Andre 3000 Reveals Why He Ran Away From Hollywood

Andre 3000 Reveals Why He Ran Away From Hollywood
Ask anyone in the hip-hop scene about Andre Benjamin, better known as Outkast's Andre 3000, and you're likely to hear them discussing his status among the greatest rappers ever.
From Travis Scott to Future and Childish Gambino, his influence and the respect he commands are more universal than practically anyone still in the game.
Armed with unparalleled lyrical wit and a vast repertoire of flows, Andre 3000 is the rapper's rapper. So much so that when Kendrick Lamar, arguably the contemporary king of bars, was about to drop "good kid, m.A.A.d city," getting Andre's seal of approval was something he actively sought out.
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[@chuckwhite9818]

He kept his soul.

[@nancyedwards1920]

Andre is HAPPY . let him HAVE THAT . He did the work .

[@BlokRRR]

He said it all simply! I don’t have nothing to talk about anymore. That’s growth, gratitude, humbleness

[@ramsesstafford4640]

Right and when he does do verse for somebody on their song he actually has something to talk about and it's never the same old same old I'm so cool I'm so rich type of crap most rappers talk about 24/7.

[@BlokRRR]

@@ramsesstafford4640 word up! Blessing mafuckas frfr

[@samiak112]

These artists didnt turn their backs on hiphop, hiphop turned it's back on them...

[@knightryderbelow]

Meet Andre one time and he’s the coolest and nicest famous person you can meet, he actually stopped, dapped us up and talked to us. Much respect to Andre!

[@mcstoopid]

Wow, your reply is 🤯 Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@dawb86]

it's crazy how many people have this same story about him and dude is a multiplatinum selling, multiple Grammy winning musical legend lol

[@sepper100]

@@dawb86 he lives a slow paced and simple live. This guy likes to hang out at the laundromat! He's so cool. :)

[@JumaaneDale]

A man with his integrity still intact

[@buffy1160]

Andre’s music was so unique, it was a breath of fresh air compared to everything else that was playing mainstream at the time.

[@jevon1]

How dare they mention Travis Scott and freaking Future in the same breath as the legendary lyricist Andre 3000. 🙄

[@Kreyest555]

Pretty sure his name isn't freaking future 😂

[@DIYHOUSEANDFARM]

Yea my soul jolted w that one. Like how? 😆

[@George-dy3pt]

Fact

[@God.90731]

Bc they're richer than him

[@yazeedyairbey]

Mannnnn.

[@FeloniousMyronius]

Andre 3000 is an authentic human being.

[@mcstoopid]

Wow, your reply is 🤯 Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@enk00769]

A wise man can only be fooled once and it appears that he realized what the true cost of fame was and simply said no thanks...

[@sheilaspence1250]

Why would anybody troll Andre? Say what you will, but what you DONT hear is Andre's name in the same sentence as Diddy and JayZ and all that nasty BS. I am SO proud of Andre.

[@LaDanaWendy]

I’m glad Andre is doing what makes him happy and keeps him sane. People these days think they have the right to know and judge everything about celebs. Newsflash - WE DO NOT!!! Celebs have the same rights to privacy as we do so if stepping completely away is what he needed, I’m happy Andre had the backbone to do it!!! God bless him!!!!

[@eleanorwalmsley635]

Well said ❤

[@Philliwolf5]

I think André is a beautiful person, and I fully understand and applaud his decision to do what was best for him. People are going to have something to say. It's unavoidable. But real fans will employ empathy and compassion for the person he is instead of only seeing him as a performer for their entertainment. I always said I would much rather be rich but not famous. You lose yourself when everyone knows of you. God bless him. Keep doing you, André.

[@shantaivercaine1285]

Andre is one of the greatest real facts whatever he talks about and how he says it’s grabs our attention and we be wanting more

[@marcuslane3]

He went out ON TOP..& STAYIN THERE

[@mcstoopid]

Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@Auhbseluhte]

Andre was always unique in the rap scene i always knew there was something defferent about him even when he was in his prime rap game back then, you cant keep a good brother down and out unless he wants you to think that..THATS TRUE WARRIOR TALENT and yall dont even realize his greatness even being out the game this long. Andre is a G. leave him be - hes earned it!

