Andre 3000 - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 27, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Best known as one half of Outkast, famously for albums 'Aquemini', 'Stankonia', and the Grammy-winning 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below'. |
Intro
Andre 3000 is an innovative American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor, who rose to prominence as one half of the influential hip-hop duo Outkast. Renowned for his eclectic musical style and forward-thinking approach to hip-hop and fashion, he played a critical role in shaping the sound of Southern hip-hop in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Early Life & Background
Andre Benjamin, professionally known as Andre 3000, was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the only child of Sharon Benjamin-Hodo and Lawrence Walker. Andre attended Tri-Cities High School, where he met Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, with whom he would later form Outkast. The vibrant Atlanta scene and his upbringing contributed greatly to his musical development.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Formed Outkast with Big Boi in the early 1990s.
- Released multiple successful albums, including 'ATLiens' (1996), 'Aquemini' (1998), and 'Stankonia' (2000).
- Achieved mainstream success with 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' (2003), with the hit single 'Hey Ya!'
- Outkast won six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' in 2004.
- Acted in films such as 'Four Brothers' (2005) and appeared in TV shows including 'American Crime'.
- Released his first solo instrumental album 'New Blue Sun' in 2023.
Trivia
- Andre 3000 is a vegetarian and activist for animal rights.
- 'Hey Ya!' topped the charts in multiple countries and is considered one of the greatest pop songs of the 2000s.
- Known for bold and eclectic fashion sense, influencing trends beyond hip-hop.
- Ranked among Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Rappers of All Time.
- His son with singer Erykah Badu is named Seven Sirius Benjamin.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Andre 3000?
Andre 3000 is 50 years old.
When was Andre 3000 born?
Andre 3000 was born the 27 May 1975.
Where is Andre 3000 from?
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 27th, 1975, in brief:
- Historical events: The Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, winning the series 4 games to 2 and securing their championship title.
- Day of the week: May 27th, 1975 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Before The Next Teardrop Falls by Freddy Fender
- #1 UK song: Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette
- Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass
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