André 3000

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Full Name
André Lauren Benjamin
Born
May 27th, 1975
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Net Worth
Estimated $35 million
Partner
Erykah Badu
Family
André 3000 is the son of Sharon Benjamin, who raised him in Atlanta, Georgia. His father is not publicly known. He was in a relationship with singer Erykah Badu during the late 1990s, and they have one son together, Seven Sirius Benjamin, born in 1997.
Years Active
1992–present
Bands
Outkast
Top Tracks
'Hey Ya!', 'Ms. Jackson', 'Rosa Parks', 'B.O.B.', 'Prototype'
Top Albums
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Aquemini, Stankonia, ATLiens, New Blue Sun
Records Sold
More than 25 million
Number Ones
'Ms. Jackson', 'The Way You Move' (Outkast featuring Sleepy Brown), 'Hey Ya!'
Fun Facts
André 3000 learned to play the flute before recording his 2023 solo album New Blue Sun, which contains no rap vocals. ### He has appeared in films including Four Brothers, Revolver and Jimi: All Is by My Side, in which he portrayed Jimi Hendrix. ### His distinctive fashion sense has made him one of music's most influential style icons.
Related Artists
Big Boi, Erykah Badu, Killer Mike, Goodie Mob, CeeLo Green

André 3000 is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and actor best known as one half of the influential hip-hop duo Outkast alongside Big Boi. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he helped redefine Southern hip-hop with innovative albums including ATLiens, Aquemini and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. In recent years, André 3000 has expanded his artistic output, releasing the instrumental flute album New Blue Sun and appearing in films and television. His eclectic style, lyrical creativity and genre-defying approach have made him one of the most respected figures in modern music.

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André 3000 is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known as one half of Outkast and for hits including 'Hey Ya!' and 'Ms. Jackson'.
André Benjamin adopted the stage name André 3000 early in Outkast's career to distinguish himself and reflect his forward-thinking artistic identity.
Yes. In 2023, André 3000 released New Blue Sun, his debut solo album, an instrumental record centred on improvised flute performances rather than rap.
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