André Benjamin Biography

Dre) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi.As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers.In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur.In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby and created a line of dolls based on a species of alien he's dubbed "The Green Meanies. " He has also been an advocate for animal rights.He is also known for his work on the short-lived Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000.