André 3000 Benjamin

André Benjamin, best known as André 3000, is one of the most revered and celebrated artists of the last three decades — an auteur whose work in music, film, fine art, and fashion continues to influence the cultural landscape on a global scale. As one half of the iconic hip-hop duo Outkast (with Antwan André “Big Boi” Patton), Benjamin established a brand-new voice and style within rap that had never been experienced before — both sonically and visually — when the pair emerged in the early 1990s, in addition to demolishing sales records worldwide by the early aughts. Outkast's imprint on pop culture has made the duo one of the defining acts of our time, with an immeasurable impact on sound and style.

After conquering music, Benjamin set his sight on other creative mediums, becoming a highly sought-after actor in acclaimed films such as JIMI: All Is By My Side, High Life, and Four Brothers, in addition to television shows like The Shield and Dispatches From Elsewhere. From 2006 to 2008, he created, executive produced, and voiced a character on the Cartoon Network show Class of 3000. He created a personally inspired clothing line, Benjamin Bixby, and has been a creative spokesman for brands like Gillette and Tretorn. In recent years, Benjamin has contributed verses to songs by revered artists such as Beyoncé, Drake, Frank Ocean, John Legend, and Jay-Z.