Are Outkast About to Embark on a 40-date Tour?

We stumbled across this Twitter just now. It's only been up for 20 minutes, and although it's not verified by the special blue tick, does hold the original Outkast Twitter handle. They've posted the following tweets.

It's either incredibly fake, hosted by someone who, only now, has decided to make use of holding the @OutKast handle in the least funny way possible. Or, it's incredibly real and maybe maybe maybe, they'll do a show in the UK. In the meantime, you're probably not going to Coachella, because you're British and can't afford the bus. So read this.

UPDATE: It's real.

"Ingenious and iconic recording artists and performers, Antwan “Big Boi” Patton and André "3000" Benjamin today announced via Outkast’s social media platforms that their return to the stage celebrating their 20th anniversary will include festival dates around the world. After headlining performances at Coachella in April, the influential group will be the marquee act at over 40 festivals around the world throughout the Spring/Summer of 2014 (dates to be announced).

“It's truly an honor to celebrate 20 years and still be free to do music the way we choose,” said Big Boi. “Don't just think outside the box, know that there is no box. I'm looking forward to rocking the stage with my Bro Ski and to all the fans - stank you smelly much, this is for y'all!”

"And imagine, all we wanted to do was rap! I am thankful to have been a part of a group that allowed me to explore anything that came to mind and have fun doing it. Returning to the stage together is the most exciting way for us to thank everyone for their 20 years of supporting Outkast,” said André 3000." via Outkast.com

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