Happy birthday! André 3000 turns 51 today

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The iconic and legendary rapper turns 51 on Wednesday, May. 27, 2026.
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Outkast singer André 3000 is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-musician-actor André 3000 has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

André 3000, a cultural icon

Born André Lauren Benjamin in Atlanta on May 27, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. André 3000's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little André hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for André 3000 as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, André, you're the best!

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