Why Andre 3000 Sabotaged His Career (On Purpose)

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Across generations and various waves of the genre, a fine line has existed between becoming a legend and ending up as a shadow of your former self. Taken from performing to seas of people in arenas to the diminishing returns of the nostalgia circuit, there’s a case to be made for your reputation in hip-hop coming down to whether or not you outstay your welcome. But while some of the game’s biggest rappers have tried to stand in defiance of the clock and occasionally stumbled as a result, today’s story is that of a man who has chosen to hold any dreams of reclaiming his spot at a safe distance and has basically done the unthinkable in some people’s eyes.
Of course, we’re talking about the one, the only, Andre 3000. Ask anyone in hip-hop circles about Andre Benjamin, better known by the name of Outkast’s Andre 3000, and you’re more than likely to hear them discuss his position among the greatest to ever grasp a mic. From Travis Scott to Future and Childish Gambino, his influence and the respect that he commands is more universal than practically anyone still breathing.
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@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly 2 жыл бұрын

As great as Andre 3000 is I feel like Big Boi gets criminally underrated

@notaflightreactsfan3706 2 жыл бұрын

i was just thinking the same thing!

@seandrethegiant3109 2 жыл бұрын

Straight up.

@illatek 2 жыл бұрын

True

@us0png384 2 жыл бұрын

@have a nice day 🌈 just got bakerolled💀

@lerenzoroberts3663 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Boi is underrated 🎩

@KhalerJex Жыл бұрын

He did what many rappers don't do: he matured.

@djnes2k7 Жыл бұрын

Like who? Most from his era has. You don’t see to many still in the street or talking about street situations. Bun b, master p, Scarface, snoop, ti, jeezy, ludacris (his atl peers)

@LiMiNAL_ Жыл бұрын

@@djnes2k7 yeeeeaaaah, because we *NEVER* hear snoop talking about the good ol' days every other statement 🙄🤣

@aschlamishowsup Жыл бұрын

Nah he simply looked into the pinwheel with his third eye kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7tppbCczNWrfGw.html

@acidspit14 Жыл бұрын

@@djnes2k7 snoop, HAHA

@kostaborojevic498 Жыл бұрын

(Eminem)

@loki2655 2 жыл бұрын

I like his attitude. He never sold out,he refuses to turn into a parody of himself, and he quit at the top of his game. He'll always be a legend of hip hop, there's no taking that from him and he's not about to throw it away.

@KeepSycklids Жыл бұрын

Well said.. he quite gracefully and respectfully. How u should do..

@loki2655 Жыл бұрын

They aren't even close to being at a level to pass judgement on him lol When they have achieved his level of success, I'll listen to their opinions on his legacy, until then, they're chirping little birds jealous of what he has done Brendan

@loki3991 Жыл бұрын

@@Jess-737 I was never a Madonna fan, she just annoys me for some reason. Cher isn't as bad as people make her out to be, but I do believe artists only have a limited number of great songs in them, and she has probably exceeded it by now?

@robertmusil1107 Жыл бұрын

"He never sold out" LOL. Dude is the definition of a sell out. Just look at Hey Ya or Roses xD

@Tethloach1 Жыл бұрын

Youth is key to the legacy, but old geezers doing music they loved is a bit corny but respectable.

@2pacisalive915 Жыл бұрын

As I go into my 30s, Andre said something real I’ve realized lately. Which is you can’t match the energy of the youth once you’re past a certain age. Anything replicated is seen through quickly.

@ElevatedLevetator Жыл бұрын

Iron maiden would tell you otherwise

@DroolRockworm 10 ай бұрын

Bruh chill he's talking bout like 40's at least you're being a downer

@Dante150_ 9 ай бұрын

Well I agree with you but we have artist like Drake who's loved by 15 year olds and younger today. Maturity is the factor and Drake, has not matured.

@dane9027 8 ай бұрын

@@Dante150_ too busy in the dms of said 15 year olds

@Dante150_ 8 ай бұрын

@@dane9027 unfortunately

@brklynbomber 2 жыл бұрын

To hear 3 Stacks... one of the greatest artists of all time... say he lost his confidence... when one verse from this man is better than 90% of albums these days... is both insane and so sad.

@michaelbarnes2126 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy smh

@rosalind1635 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah well, he gotta live up to that everytime too. It's not easy making dope music when you ain't have inspiration amd there's that past greatness lurking.

@brklynbomber 2 жыл бұрын

@@rosalind1635 I disagree. This man has NEVER made a wack verse or song. Even long after the popularity of Outkast. His verse on Donda last year was so good it almost broke the internet. Every feature he does is fire. It's not easy for mortals to make dope music but for a man as gifted as 3K, he can do it in his sleep. That kind of talent doesn't go away. He just has psychological issues that are getting in the way. And thats what makes it sad.

@hamish375beatz6 2 жыл бұрын

maybe he isnt confident that he could exceed his previous stupidly High standards and doesn't want too let no one down

@rosalind1635 2 жыл бұрын

@@hamish375beatz6 Yeah, that's what I mean. He'd prolly never drop a wack verse even on his worst day - objectively speaking - but they gotta live up to his o w n standards. And for sure even 3 stacks has times when the creative juices just ain't flowing.

@kevinbalfe 2 жыл бұрын

If Andre dropped an album right now, I'm sure that people would definitely listen. It took Dr. Dre 16 years to drop an album after 2001, & the hype didn't die out between the time.

@malcolmxpanther 2 жыл бұрын

He never will though. He said his confidence isn’t there.

@scifinerd17 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Dre still kept himself busy managing his own record company, signing other artists and producing and doing guest features on their albums. He’s stayed busy over the years.

