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Andre Benjamin

  • Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Birthday: May 27, 1975

As the more outlandish and introspective half of the experimental rap duo Outkast, Andre Benjamin-or Andre 3000-has established himself as a bona fide innovator in a musical genre that has seen better creative days. Along with high school buddy Antwan Patton (a.k.a. Big Boi), Outkast has become a giant in the rap world, separating themselves from their hip-hop contemporaries by incorporating more than just thuggish lyrics and pumping beats-they've added elements of funk, jazz and rock-n-roll into a genre desperate for change. As for Andre…more

Credits

Actor
Music
Producer

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Cast opposite Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson in the 1970s-era sports comedy "Semi-Pro"

  • 2008

    Earned two Grammy nomination for his collaborations with John Legend and Big Boi

  • 2006

    Cast in "Idlewild," a feature about music performers in the 1930s; also simultaneously released the album Idlewild with Big Boi, which served as the soundtrack

  • 2006

    Cast in the comedy "Scary Movie 4" directed by David Zucker

  • 2005

    Cast in "Revolver," written and directed by Guy Ritchie (released theatrically in 2007)

Awards

  • 2004

    Grammy Award: Album of the Year, Best Rap Album

  • 2004

    Grammy Award: Best Urban/Alternative Performance

  • 2003

    American Music Award: Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Band/Duo/Group

  • 2003

    Grammy Award: Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group

  • 2002

    Grammy Award: Best Rap Album