André 3000

André Lauren Benjamin (b. May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as André), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi.
 * This article is about the collaborator; for the character go to: Masked Figure

Role in Gorillaz
André 3000 collaborated with Gorillaz and LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy on DoYaThing, single made to promote the Gorillaz Converse collection. It was released on February 23, 2012 in two different versions – one, shorter radio edit and the explicit 13-minute version. André appeared in the DoYaThing music video as the Masked Figure.

Career
As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, Four Brothers, and the leading role of Jimi Hendrix in All Is by My Side. 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. He has also been an advocate for animal rights. He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated series Class of 3000.