@stansmith5610 2 жыл бұрын

*Hiphopmadness exaggerates. He never "sabotaged" his career* 🤣 *This guy makes the most clickbaiting titles*

@loto7197 2 жыл бұрын

Dre is not comparable to Andre. Dr Dre stayed relevant by producing for many artists in that interim period. He was engineering #1 albums that entire time for different artists. Huge fan of Andre but his features and verses over the years have not helped him maintain relevance in the same light as Dre.

@scifinerd17 2 жыл бұрын

@@loto7197 André’s rap name was originally Dre before he changed it to André 3000, people got him mixed up with Dr. Dre all the time.

@tofu7397 Жыл бұрын

3k is beyond a rapper. Man is a straight up artist thru and thru

@thezerowulf2046 3 ай бұрын

Very few musicians I would call actual artists, Andre is one of them.

@vanessay4 Жыл бұрын

Losing parents totally changes you, like he said he doesn’t know if he dealt with it and sadly even if you do the things you loved before they passed suddenly don’t feel the same or bring you the same joy. That may mean music just isn’t what pulls him to release but it’ll always still be within him and we are here for whatever he decides ❤

@77Creation 6 ай бұрын

Parents are all an only child really has.

@stevenmoore3381 2 жыл бұрын

Andre 3k’s legacy is as safe as anybody’s in the game. Dude didn’t sabotage himself, he made sure he didn’t play himself out. Stacks didn’t force a terrible/underwhelming album just because he feels like he needs to put something out.

@luismoran6535 Жыл бұрын

like drake

@PhillipP93 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wouldn't say that Andre sabotaged his career, he just gracefully bowed out of the spotlight and did his own thing. When you leave while you're hot, the fans will accept you with open arms whenever you do decide to come back.

@ominusprime9596 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Sabotage is a strong word.

@LVSkinny 2 жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 has always been one of my favorite artists! He was hella unique. The voice, the fits, the energy, He could never be forgotten!

@merabakerng 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh lil Yachty got the exact same voice😒 it's a traditional Atlanta tone a couple people got it

@michaelwasok8078 2 жыл бұрын

@@merabakerng lil yachty got no bars tho.

@G5.Giotto 2 жыл бұрын

@@merabakerng no the fuck he don’t

@MrAwEsOmE145770 2 жыл бұрын

Look I understand that he likes to be different or whatever. But dog shit gets annoying that he just won’t do anything

@luxurytags 2 жыл бұрын

Check out this artist called (Floyd In The Sky). He you can barley tell the difference between him and Andre 3k

@roundmountainranch Жыл бұрын

Class of 3000 was cool, doesn’t matter how many seasons a show is, doesn’t stop it from being a good watch. Hearing he supports open mics and others art, exploring sounds giving different things a go and playing a flute there just for fun, is such a vibe in my mind.

@Oooo-bi7bi 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to him for not just churning out music his heart isn’t in. He’s a rare talented artist.

@genius179 2 жыл бұрын

Also think of this with Andre, he was doing music since he was 17-30, it’s quite possible he wanted to know more of who he was other than just a man that could rhyme well. Like, it’s like those athletes who by 30 some are confused because their life just revolved around sports for so long and all relationships came from sports and they don’t know who they really are. Man, honestly if he don’t make music anymore that’s cool. I really hope that brother is in a good space. Like the vid mentioned his parents death has affected him, I remember he did put a song out on Mother’s Day a couple of years ago, it does remind you that holidays like that aren’t happy for everyone. Also that class of 3000 show was cool, I liked that show

@thewriter8762 2 жыл бұрын

I think the crux of all this is that he understands it’s more than just the music. You nailed it on the head as to where if you are so entrenched in a certain group, you see yourself as only existing in that group. That you can’t expand and grow. Rn Kendrick has taken a long hiatus and he’s been gone for so long, trying to do his own thing and he is having people practically turning on his music saying it wasn’t that good, just because he isn’t dropping a new album on our timetable. Artists are people, and if they don’t wanna be more than just that artist, they are well within their rights to do so.

@genius179 2 жыл бұрын

@@thewriter8762 100% correct they are with their right. If they do not think they have a passion for music right now then do not release. Many of us can tell when it seems forced, and that is likely when some crap comes out. The wildest part is it seemed in interviews even though the clothing line and tv show were not huge successes (again class of 3000 was a fun show to me), he enjoyed the experiences of trying those projects. It's great too because that is how life is supposed to be, always trying something new whether it is a small as cooking a new dish or starting a new business. He always trying something different, remember he was acting in a few movies in the 2000s (Four Brothers, Idlewild, Semi-Pro). He's actually a good actor from what I remember. I never saw the Jimi Hendrix movie but I heard his performance was good in that.

@happygucci5094 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯. He has nothing to prove. I pray he is at peace

@brziperiod 2 жыл бұрын

And Life Of The Party really hits hard

@erickiam25 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not rocket science , he’s just bored with music . Let the me be in peace

@ajtaylor8750 2 жыл бұрын

His interview with Rick Rubin is the clearest window you'll get as to who Andre 3000 is as a human being. An immensely talented artist, one of the best of all-time, yet an introverted and shy soul who doesn't feel the same confidence everyone else sees within him which is why well probably never hear another solo album from the guy. It's still "thank you for everything" to him and all of Outkast.

@thewriter8762 2 жыл бұрын

It’s sad cuz it’s an artist’s journey. Immensely talented or unorthodox thinkers can be seen through a lens w of greatness. Look through another and see someone who isn’t good enough. As long as you can determine what voice is the part of you that wants to improve versus the ones that just wanna see you fail, you can be fine. But for people that can’t live with that voice forever, you just gotta stop or else you push yourself off the edge.

