Big Boi: 'Fatherhood informs my music'

Big Boi has said that being a father has had an effect on his music.

The Outkast rapper told PopEater that he draws inspiration from his children's creative input.

"Being a father has definitely played a big part in my music, especially when my kids started getting a little older, because they have a knack for music," he explained.

"They help me pick songs... I can tell you this, when we did 'Bombs Over Baghdad', my little boy went crazy and started breakdancing. I called Dre and say, 'Boy, we got to put this out. This is the one'. And it was."

He added that he rewards the kids for good behaviour by allowing them to be involved in the recording process.

"I reward them by letting them come jam with me in the studio. If they get the good grades, then they can come hang out with daddy."