André Lauren Benjamin, better known by his stage name André 3000, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and flautist. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he was one half of the hip hop duo Outkast along with rapper Big Boi, which the two formed in 1992. Benjamin is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
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", among others. Their fifth, a double album titled Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, contained a solo single performed by Benjamin: "Hey Ya!", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. After the duo split in 2007, Benjamin became less active as a solo act compared to Big Boi, although he made several highly-acclaimed guest appearances on releases by other artists; such activity has earned him an additional three Grammy Awards among eight nominations as a solo artist.
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Albums
New Blue Sun
Album • 2023
Moving Day
Album • 2023
SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS (feat. Future & Eryn Allen Kane)