@loriewhalin5853 2 жыл бұрын

I feel he’s like kendrick

@DelaneyAugustineWalk 2 жыл бұрын

i think he could do something that’s outside of hip hop. as you get older you like more chill music. he could combine his newer interests with lyrics that only pertain to himself and although it might not sell well (who sells well anyway) so many people would listen. he’s smart

@skeezix8156 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a few years on 3K. The older you get, the societal rules and boundaries seem to become more strict. Like when you were a kid and drew a purple cow with crayons, nobody cared. Do that when you’re older and it’s a problem. Andre needs to do a collab and see what happens. It’ll come to him

@ikamille 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly stated. PERFECT!

@DIGITAL7Media 2 жыл бұрын

I always felt like Andre was this generations Hendrix. Even Andre's no music is more inspiring that some of the current stuff you hear on the radio.

@nellyville69 Жыл бұрын

More like Rick James

@leethomas7659 11 ай бұрын

@@nellyville69or Prince

@zackzallie8735 6 ай бұрын

Lol funny is that Andre played as Hendrix in a movie about him.

@thezerowulf2046 3 ай бұрын

Dude was definitely high on that 70-80s psychedelic vibe.

@amandaredd3057 Жыл бұрын

He's such a talented man. When you can see 3 generations of people light up and sing every word to an artist's songs, that speaks volumes (to me it does anyways)

@HeddieDD 2 жыл бұрын

He aint sabotage his carrier bro.. man just wants to be happy so let him do him 🤷🏽‍♂️ nobody wants to be forced to do something that doesn’t interest them anymore. Thats why he filled the void with playing an instrument.

@mxtthewtxylor 2 жыл бұрын

That's jus for clickbait bro he knows that lol it's all good

@s0ne01 2 жыл бұрын

Technically he right. He could've kept dropping tunes( they'd definately be bangers) but it just wouldn't be what he wanted.

@happygucci5094 2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@NobodyCaresALot 2 жыл бұрын

@@s0ne01 I think he's afraid of making bad music. Being so good only lasts for so long. I wish he was unafraid of making new music. Dude is in his own head all the time but he has to do it his own way.

@michaelabrakson2919 Жыл бұрын

He had to word it like that to get us to click. Worked for me, but I agree with you

@iiMoooona 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see it as “sabotaging” his career, I see it as he had his time and the peak of outkast then felt like it’s not his time anymore, so he did not force it. I love this man and I think he’s a genius. By stopping, he protected his craft and himself too since he’s an introvert and needs to be away from the spotlight and at the same time everyone loves him and respect him.

@rplayer360 2 жыл бұрын

His feelings and the reality did not match... But either way respect the man's decision

@RafaelBernatto Жыл бұрын

sabotaging = click bait, in this case

@nicciseabrook4249 Жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 is still a musical genius! He’s contributed a lot of creativity to hip hop, fashion, beats, etc. However, a new path has opened for him. He may come back as a poet, storyteller or philosopher. Creativity has NO limits and it’s impossible to sabotage a divine gift. He’s still with us but way ahead of our time! I love his spirit, character, energy, and intelligence.

@marerlysambo6967 6 ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@Texpantego Жыл бұрын

I can relate to this. I once had a creative career, and over time, I found that what I was interested in was no longer what the market wanted. I just didn't have the desire do art that didn't turn me on. Kind of sucks in a way but you just have to find another way to scratch the creative itch.

@fred.flintstone4099 Жыл бұрын

Well there are people who like that niche thing and want that, we don't want what the market wants. If 90% don't care about it, they don't appreciate art anyway, if there are 10% people who like it, then they are the ones who really appreciate art.

@dawgpost90 2 жыл бұрын

He strikes me as a deep thinker. Perhaps some insecurities as well. He clearly undervalues what he could still offer to music, in my opinion. I feel like deep thinkers can really be good at being extremely hard on themselves. That can really affect decisions at times. One the best of all time regardless.

@Afroteli 2 жыл бұрын

That’s also how they produce some of the best, the falls he took in other lines of work were pure passion projects, he wasn’t looking to make “the best” he was looking to do him, if him right now is not a musician people have to accept that

@squigga6675 Жыл бұрын

Damn . U right

@Tyronebigggums Жыл бұрын

He didn't wanna sellput

@stephenschenider4007 Жыл бұрын

He clearly has a decent bit of White in him.

@NeoZero85 Жыл бұрын

Well might not be too much insecurity. More so doesn't want to force art for the sake of putting out a record to just hit the billboards. He works off inspiration.

@jennyneon 2 жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 didn't really sabotage his career tho, he just isn't really interested in being a rapper. It's very sad tho because he's one of the greatest rappers we'll ever see. Follow-up to my comment 2 years later: Seeing what André 3000 is doing all while following his heart is absolutely extraordinary to watch & analyze. New Blue Sun is such a soothing & peaceful experience as an album.

@notflanders4967 2 жыл бұрын

at the end of the video im sitting here thinking, "Where did he sabotage himself??" kinda click-baity if you ask me. The only click bait we needed was 'Andre 3000'

@stansmith5610 2 жыл бұрын

*Hiphopmadness exaggerates. He never "sabotaged" his career* 🤣 *This guy makes the most clickbaiting titles. Smh*

@bellezahot 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm unsubbingg

@sethfreakinrollins3029 2 жыл бұрын

@@bellezahot sameee

@nimrodsson4029 2 жыл бұрын

Him and Big Boi together; something happened in his solo career and he’s just never been the same. They should get back together for an album.