[@samsin34]

One intelligent man.. ANDRE IQ 3000

[@delicategenius6113]

Mad respect for simply being sooo talented and yet humble to even speak this truth..Poppin or not..always be one of the best 🫡

[@mcstoopid]

Wow, your reply is 🤯 Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@regbeballing]

One of my favorite rappers, but I’ve always respected him for not moving for a check. He’s dropped more gems in those first 5 OutKast albums than 98% of rappers have in their careers

[@ronalddavis9062]

Down to earth 🌎 brother an he’s right about what he’s talking about 💯

[@ezrapolk2145]

Much love Andre do your thing man.

[@dejeanking8075]

I have often wondered what happened to Andre and the group. I loved their music, to me it was beautiful and unique.

[@gregoryyarbrough7765]

The man is humble. Can't you all see it on him? His whole oral is humble. No, he don't want to be a part of Hollywood and all of their bull crap. I'm so glad he didn't join Hollywood. I was wondering what happened now. I know he backed away. They didn't gaslight him and blacklist him. He turned them down. That feels so good to hear some like that. A real man represent the brothers out here man you do that shit Andre you stand your ground. We mentally support you with your decision. Everybody need to follow suit but it's too late. They already wrapped up in Hollywood too much. This man should have been a motivational speaker. He has that critique that demeanor that character that posture. He has the speech and the vocal accord to address a crowd

[@jwhite3578]

I was in Brooklyn one summer and ran into him in an alley. He was just talking on the phone by himself . I was with my cousin who is a famous saxophonist and he was fanboying so hard we stopped and said hello and kept it moving.

[@SmEiF-]

Dudes a fkn genius keeping away from the fame. Hes a personal hero for this shit

[@MySkinnydip]

I will always remember running errands with my aunt and listening to OutKast. My mom wouldn’t let me listen to rap in the house but my aunt was more lenient. Best times of my life!

[@kenyettascurlock4751]

3000 save his soul. My dude wanted to keep his Soul.

[@NedKnives]

I get it. Dude is very in tune & I completely respect his right to privacy🙏🏼

[@elonmartin5065]

Dont blame him live ya life king you did a lot

[@MarvelousActions]

True artist work for passion, I don't need saying most of the hiphop in these days is corruption and greed..

[@jelly7310]

One of my favorite actors too.

[@dereklewis8934]

I'll never forget where I was and what I was doing the Summer of '94 when I first heard Outkast 'Players Ball' I was an instant fan. Being that I came up in an the era of hip hop when originality was imperative they fit the bill perfectly. Andre 3000's whole body of work make him one of the most creative artist to ever do it!!!

[@DIYHOUSEANDFARM]

I think he’s a true sophisticate. Clap and move on people. 😆

[@davido3109]

Boooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@devin837]

Andre is an AMAZING Lyricist 7 Artist. He made a conscious decision to leave the music industry and WE have no choice but to accept that and continue to enjoy the musical art he did create over the years. we miss you Andre. I think you made the right move especially considering all that is being revealed left and right about other celebrities.

[@itstheundisputedsagboo]

This is a rare & beautiful soul ❤

[@userSoloAnime]

Andre 3k is untouched.

[@shermanw711]

H e had give his behind also 😢rape by elites

[@kidrich6902]

That's one brother who didn't sell his Soul to the Industry & I applause him, may Yah continue to bless him and his family🫡🫶👑

[@81quiroz]

Even though I wish he would make one album with words I know he is doing something most of us wish we can do and that’s living life on our own terms and not someone else or letting what others say get to us . He is walking to the beat of his own drum

[@jonathonwoodard2097]

Andrre is a real g

[@nozomi3614]

Love him. He just has awoken, it happens to us too. I feel the same way. Let him be.

[@DigitalLazarus]

Love this Artist so much. And his recent work is sublime. *_Shout out for Sunny Bridges and The Class of 3000._* THAT was equally sublime watching with my fascinated kids. Thanks m'MAN!

