André 3000
André Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), also known by his stage name André 3000, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He grew up in Atlanta. He was a member of the hip hop duo Outkast with fellow rapper Big Boi. Together they has won seven Grammys. Their singles "Ms. Jackson", "Hey Ya!" and "The Way You Move", have reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
André 3000 | |
|---|---|
 André 3000 performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as |
|
| Born | May 27, 1975 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instruments |
|
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | www |
André 3000 has released an extended play titled Look Ma No Hands (2018)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Rosa Parks" | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Nominated | [1] |
| 2002 | "Ms. Jackson" | Won | ||
| Record of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Short-Form Music Video | Nominated | |||
| Stankonia | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Rap Album | Won | |||
| 2003 | "The Whole World" (with Killer Mike) | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Won | |
| 2004 | "Hey Ya!" | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Won | |||
| Best Short-Form Music Video | Nominated | |||
| OutKast | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | ||
| Speakerboxxx/The Love Below | Best Rap Album | Won | ||
| Album of the Year | Won | |||
| 2006 | Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (as producer) | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | "Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)" | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Nominated | |
| "Mighty 'O'" | Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)" (with UGK) | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | "Royal Flush" (with Big Boi & Raekwon) | Nominated | ||
| "Green Light" (with John Legend) | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | "Party" (with Beyoncé) | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | "I Do" (with Young Jeezy, Drake & Jay-Z) | Best Rap Performance | Nominated | |
| Channel Orange (as featured artist) | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | "Come Home" (with Anderson .Paak) | Best R&B Performance | Won |
References
- "André "3000" Benjamin". grammy.com. The Recording Academy. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.