@zacharysimone5817 Жыл бұрын

His verse in ‘synthesizer’, off their 3rd album I think if I remember correctly, is not only one of the best verses of all time, but is a crystal ball into the world we are living in today. That verse has been the bar for me since I heard it. It has rarely been even approached imo

@Laszlo5897 Жыл бұрын

Yes man. That song is annoying though, soundwise I mean. Can't listen to that on the regular. Insane verse

@MrDwaneMann Жыл бұрын

Synthesizer microwave me give me a drug so I can make seven babies

@wendyroberts3363 9 ай бұрын

@@MrDwaneMannmy Bose ain’t right, think I need a new one. Just take your pick a yellow, red, a black or a blue one. Virtual reality, virtual bull shot. Synthesizer preachers can reach you up on the pulpit.. Omgosh mins blown - love it

@305Independent 10 ай бұрын

Class of 3000 is what made me want to become a musician. I spent hours playing the show's flash game Funkbox, where you could arrange your own songs, and that gave me a love of making music that's still with me 17 years later.

@Ramos-bd3lh 2 жыл бұрын

Kendrick Lamar and Andre 3000 would be crazy 😭

@dreamcatcha 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the man is happy, I’m ok with never getting another album or body of work from him. He’s already contributed so much to HipHop.

@itsme3k Жыл бұрын

💯

@toddjamin 2 жыл бұрын

Coolest guy on planet earth. Always a legend and mad respect for doing what he feels right. Hate he feels he sold out at all doing the reunion shows, seeing them meant so much to me as someone who was a kid through their heyday. Still one of the best shows I ever saw. Keep being you 3k.

@cfan6716 Жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 is just madly humble and overall such a good person. From the people I heard who worked with him, they said he was a sweet, cool dude, or something along those lines. I honestly feel bad that he’s in a funk and doubts his greatness when it comes to his talent because he really is good a what he does, but at the same time he’s living the best life right now. Oh yes, Class of 3000. A show I didn’t ever forget since it came out. Great series…currently showing some love to it on my channel 😅❤

@DuckDodgers345 2 жыл бұрын

If you stack together everything André has done musically from day 1 in his career.....THE GUY IS EASILY ONE OF THE GREATEST RAPPERS OF ALL TIME!

@SENSEISUAVE 2 жыл бұрын

Datz What People Fail 2️⃣✨ Realize The Work He Already Put In Waz So Far Ahead Of Itz Time People Gotta Step Away From The Hype & Truly Peep Hiz Work 💯✨

@whirledpro 2 жыл бұрын

@@SENSEISUAVE thought your reply was from a bot

@ElevatedScvrecrow 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down

@ElevatedScvrecrow 2 жыл бұрын

@@whirledpro I didn’t know people still typed the way they just did 😂

@agentsbigassforehead 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElevatedScvrecrow he prolly either from atlanta or baton rouge, thats my guess as to why he types like dat 😂

@BattleBladeWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of respect for Andre. Everyone dreams to be successful, but not everyone knows what to do with that success, and end up becoming slaves to it. He made his money from his music career, and then he took that to pursue whatever avenue he felt like. I think thats way more mature and real then what most celebrities do. They spend all day making money, and just piss it away on parties and lavish lifestyle, but don't take the time to just explore themselves and their interests. He got in touch with himself, and let that guide his own unique path, and that is a beautiful thing.

@TenaciousSLG 2 жыл бұрын

I love this comment!

@BattleBladeWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

@@TenaciousSLG Thank you!

@TenaciousSLG 2 жыл бұрын

@@BattleBladeWarrior You're welcome!

@joshnic6639 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, are Africans the only race whose mouth sticks out further than their nose when looking at profiles?

@joshnic6639 Жыл бұрын

Why did KZfaq put my question in this comment section and not on its own?

@TheMovieSequelDude49 2 жыл бұрын

I was one of those kids whose first exposure to the man was Class of 3000 so his statement on the matter definitely holds water. While I would obviously love to hear a new musical project from him, I'm glad Andre 3000 is just living his life, doing what he wants, not feeling forced to make content he's not invested in. Even if he never hear anything from Andre 3k ever again, he is still an undisputed musical legend.

@MrTAGGER88 Жыл бұрын

honestly incredibly well written video. props to the writers for a comprehensive, honest look at such an iconic artist. great job guys.

@durrtyjerzeeable 2 жыл бұрын

He was misunderstood from the jump...it was cool to watch somebody be free and be themselves...but fans latch on to bits and pieces and hold him at an impossible level...all the while life happens...I think it's great seeing him walk around NYC just chilling...the more creative the music vibe gets he'll participate

@shen4402 2 жыл бұрын

exactly I see him and his wife all the time these days out here in Los Angeles as someone who grew up just three years younger then big and Andre it mean a lot to me to see these dudes flourishing an happy

@lavonnealexander6936 2 жыл бұрын

I agree ☝️!

@SabrumBaker 2 жыл бұрын

Class of 3000 was amazing to me!! I ask my friends and family and NOBODY else seems to remember it but that show holds a special place in my heart😭!! But yea Andre could release anything now and I’d still be as excited as ever!

