| First Name |
André
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| Middle Name |
Lauren
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| Last Name |
Benjamin
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| Full Name at Birth |
André Lauren Benjamin
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| Alternative Name |
Andre 3K, Dré, Benjamin André, 3000, Three Stacks, Ice Cold, Possum Aloysious Jenkins, Dookie Blossom Gain the 3rd, Johnny Vulture, André 3000, Feat, 3 Stacks, Andre Benjamin, Possum Aloisious Jenkins, Dookie Blossum Gain the 3rd, Cupid Valentino, Uses women and lies to women, André Benjamin
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| Age |
47 years
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| Birthday |
27th May, 1975
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| Birthplace |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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| Height |
5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Outlandish style of dress
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Willis Sutton Middle School, Atlanta, Tri-Cities High School, America
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, musician, singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, producer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
OutKast
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop, Alternative Hip-Hop, Funk, Pop, Blues, Electronic, Jazz, Soul, R&B
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| Origin |
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Year(s) Active |
1993–present, 1991–present, 1992–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Saxophone, Violin, Piano, Bass Clarinet, Kalimba
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| Record Label |
LaFace, Epic (current), LaFace, RCA (former), Epic, RCA, Purple Ribbon
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| Associated Acts |
OutKast, Tlc, Dungeon, Slim Thug, Gwen Stefani, Big Boi, Organized Noize, Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, CeeLo Green, Kelis, Gorillaz, Frank Ocean, Erykah Badu
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
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| Brand Endorsement |
Benjamin Bixby (fashion designer) [2008], (2012) TV commercials for Gillette's ProGlide Styler shaver & trimmer as one of their "Masters of Style".
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| Official Websites |
www.facebook.com/pages/Seven-Benjamin-son-of-André-3000-of-Outkast/222348931150437, www.outkast.com/, www.nndb.com/people/179/000057008/
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| Father |
Lawrence Walker
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| Mother |
Sharon Benjamin Hodo
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| Family Member |
Seven Benjamin (son)
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| Friend |
Fonzworth Bentley (musician)
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| Associated People |
Tiffany Limos (actress)
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| Favorite People |
Tiffany Limos (actress)
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| Favorite TV Shows |
Sanford and Sons
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| Favorite Places |
Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles
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| Favorite Colors |
Green
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André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), more known as André 3000, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor best known for being a part of hip hop duo Outkast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. Both Billboard and Showbiz Cheatsheet have listed André 3000 as one of the top 10 rappers of all time. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in several films and television series, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, Four Brothers, and in the lead role of Jimi Hendrix in All Is by My Side. He currently plays Fredwynn on the AMC anthology series, Dispatches from Elsewhere.
