. The Dungeon served as the venue for numerous events. Our whole strategy was to continuously pushing and expanding.
To honor Wade’s legacy, a number of Dungeon Family representatives got together for a barbecue in Atlanta in June.
The team recorded their early work at Wade’s former family home, the Dungeon, where they assembled with Big Boi, André, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, and the majority of Goodie Mob.