@justteezy91 2 жыл бұрын

I remember it and used to watch it! You ain't t the only 1

@indiebandz6212 2 жыл бұрын

Facts yall boys that show was dope

@MontamZoo 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like a distant memory, I swear I watched like 1 or 2 episodes but can’t remember😂😂😂

@malikhall1996 2 жыл бұрын

I remember that was my shit

@stansmith5610 2 жыл бұрын

*Hiphopmadness exaggerates. He never "sabotaged" his career* 🤣 *This guy makes the most clickbaiting titles.smh*

@ddy3smptr Жыл бұрын

Andre 3k is one of the most underrated artists in hip hop, hands down. I’ll be a fan of whatever he does cause it’s real. He’s a true artist in the strictest sense of the word

@Ecclesiastes11718 Жыл бұрын

Him not doing music anymore is a sign he's a true artist.Hip Hop is a young man's game and it's also very limiting when you get older.It's a paradox,musically hip hop is limitless but in time it becomes very "boxed"

@BlackAesop 2 жыл бұрын

I remember opening for Outkast in the 90's w/ my crew Living Legends. Seeing them perform and then afterward Andre hanging out w/ us and being hell cool changed my lie and helped us focus IMHO. Nothing like them. I see why he has stayed away so long. Losing parents is a huge hit to the soul. I wish him nothing but respect and love till the end of time for the music he made to inspire me.

@seansy5247 2 жыл бұрын

Damn bro I used to bump your shit!

@seansy5247 2 жыл бұрын

Man, thank you for reminding me. Much love!

@BlackAesop 2 жыл бұрын

@@seansy5247 word up

@BlackAesop 2 жыл бұрын

@@seansy5247 ty for the love!

@sidauthur7836 2 жыл бұрын

Damn living legends and outcast. Now that's a show I'm sad I missed.

@RetroKid 2 жыл бұрын

@6:50 he basically said that what he was good at, he isn't good at anymore because the standard that determines what's good is unrecognizable to him anymore. He sees what's hip and isn't down with it. Bless him for not dumbing down his raps because that's what's hot right now.

@BIGMONEYMEDIA 2 жыл бұрын

The standard that determines what’s good is unrecognizable, fact because wth standards made lil baby the hottest rapper? Fans don’t even know why they think a rapper is good

@SlickSkuddy 2 жыл бұрын

@@BIGMONEYMEDIA Lil Baby definitely sounds boring to me like I’m surprised his sound is still relevant. Bars don’t have to dominate but sound is what catches me personally so I’m really confused as to what catches people about him.

@Goth-Season 2 жыл бұрын

@@SlickSkuddy his beats and lyrics are easy to digest

@RetroKid 2 жыл бұрын

@@BIGMONEYMEDIA well that's all because what's "good" is subjective, and as Andre properly pointed out (and what a lot of us old heads refuse to accept) is that music is never stagnant. We all think that when we jumped into music was the best time, both the evolution of what was and definitely better than where it's going...but Andre just accepts that his time as being the pinnacle embodiment of what music values has come and gone. People like dumb catchy lyrics and good hooks and beats now. Lyricism has become a niche, and with intelligent wordplay being the determining factor, Andre is one of the top 5 alive.

@BIGMONEYMEDIA 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroKid I believe what’s good is whatever benefits the label. The jails have to love rap more than ever right now because so many youngins throwing their whole life away listening to durk and Pooh sheisty. They don’t realize they messed up until 20 years into their sentence and don’t realize rap helped them crash out. The fans don’t want kill kill murder music, the labels do and they make the fans think they picked what’s hot on their own.

@llamapartyy 6 ай бұрын

Andre the only person to take a 20 year hiatus just to drop a flute album, I love him so much

@Y.G.N_Supreme 5 ай бұрын

Andre never sold out and that's why he is what he is today a "high vibrational being"💚

@nikk796 2 жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 is the greatest hip hop artist of all time for me.

@NoName-yy3wb 2 жыл бұрын

kanye> but w

@nikk796 2 жыл бұрын

@@NoName-yy3wb i love kanye's music too. both are amazing.

@BlackHeartTV33 2 жыл бұрын

@Dust Buster What are you talking about ?😂

@nicjayo236 2 жыл бұрын

@michaele.8119 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@jarretoles2286 2 жыл бұрын

I understand his take. Both of my favorite artist stepped down. 3000 and Lauryn Hill. Music will never be the same but their influence and mark is still ringing in music today. You did your job stakks be happy , live life. We love you.

@thecanadakid7622 2 жыл бұрын

lauryn hill didn't step down, she was exposed as a racist and was dropped.

@jarretoles2286 2 жыл бұрын

She got pregnant she wrote a song about it. His name is Zion.

@jallen9043 Жыл бұрын

Mine too💪🏾

@seinfeldfan442 11 ай бұрын

I feel im at the same stage as andre, kind of not knowing where to go next. I like how real he is and can relate well to him.

@3v068 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Im happy for him. He doesnt seem like hes upset or depressed and that hes actually happy with his life. Thuroughly enjoying it and just letting things go with the flow. If he releases another serious album, he releases one. If he doesnt, he doesnt. As long as he is happy doing what hes doing, thats all I care about. The Legend of Andre 3000 will never die.

@malcolmxpanther 2 жыл бұрын

He just doesn’t want to make music. He hasn’t been artistically motivated, I rather him retire than make a trash album.

@pedromiguel3227 Жыл бұрын

Still one of the most original and honest guys out there. Whether he’s making music or not.

@cameronsharpe6647 2 жыл бұрын

Class of 3000 was one of my favorite shows as a kid and I still watch it today occasionally on DVD. Hey-Ya was one of the only hip hop songs I could listen to around my parents and so it was pretty enjoyed in the household. It was only until 5 or so years ago that I actually clicked where the "3000" in Class of 3000 came from and from there all the dots started to line up and now I cant help but admire Andres adventurous career regardless of ups and downs and Im glad to see he has kept a positive attitude about it too.

