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Andre 3000 Biography
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Andre 3000 Biography
Andre 3000, aka Andre’ Lauren Benjamin, was born on May 27, 1975. This hip hop music star is from Atlanta, GA. He is the only child of single mother, Sharon Benjamin Hodor. His mom sold real estate. His pops name is Lawrence Walker, he was a collections agent.

While attending Tri Cities High School, in East Pointe, Georgia, Andre 3000 met Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. The duo had a few lyrical battles before earning each other’s respect. The two soon formed OutKast. Shortly after high school graduation, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, signed OutKast to his record label, LaFace Records. Soon, the whole world would be introduced to hip hop music’s newest stars!

OutKast’s first album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, went platinum in 1994. But it was their fourth album, Stankonia, and the release of “Ms. Jackson,” that made Andre 3000, and OutKast, a household word. “Ms. Jackson” reached number one on Billboard Hot 100. Andre 3000 wrote the song after the break- up of his relationship with Erykah Badu. The two have a son together, named Seven.

OutKast’s music is a blend of funk, jazz and rock and roll. It makes you want to get up and move… correction, you WILL get up and move when you hear Andre 3000 doing his thang! The music is full of energy, funky beats and clever lyrics. These are a few of the reasons OutKast became giants in the hip hop world.

When Andre 3000 came on the scene, folks couldn’t stop talking about his clothes! This brutha can dress! His funky sense of style is definitely so fresh and so clean! This hip hop star is into fashion and even had his own clothing line out called, “Benjamin Bixby,” inspired by 1935 college football styles.

In 2001, OutKast won two Grammys. The first was for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the song, “Ms. Jackson”. The other was for Best Rap Album.

Andre 3000 has since started trying his hand at acting. He has appeared on the television show, The Shield. In 2005, the hip hop music star appeared in the move, Be Cool, with John Travolta. Most recently, he was in John Singleton’s movie, Four Brothers.

Everyone is looking forward to seeing what’s in store for Mr. Andre 3000 next!


written by: Rosalynda Thorn


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