André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre, no association with Dr. Dre) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers. In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur. In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby. He has also been an advocate for animal rights. He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000.
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| - André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre, no association with Dr. Dre) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers. In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur. In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby. He has also been an advocate for animal rights. He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000.
- miniatur|André 3000 im Jahr 2006 André 3000 (* 27. Mai 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia; bürgerlich André Lauren Benjamin) ist ein US-amerikanischer Musiker und Filmschauspieler. Er ist Mitglied der Hip-Hop-Gruppe OutKast und des Dirty-South-Kollektivs Dungeon Family. Zu seinen Pseudonymen zählen unter anderem Possum Jenkins, Dookie Blossumgame III, Benjamin André und Johnny Vulture. Bis zur Veröffentlichung von Aquemini nannte er sich statt André 3000 schlicht Dre.
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| - miniatur|André 3000 im Jahr 2006 André 3000 (* 27. Mai 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia; bürgerlich André Lauren Benjamin) ist ein US-amerikanischer Musiker und Filmschauspieler. Er ist Mitglied der Hip-Hop-Gruppe OutKast und des Dirty-South-Kollektivs Dungeon Family. André 3000 fällt vor allem durch seinen extravaganten Kleidungsstil auf, der ihm 2004 eine Auszeichnung als „Best Dressed Man in the World“ einbrachte. Als bekennender Veganer wurde er im selben Jahr von der Tierschutzorganisation PETA neben Alicia Silverstone zum „Sexiest Vegetarian Alive“ gewählt. In einer 2008 veröffentlichten Liste der „50 Greatest MCs of Our Time“, gewählt von About.com, belegt André 3000 Platz 16. Zu seinen Pseudonymen zählen unter anderem Possum Jenkins, Dookie Blossumgame III, Benjamin André und Johnny Vulture. Bis zur Veröffentlichung von Aquemini nannte er sich statt André 3000 schlicht Dre.
- André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre, no association with Dr. Dre) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers. In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur. In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby. He has also been an advocate for animal rights. He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000.
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