@marjoken246 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, every Outkast album is essential, iconic, successful and critically acclaimed. The Love Below is essentially his solo within the catalog. Especially for a Southern Group in the 90s in the midst of East/West dominance. Open the Atl gates, classic Features usually out rhyming the main star. With no damper on the Dungeon Family legacy. What more do y’all want from the ATLien?

@bp2000k 2 жыл бұрын

Andre3k is my fav Rapper ever. He never sabotage his career man. Its just he want to have his time. Ppl forget that he was in Hospital at his prime. Even if Andre dont make Music in 30 yrs it doesn’t change that he influenced so many rappers after him. Outkast will be forever my fav Rap Duo ever and their change the game. Shoutout to Big Boi tho. One of my fav ever. God bless you Andre & take care.

@floydjr1478 2 жыл бұрын

One of the dopest ever. He owes no explanations to us.

@thegrind5273 7 ай бұрын

I wish rappers, who get older, would still make hip hop. We don’t want to hear you use the slang, the pop-cultural reference, the drugs and fashion. We want to hear the tale of one of the greats after the glitter magic. Of them realizing they have changed, the new struggles they go through, dealing with getting old, but most importantly: how they continue to be that person (or a form of that person). How their outlooks have changed and/or remain the same. We didn’t fall in love with the hip. We fell in love w/ that hop even when u feel like you flop. Much love 3K. Awesome reporting btw

@Lucky-gk7ez 6 ай бұрын

That’s why Tupac is the Goat! He always speak up for the down trodden so finding subject matter is always easy!

@DavideMenezes42 2 жыл бұрын

His verse on Solo (Reprise) basically says everything you need to know about why he dipped. Andre is a legend.

@veilgrimace7109 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I respect Andre a lot more after this, I always respect the man, he really is that icon of rap that really paved the way. But as an artist, I think it's only fair he gets to do him in the way he sees fit. He doesn't fall under the same trap of trying to cling to relevancy but just tries to be him and I want to respect the man's decisions. He has already done a huge body of work and that is enough for me, I just hope Andre finds happiness in whatever he does.

@lanceforney5321 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for this guy! He is a true artist!

@OkiHartlink 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I missed this when it came out and with the release of Andre's new album, here I am. Thanks for the update! ✌

@balthorpayne 2 жыл бұрын

He made his mark. We can want the music, but if the man ain't in it, he ain't in it. It stands to reason he said what he did on being "hip". The energy that fueled his efforts for damn near 2 decades was diminished. He had new thoughts and feelings but could not express them in the same way as it is inauthentic. Instead of forcing the issue, he opts not to make the music outside of incredible features from time to time. At the very least, we were not robbed of great music, we were spared from getting mediocre, uninspired music being pushed by his past greatness. He never has to drop another song and he is already one of the greats. His bars are incredibly memorable and will live with those who heard them and he doesn't need to chase a new audience or disappoint the old one.

@anarchistanonymous7873 2 жыл бұрын

Andre is that dude that other rappers who don't diss that says lot

@YoungYahtz94 2 жыл бұрын

There’s really no real reason to diss him. You’d just look like straight up hater/clout chaser lol

@rtothec1234 6 ай бұрын

He already beat the main mission and he did it in a big way. Between 2001 to 2005 Outkast was quite possibly the biggest thing in hip hop and pop. Let him do his side quests in peace. It is on quite on brand really. Outkast has always been about zagging when everyone is zigging. Andre is just doing what comes natural. Being eclectic.

@jinjerjunkie 2 жыл бұрын

He has done more than enough! If he is done, let him be done, he will always be a legend!

@anonrandom8871 2 жыл бұрын

His frank ocean album appearance made me feel like he still got it. like that verse was FIRE

@redfullmoon 2 жыл бұрын

He seems like a perfectionist and really takes pains to make something people would enjoy but that might also be putting much pressure on him that he doesn't feel confident enough to release anything that matches the high of what they did before.

@terenasimons2787 Жыл бұрын

Man I love Andre 3000, he's very creative and it seems like he just didn't wanna stay in one box anymore, and he wanted to be authentic and try new things. Always loved his different style and uniqueness.

@faris8216 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he takes all the times he needs and find his love for music in very unorthodox way… take you time brotha!🙏🏽

@thegoatdame5082 2 жыл бұрын

If he dropped an album I would definitely listen his guest features are amazing every time

@christianfriedrichs 2 жыл бұрын

I've read in an article, that his social anxiety got worse and he couldn't go outside. It's not something you can control. I just wish him the best and hope he is happy ❤️

@gTuya11 Жыл бұрын

I highly doubt you still read comments on a year old video but let me tell you something. I’m a speech teacher and coach. Speech/informative writing is a big part of what i tech high schoolers. Your writing is incredible. I’ll be using your works to teach my students. The intro sequence alone (not andres words, yours) blew my mind. You have a gift, keep it up!!!!

@arnieXD 8 ай бұрын

beautiful homage. Thanks!

@mrdavis8814 2 жыл бұрын

If 3 Stacks put out an album today I'd drop everything I was doing to listen. Some artists are just that good and he's in that category.

@balthorpayne 2 жыл бұрын

Same. Did the same for the Jay Electronica album when it randomly dropped. It was out for a month before I even knew!

