Andre Benjamin

Andre Benjamin in MGM's Be Cool - 2005

Biography

Born 05/27/1975

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...
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Awards

  • In 2004, received Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Best Rap Album
  • In 2004, received Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance
  • In 2003, received American Music Award for Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Band/Duo/Group

Highlights

  • In 2008, Cast opposite Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson in the 1970s-era sports comedy "Semi-Pro"
  • In 2008, Earned two Grammy nomination for his collaborations with John Legend and Big Boi
  • In 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

Family & Companions

  • Erykah Badu: Companion (Mother of his son, Seven (born 1997); no longer together)

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