André Lauren Benjamin, better known as André 3000, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he is best known for being one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Outkast, alongside fellow Atlanta-based rapper Big Boi. Benjamin is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
André 3000 performing in 2014
André 3000 in January 2006
Benjamin at the 2007 Comic Con in San Diego, California
Southern hip hop, also known as Southern rap, South Coast hip hop, or dirty south, is a blanket term for a regional genre of American hip hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Memphis, and Miami—five cities which constitute the "Southern Network" in rap music.
New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne
Miami rapper Uncle Luke, considered one of the pioneers of Southern Hip Hop
Hip hop artist Z-Ro from Houston, Texas
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