Andre Benjamin

Musician, Actor

Andre Benjamin is a renowned musician and artist, known for his innovative contributions to hip-hop and his exploration of identity through art.

Born
May 27, 1975
Quotes
49
Rank
#3855

About Andre Benjamin

Andre Benjamin — Life and Legacy

Andre Benjamin, also known as André 3000, is a pivotal figure in the music industry, celebrated for his role in the duo OutKast and his eclectic solo work. His distinctive style and thought-provoking lyrics have made significant contributions to hip-hop, particularly in exploring themes of identity and creativity. Benjamin's key ideas often revolve around the importance of authenticity and self-expression. He famously stated that 'the art of storytelling' is vital, emphasizing that personal narratives can connect deeply with audiences. This perspective reflects his belief that art should not only entertain but also provoke thought and challenge societal norms. His work encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and express their truths. The relevance of Benjamin's quotes today lies in their ability to resonate with ongoing conversations about identity and creativity. His insights inspire a generation to value authenticity and to see art as a means of personal and cultural exploration.

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"When the OutKast sound changed and I started producing my own records, I would mirror what I thought that character doing that music would look like. As the sound got a little wilder, freakier and funkier, so did the clothes. Then when the sound got more sophisticated, the clothes changed again."

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"Hip-hop don't have no fresh energy, none at all. It's money driven, everybody tryin' to make that cheque, nobody putting art in their albums any more."

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"They can bite, but cannot be us, They can come and pick up little slang but cannot see us, You ought to be ashamed trying to fit in my adidas, So Run like DMC like you don't know you got no heater"

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"The world doesn't need another clothing company. But it does need a certain funk."

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"Everybody's got opinions on the way you're livin', But see, they can't fill your shoes."

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"I said, 'What you wanna be?' She said, 'Alive.' It made me think for a minute, then looked in her eyes ...I coulda died."

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"If models are made for modeling, thick girls are made for cuddling."

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"Look at Scottish guys wearing kilts - you could look at them and laugh, but the way they carry themselves, how can you? You can wear some of the weirdest things and be cool. If you believe in it, that's what makes it cool."

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"It's funny, I don't even consider myself a rapper, I don't consider myself a designer, or even an actor. I just like creating stuff and trying to make good work, whatever it is. I don't care if it's designing toothbrushes. It's just making cool stuff to leave behind, that's all it is, it's nothing more."

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"I bet you never heard of a playa with no game, Told the truth to get what I want, but shot it with no shame. Take this music dead serious while others entertain. I see they makin' they paper so I guess I can't complain...or can I? I feel they disrespectin' the whole thang. Them hooks like sellin' dope to black folks, And I choke when the food they serve ain't tastin' right, My stomach can't digest it even when I bless it."

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"I think a lot of African-American kids don't have fathers to teach them how to dress, so you end up being taught by pictures in magazine and movies. You see cowboys, Indians, old Hollywood films, Cary Grant. It has an effect on you."

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"SAD, BUT ONE DAY OUR KIDS WILL HAVE TO VISIT MUSEUMS TO SEE WHAT A LADY LOOKS LIKE."

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"To be honest, I don't necessarily think you have to be an actor to act. You don't have to be a musician to make great music. If it comes along and you put your all into it, the outcome is what's important."

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"I rarely drink, I don't smoke, so my vice is probably creating. I'm addicted to creating. And women."

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"I don't mind opinions, because you like something or you don't like something, but to say things about your personal life? I'm like, "Man, let me quit reading this. 'Cause I'll stab everybody.""

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"I'm a thinker; I think too much. So for me to freestyle rap, it's like I'm thinking three, four time steps ahead, and I hate it."

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