Benton Harbor’s Whirlpool Teams Up With Outkast’s Big Boi for a Fresh Spin

When people think of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Whirlpool often comes to mind. The appliance giant has been a cornerstone of the community for generations, with its headquarters right here in West Michigan.

But now, Whirlpool is making headlines for something that blends music, culture, and a little bit of laundry-day fun.

Hip-hop legend Big Boi (one half of the iconic group Outkast) has partnered with Whirlpool to create a washing machine that celebrates one of our favorite songs, and the fact that our laundry is done. He posted a teaser to social media last week:

This limited-edition front-load washer plays Outkast’s hit “So Fresh, So Clean” at the end of each cycle, turning your laundry space into a mini concert.

I honestly thought it was just going to be one of those little chimes, but the fact it actually plays a clip of the song is even cooler.

Here’s the catch: only five of these machines exist, and Whirlpool is giving them away through a sweepstakes.

For a chance to win, fans need to follow Whirlpool USA on Instagram, like the giveaway post, and comment with #WhirlpoolSoFresh. Tagging a friend in the comments will get you an extra entry. The sweepstakes runs until noon on September 23, and winners will be contacted via Instagram DM.

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Whether or not you snag one of the rare machines, it’s pretty cool to see a Benton Harbor-based company doings something so cool and proving that laundry time can, in fact, be so fresh and so clean clean.