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NEWSFLASH! Andre 3000 Benjamin of the legendary rap duo Outkast has finally joined social media and in doing so, brought some new music along with him.
In honor of Mother’s Day, Drè posted 2 new songs to SoundCloud in the wee hours of the morning to bless the world with his talents.
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Andrè Benjamin (aka Andrè 3000) broke the hearts of Outkast fans everywhere when he decided to retire from rap, but that doesn’t mean he’s not working.
[READ: Andre 3000 Explains Why He Left Rap + What He’s Up To Now…]
Despite his decision to walk away from music, the iconic entertainer has been quite busy these days. He’s partnered with Tretorn as their creator director (click HERE if you missed that) and managed the launch of the brand’s Fall ’17 sneaker collection.
Benjamin has also stepped back into acting and recently landed a new role! Continue Reading…
André 3000 may be one of the most sought after rappers in recent times, but don’t hold your your breath about an album anytime soon.
The legendary half of the iconic hip-hop group Outkast recently spoke about his decision to bow out of the music scene, stating in part that the older he gets the less inspired he is to rap.
It’s clear that the stakes were high in this year’s Super Bowl, as it could have been a first for the Atlanta Falcons.
The popular rapper was just as shocked as the rest of the world when New England came back for the win and he apparently lost a small fortune betting on the home team. Tip also hit the net to offer those seeking payment clarity on exactly what steps must take place in order for a ‘bet’ to actually be paid by him.
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It’s no secret that Outkast is very close to my heart and now the group that put Atlanta on the map will be the subject of a pop culture college course!
Regina Bradley, an Armstrong State University college professor, will be teaching a course this semester on Andrè 3000 and Big Boi, the most ‘spottieottiedopaliscious’ duo ever to rock a mic.
In case you didn’t know, Outkast mega hit song, which was released back in 2000, was inspired by Badu’s mother.
‘I’m sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for real! Never meant to make your daughter cry. I apologize a trillion times.’
In a recent interview, Badu shared the history of the legendary track and also addresses how her mother felt about the song.
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