André 3000

American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer and actor (born 1975)

Born: 27 May 1975
Atlanta
Country: United States
Active: 1992–
Record labels: Epic Records, Arista Records, LaFace Records
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

André 3000 is a jazz musician who plays guitar and voice. André 3000 was born on 27 May 1975 in Atlanta. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and soul. Record labels: Epic Records, Arista Records and LaFace Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Otis Benjamin” (2019) to “7 piano sketches” (2025). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2025).

André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), known professionally as André 3000, is an American rapper, singer, record producer and actor. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he is one half of the hip-hop duo Outkast along with rapper Big Boi, which they formed in 1992. Often recognized for his early use of rap-singing, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In 2025, Benjamin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Outkast. As part of Outkast, the duo's six studio albums were each met with critical and commercial success, spawning hit singles including "Ms. Jackson", "Roses", "So Fresh, So Clean", and "Elevators (Me & You)", among others. Their fifth, a double album titled Speakerboxxx/The Love Below (2003), contained a solo single performed by Benjamin: "Hey Ya!", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and won Best Urban/Alternative Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.

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