[@quentinlewis4414]

Standing on your square DOPE!! SALUTE BRO!!!💯💯💯

[@Jayp465]

Good for you Andre 3000 for staying away from the mess. Wisdom is key. Salute!

[@theonlyakpochino]

And now the whole world, love it when you play that flute! Dah dah…dah dah-dah dah!!!!!

[@egukoucu]

Bless him, one of the real ones!

[@elleshaw9837]

All I'm going to say is " New Blue Sun" is 🔥. It is the album everyone needs in their playlist.

[@1Tpoetic]

Respect to a great

[@terrancesmith8050]

Evolution is the word ⚡️

[@mariekrebs2394]

Authenticity 💪🏼💖

[@S.Mcdaniel]

Come to CHRIST and RELEARN.

[@D4rk_1nfinity]

Class of 300 😮 wow, memory unlocked

[@patrickaupont916]

One of the most heavy musician in this whole Hip hop game.

[@trendsettingtruth7083]

GOd Bless Andre Benjamin

[@Jamal-bx6cx]

Andre 3000 is one of the most intelligent artists and a great example of a Human. In my humble opinion

[@dawnezone8491]

We can all change our careers multiple times and no one bats an eye, why cant he?

[@brianstones6234]

Contentment is the key to a happy existence.

[@jamesgeorge4874]

It's good that Andre knew when to walk away, to preserve himsel, his sanity.

[@sharonshepard2628]

I am Happy for Andrea do u continue too be happy. When you are a loner people detest it.

[@JeriDro]

4 brothers was a great movie

[@jahleeleli3280]

Andre Benjamin 3000! I get it! This music industry is not what it used to be! The cultural engines that spark creativity are no longer around."

[@ricashy857]

Andre 3 Stacks legendary til infinity✅ #Righteous #CutFromTheWhiteCloth

[@JuanitaPerry-ir7bt]

GOAT! PERIOD

[@nozomi3614]

He is so deep

[@shamgarsitar1170]

All that said🗣️He still won a Grammy for rap wit KILLER MIKE

[@drivventodrumm1]

When I think of deep lyrics the first the that comes to mind is Shake it like a Polaroid picture

[@puffandpass7438]

I miss him and Big Boi doing music together I wish that he wuld come back and do 1 mo album as Outkast rap can really use that I guess I'm just use too ol' school rappers but ain't nuthn like it

[@davido3109]

"We aren't kids no more...", like some english rapper said long time ago... We like Hip Hop and Rap but We have to Grow... nothing more nothing less... Namaste Haribol Asewe!!!!!!!!!

[@scorpionwarrior9179]

High emotional intelligence 🔥

[@austinatomTV]

Y’all really overlooking how he absolutely SNAPPED on scientists and engineers. The man doesn’t miss. I’m gonna go listen to his verse again real quick lol

[@TheEazee]

Bring the world to the S.W.A.T.S. 3!

[@highdesertdaddy82]

You're favorite rappers favorite rapper, is thee only MF DOOM.

[@TheNeurotichi]

Feeling it 🌈 then there's the market of gaining the trust of that same 🌍 honestly should have accessed this during all the shutdowns. Music is god's way for us to see our gifts belong to reactions. Outside the mind is 🌈 attention to harmony is the gift.

[@dame7duce]

Put Goodie Mob back together

[@1amazingtutorialchannel380]

I envy him. It was the right thing to do

[@dja.selekta]

3K is a top 5 Emcee and human

[@mcstoopid]

Wow, your reply is 🤯 Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@kissoflife139]

I thought he was the one who said THE SOUTH GOT SOMETHING TO SAY what happened with that😂😂😂😂oh no Andre

[@YariBeatsMedia]

Great seeing you at JFK terminal with my family as you ate your food. Those days in the record business was reasonable.

[@EvanBlack11]

Went to go see him in Detroit for him newest album. Best concert every. The energy was just amazing

[@ericjames7443]

I have never ever heard anyone saying that Andre 3000 is one of the best rappers king of rap 😂😂😂😂😂 that’s crazy to me you can’t even understand what he is talking about with the fast rap has some good songs but a GOAT I guess it’s subjective 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️ unique yes, talented yes best rapper no not even top 50

[@MaineGer]

According to Andre? He gave his explanation and reasoning. Fake fans want something he can't and doesn't want to give even though he's already given so much of himself that can always be referenced.