@trinity3422 2 жыл бұрын

I miss Dre, from what I understand, one of the reason’s he’s been having difficult tapping into his creative energy is because of the loss of his Mother in 2012-2013. I hope he pulls through. He’s a blessing to music as a whole, not just Hip Hop. I feel blessed to have Aquemini on Vinyl as it’s one of the best Hip Hop, and possibly albums in general, ever made. Salute to you 3 stacks, for everything you’ve given. You were my first favorite artist

@Oomzilla 11 ай бұрын

Aquemini... Day no more. Live and love outkast, thank you for the stacks of unbelievable tunes! ❤

@efransophoto Жыл бұрын

What a guy! Everyone else is always a salesman, and he's being not just honest, but embracing his reality regardless of what it is. I love it!

@1w598 2 жыл бұрын

He's so honest and willing to accept the reality of the industry. He stayed true to himself.

@thegeekinthepink17 2 жыл бұрын

i'm not even a huge rap/hiphop person, but i love your videos and watch every upload. hope u see this & feel the love n support

@hiphopmadness 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that❗️

@stansmith5610 2 жыл бұрын

I don't. I don't like how he clickbaits all the time smh

@AwokenEntertainment Жыл бұрын

gotta respect it.. 💯

@mitchellanderson3068 2 жыл бұрын

Andre was one of the first artist's to change my understanding of what art could be, when it's created by someone unparalleled in their ability. There's talent and then there's 3 Stacks talent. Forever GOAT'd in my eyes, whether he's making music or not.

@idipped2521 2 жыл бұрын

For this man, one of the most unique artists to ever walk this Earth, to say that he has nothing left to offer music in this day of copy pasted plastic music, is just crazy. I have infinite respect for 3000. I respect this man like my father or grandfather. He was one of the people that made me wanna make music. But somebody needs to give him a wake up slap for saying that because it is just not true. If he doesn't wanna make music anymore that's fine but for him to say he isn't cool anymore or has nothing left to offer is just BULL SHIT. Everybody in this generation know how legendary 3000 and Big Boi were and we don't tolerate no slander of them at all

@ethanstump Жыл бұрын

it's not that he doesn't have anything to say, it's that he knows that real people aren't listened to in the entertainment industry (yes, real people listen to real people, but that's the twist he hasn't come around to yet). there's so many underground artist's putting out just draw dropping art, yet "the industry" follow's Nicki Minaj like she's the reincarnation of Jesus. from what i can tell, he's still tied to that notion of "success" in his head, that he doesn't realize that almost everyone knows how hollow and predatory "the industry" is, and that even star's like Bruno mar's are finding subtle way's of doing it on their own. finally, after a number of year's, not saying that it's the right thing or not, you just start realizing that everything that pushed you to share with the world, either you got it figured out, or you realize the value as tom hardy put it, "Some people don't understand that sitting in your own house alone in peace eating snacks and minding your business is fucking priceless." yes, art is for all age's, but i don't think he's really understood that you CAN do it without all the toxicity you had to put up with in the yesteryear's of fame. hopefully he does, but from what i can tell, he still think's music is a young man's game, when that's really the furthest thing from the truth.

@vergilmontiero2558 Жыл бұрын

@@ethanstump It'd be nice if he could see comments like this.

@cloudyyhead 2 жыл бұрын

Even brilliant humans deal with insecurity and self esteem issues. I hope he has supportive people around him that truly listen. Sounds like life took his mood down a bit. Completely understandable, loss will do that. He's still one of the best to ever do it, and I'm glad he found simplistic things to do that bring him joy.

@xaulsanz4511 2 жыл бұрын

I often wondered... hey ya was the song that woke me to my music journey. I was never into music until I heard hey ya... it was a very eclectic sound that open me up to rock, pop, soul, hip hop and r&b.

@christophermejia7871 Жыл бұрын

I respect it, there are a lot of artist now that can learn from this.. not necessarily quit entirely but to step down from the industry and take a break from it, re-motivate yourself and drop a masterpiece, instead of the mainstream garbage we hear now from those who were at one point great and raw talents and this is why Kendrick is at the status hes in and why he a house hold name in the industry because artist like him and Andre look at music exactly for what it is ART not music that feels like they are eagerly tryna be apart of a TikTok trend

@lmaoken1812 2 жыл бұрын

“From Travis Scott” *picture of Travis* “to Future” *picture of Childish Gambino* “And Childish Gambino” *picture of Future* What happened there ?💀

@calvin7520 2 жыл бұрын

i thought more people would be talking about that in the comments 😂

@enqrbit 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@prettybrwneyez7757 2 жыл бұрын

Bad editing and even more terrible comparisons

@takoda33 2 жыл бұрын

I knew I wasn’t the only one to catch that 🤣🤣

@item9_ 2 жыл бұрын

Gave me a good laugh when I saw it I thought I was tripping and had to run it back lmao

@t-low997 2 жыл бұрын

Andre 3000 is everything!! There would not be an Outkast if there is no Andre 3000.

@RancidKari 2 жыл бұрын

common knowledge

@saucecorp9998 11 ай бұрын

Such a well written script and interesting topic. Thanks for that!

@psicologiajoseh 4 ай бұрын

Man, you're good with words and writing. I got captivated in the first minute. Keep it going!

@DaAxiomatic 2 жыл бұрын

Andre getting disrespect is like energy being destroyed.

@mrfake675 2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome analogy

@JL-zg5bk 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@bp2000k 2 жыл бұрын

They disrespected him & Big Boi since their debut.

@brianobegi4882 Жыл бұрын

Energy can never be destroyed

@skoogadoo Жыл бұрын

@@brianobegi4882 that's the point

2 жыл бұрын

I loved Class of 3000!! When I ask my friends and family about it, no one else seems to remember it, but it holds a special place in my heart!! But yeah, Andre could release anything now and I'd still be as excited as ever!

