When Outkast reunited for a Dungeon Family performance in Atlanta last month, it was the first time Big Boi and Andre 3000 had shared a stage in nearly two years. To fans, it opened up the possibility that maybe — just maybe — there could be new Outkast material on the horizon.
Sadly, that moment was fleeting when Three Stacks’ rep quickly shot down swirling rumors about a Gucci Mane and Outkast collaboration. Since his release from prison, Guwop has been unstoppable and said that he’d recorded eight features in a single day, jumping on tracks for Lil Wayne, Diplo, Boosie, 2 Chainz, Peewee Longway, Quavo and naming Outkast, which was quickly corrected by the rapper’s representative.
Thankfully, Andre is still as active as ever, as the legendary MC has been popping up on some of 2016’s most coveted projects, including Frank Ocean’s Blonde and Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo. Erykah Badu’s baby daddy also surfaced in the studio with Kaytranada, was backstage with West, and is listed as a guest feature on Kid Cudi‘s new album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ (“By Design and “The Guide”).
Check out a few of his most high-profile appearances this year below.
Kanye West, “30 Hours,” The Life of Pablo
Andre plays background vocalist to West’s song, which is essentially about his daily routine. From working out (“all chest, no legs”) and getting smoothies to attending Victoria Secret fashion shows, it’s just another day in the life of Kanye. Although barely noticeable, Mr. Benjamin was credited for lending his voice to the lush track.
Frank Ocean, “Solo,” (Reprise) Blonde
Frank Ocean had one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year. After multiple delays, Blonde was finally released in August and was privy to another Andre contribution on the reprise of “Solo.” Andre murders his verse in less than two minutes. There was talk he was dissing Drake because he questions ghostwriting, but it was revealed that Three Stacks’ verse was written well before that saga ever started.
Travis Scott, “The Ends,” Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight
Three Stacks rolls through again on “The Ends” from Travis Scott’s critically acclaimed album, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight. While it’s another short spurt of output, Andre continues to show what makes him so sought after in the first place.
Divine Council/$ilk Money, “Decemba” (Remix)
On the sultry “Decemba,” Andre kicks a couple of explicit verses, which seem to tap into his more primitive side. $ilk Money spits his XXX-rated verses and seems to set the tone for Dre to toss his two cents in on the subject.
Solange, “Junie,” A Seat at the Table
Mr. Benjamin contributes some extra soul to Solange’s funky tribute to the legendary Junie Morrison. He is not officially credited as a feature, but his signature vocals can’t be mistaken on the high-pitched chorus.
The way things are going, there should be a lot more from Andre in the extremely near future.
Dude a gay and super wack. Don’t understand the appeal of this guy
You talking about Young Thug, right?
I sincerely hope so. Andre basically birthed southern hip hop with in his time with Big Boi and continues to bless mics. What dude was saying is a step below blasphemy….
Whoop dee fuckin doo. Quietly means not doing SHIT! Fuck you three stacks. Eat a thousand bags of fiery hot dicks!
My favourite MC of all time. Hoping more is on the way.
i like outkast and 3k to death, but man he only drops verses for the most seemingly “popular” artists, he could easily do the same thing with Big Boi on the other side and make a damn outkast album
i am a fan however I lost respect for Andre 3000. There are artist out here struggling and doing everything they can to get their art heard and this arrogant pompous dude . turns his back on his fans. there is no excuse other than bad health to not of put out music. the fans is what made it so your kids can have a life so many can only dream of. kids in Haiti wish they had a oppurtunity like 3000. he could be using his gift to help others and do so much. Andre is arrogant and the true definition of selfish.
He is not a slave, he doesn’t have to put out music just to appease fans. Any real fan of Outkast is still listening to Outkast cd’s, are enjoying his guest features and enjoyed watching him act on American Crime. He is a father and a man at the end of the day music is not life. You call him selfish when you are the one who just wants him to be a performer to appease you, thats a damn shame.
Yeah I agree with you, he doesn’t want to be a proliferating artist as he says on the song “Da Art of Storytelling Part 4” he says that why should he put out music if he ain’t got anything good to say, and I couldn’t agree more Mr. Benjamin…
I love Outkast, but it’s funny how 3K gets all the props why Big Boi gets slept on. Don’t start giving Big Boi his props when he’s gone like (Phife Dawg). Big Boi was the one running the ATL streets, writing the hooks and coming up concepts the first few albums. Andre step out the box on Stankonia album. 3K has had the more remarkable verses but Big is a top tier lyricists too.
True, lot of people sleep on Big Boi. Sir Luscious and Vicious Lies were both amazing albums.
Andre 3000 has been quietly homosexual since the dawn of time. Dude is a major pillowbiter.
Damn?