André Lauren Benjamin, professionally known as André 3000, is a multifaceted American artist born on May 27, 1975. He is a renowned rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor, widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to the southern hip hop duo Outkast alongside Big Boi.
Benjamin's acting career has been marked by notable appearances in various films and television series, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, High Life, Four Brothers, and the lead role of Jimi Hendrix in All Is by My Side. He has also taken on the character of Fredwynn in the AMC series Dispatches from Elsewhere.
In addition to his impressive acting career, Benjamin has also ventured into entrepreneurship and advocacy. In the spring of 2008, he launched his own clothing line, Benjamin Bixby, and has been a long-standing advocate for animal rights.
Benjamin's skills as a rapper have been consistently praised, with publications such as About.com, Billboard, and Complex ranking him as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