@radicalbradical3164 2 жыл бұрын

Did you just copy paste a comment? How stupid lmao

@FJ-hz4bh 2 жыл бұрын

Life of the party? Ye x Andre

@axiescholarreplays5335 2 жыл бұрын

i was like... wait a minute. this sounds familiar ahahaha.

@mel-bp1kp 2 жыл бұрын

This coment is the same as someone down the coments.

@alvin4551 2 жыл бұрын

🎶"We're going Downtown"🎶 My daughter loved that cartoon. It was way before its time😊

@stefanmcducky8899 Жыл бұрын

Great Analysis Man. Awesome video. 10/10. Well done.

@justteezy91 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think 3 Stackz sabotaged his career its just that he always been ahead of his time The Love Below is timeless & he has done everything he sat out to do he's uninspired right now..but I always hold out hope that he drops one more album!!

@LoganNagol 2 жыл бұрын

“Once you get older, you get further away from the hipness…and then it becomes embarrassing” Eminem is typing…

@deshawnhamilton1630 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a bar

@blaze_cautiongaming2179 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t completely think that’s the case with Em because some of his new lines are fire then other of his new lines I feel would even be criticized when he first came out for being corny. I still think em is an amazing lyricist/rapper even in my book the best but some of his new lines are corny.

@shadez123 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, Danny Brown is like in his 40s isn't he? It kind of debunks that theory

@jkb1O5 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, dude... as a young’n , everything you do/create feels like it has a “point” / a right / and a reason = to exist Older you get.... The more you question ^ those things.... And it’s a wall.. And you’re content enough on the side your on. Or, The reasons to gamble on greener grass being in the other side = gets less and less important.. or reasonable... or seemingly rewarding enough to build or create your means, to get over, to that / the other side It’s like, anything “on tape” feels needy or grasping.... Letting it out, live, feeding the atmosphere, is like the only way it’s comfortable to perform your craft / creations

@bcon2608 2 жыл бұрын

@@blaze_cautiongaming2179 used to love Eminem’s stuff before 07’. Now it’s just embarrassing in my opinion. It’s just not cool to be a 50 year old rapper talking about killing the President. Pretty sad in my opinion. At the end of the day, all you have is your dignity and to me someone who’s failed to grow as a person in a 30 year time span has failed to live a dignified life.

@afterthought6889 Жыл бұрын

well written video essay. thanks.

@Melanrick 2 жыл бұрын

That's... Amazing for me. Being a writter and have wrote something that is beyond me (That would be my definition of art, something that transcend beyond the author), all this is a lesson. I cannot do what i did 13 years ago. I am not that kid who had the heart (the hip) but did not had everything else. So i cant be hung up to that and try to write the same way. I am older, wiser and while im not young anymore, it does not mean i cannot reach people anymore, its just another way. And im writing this because this channel has helped me a lot right now, and not just on this, but on my personal life too. I've learned a lot from this. So, thanks man.

@1stdaughter 2 жыл бұрын

This is so timely, personally, as I spent all weekend listening to Outkast. Just got a feeling in my spirit. Appreciating tracks I wasn't so into when I was much younger, and realizing how deeply I love all my favorites. Funny enough, I've never *missed* them, I think 3K has articulated where he's at over the years. Beautiful human being. And such a gift to us all that he knows himself.

@LonerBecause 2 жыл бұрын

Definantly a all time great.. Despite the inspiration or not to create new music or not. He made a impact on HIP HOP

@garfieldharrison510 2 жыл бұрын

I think Andre simply believes he's overrated. He probably here reports like this and it depresses him. Andre is a unique Artist. But, he wants to be himself like just playing the flute. He probably feels that it doesn't have to force ideas. Working on creative prognostic strategies to sonically permeate the world is a ethereal experience. It's ambiguous for others.

@ghostflossy2403 2 жыл бұрын

Nail on the head , Celebs see all this speculation about them by fans on the internet and it does in fact make them depressed especially in this generation

@belindagannett1816 Жыл бұрын

Love that Andre is unafraid to be exactly where and what he is…he’s extremely authentic. The videos are extremely beautiful and like eye candy! I’m using Hey Ya to teach HS critical thinking. There’s so very much packed into this human. I stumbled upon learning about OutKast when I was babysitting my grandson and played HeyYa and saw the images and color in the video. It just sucked me in to wanting to know more. Then I remembered a few songs of the past, like Rosa Parks and (OMG) Roses! What a bold song!! There’s music and music makers and then there’s people like Andre, undefinable but with a background track that makes you feel like you’re in the presence of someone very unusual and important but not in a systemic way, like a breaking free way. ❤

@codeytherex5954 2 жыл бұрын

He's one of the greatest of all time And that won't change

@bdawg4431 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome, he always stayed true to what he was and that’s something that’s hard to learn about ourselves at times and learning how to love ourselves despite what is going on. Truly Inspirational.

@robertgarvansnyder4665 Жыл бұрын

Eternal respect to this man. Even hearing everything he's said about his own voice, it's surprising that he hasn't taken more younger artists under his wing and produce the up n comers.

@redizit 2 жыл бұрын

Love the story about double flute, hes just a great musical influence and creature. Music takes many people together to play instruments and be creative and Andre is a true musician soul and body

@goodvibestv707 2 жыл бұрын

3K STOP MAKING MUSIC CAUSE HE DON'T WANNA SELL HIS SOUL, BUT I WISH 3K MAKE A COMEBACK IN 2022

@anubis5090 2 жыл бұрын

Big Boi flow is brutal and strong but your ear is like I've heard this flow before. Andre quirkiness is totally a different animal. They both make you listen and enjoy how the sound together. My favorite duo in the game.