[@jazzymoni7750]

You put Travis Scott with Three Stacks???!!! Wait, wait, wait.....Stop! 👀😆

[@flashback7273]

Andre just needs to get on TRT. He's at that age. This is real. Testosterone loss leads to this loss of motivation and confidence and interest. Of course there is burn out and maturity. However...that TRT still can help. He should get his test levels checked

[@lanebo6329]

Rap is the most psy-op genre and he seen it from the jump, 808s got a person in a state of confusion flutes/woodwinds/strings/etc complement critical thinking

[@flashback7273]

@@lanebo6329 Yeah that's nice too. But regardless of psyops rap is a legitimate skill and art form. Proven by Andre 3000 and Common and many others. Books are bad too and full of indoctrination depending on which one you read. But yeah I get it he's on another level. But his flows were never a party to that psyop genre

[@glitter2glaze21]

Leave him and Asian blah blah where they at!

[@dman4715]

Logically and analytically speaking, i love outkast music especially the first three albums mastered to perfection. Fast forward to 2014, why is andre (my perception) dressed like a tv Missy elliot parody? Respect 6:04 to Andre for taking a different path ✊🏽 Reclaming redefining, presenting and manifesting accordingly. U do you Andre life is lessons.

[@user-xe6vh2cc9j]

I love when i talented artist nakes their thousands and says... "thanks for the check and I'd like to keep my soul" than someone who gets a taste and sells their soul for millions.

[@nickmitchem1045]

The fact you said “some of the greatest rappers to do it” and then proceeded to mention Travis Scott, and Future🤨 tells me everything I need to know about this channel 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TreeSnackz]

Business so dirty it gave him a dirty taste

[@okutet]

Encore un morceau que je découvre, et pourtant j’ai poncé les sons à l’époque.

[@wowhowrare5195]

props for bringing up donda

[@RustyGraffitiReviews]

It was Glenn Gould that said that

[@Nickecho7979]

I owned a tattoo shop sum 13-14 years ago. Outkast was supposed to show up. Andra wasn't gotten shop because he was doing a movie. From that point, Andra started doing his own thing. Much love and respect.

[@blover8548]

I feel 3Stacks that’s why I was never a groupie I look 👀 at people as people that’s it.

[@mcstoopid]

Wow, your reply is 🤯 Totally reminds me of my first $80k earn from LARRY FRED videos on KZbin 💯

[@annagonzales8178]

Daniel day Lewis left Hollywood to become a cobbler…Andre wants to do what Andre wants to do. I’m cool w that.

[@PaintMePretty79]

3:45 I KNOW y’all did him wrong by putting Andre 300.

[@Capnobvious]

Just goes to show that money, fame are not everything. Use your own judgment and do what makes you happy not what people think you should do. Think for yourself.

[@ewyatt4729]

So I'm just trying to understand, by Dre wanting them to do both songs together, did they not want to do it because it was cutting down their stage time or something?

[@bronzebantu]

3 stacks!...

[@gam1108]

When he got with Erica bydou she mess him up go look at him before her & then look at him after her he ain't been the same since

[@toolguyslayer1]

I was just close to being big and the girls just went off looking at it for me a chair is a cool thing but when you are there personally and you would never seen that before ever sometime between there and now I have listened to myself and recording and I understand now but wow😲 scary cool you don't think anything is going to happen wrong but just the fact that it happens all at one time and all of them😮😢😊😅😂 it's like hitting a musical g-spot for lack of a better way to put it 🤩😎 I'm cool with the fam and all that because I have seen it mess up people on a multitude of different levels and at the very least if something happens to go wrong everybody knows about it and now you can't go out the house even if it's something good too much is too much😊 and nobody's going to tell the fans that because we love it too 🤓🤩😎

[@penelopeparks5022]

I thought Travis Scott played basketball 😮