André 3000 Details Turning Down Invites for 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebrations

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Outkast, undoubtedly one of the biggest rap groups in history, made waves in 2003 with their album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below." Not only did it win the Grammy for Album of the Year, but it also became the bestselling hip-hop album of all time. However, as hip hop celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, one-half of Outkast, André 3000, declined every invitation to partake in the festivities to celebrate the milestone.

In an interview with CBS, André explained his disinterest in looking back and meeting expectations. He explained that Outkast was never formed with the intention of achieving accolades; they were just a group of kids trying to push the boundaries of their music. And they certainly went further than anyone imagined.

When asked about a potential new rap album, André expressed his desire to create one but acknowledged that he hadn't found the inspiration to do so. He admitted to jotting down lyrics and ideas regularly, but finding the right music to accompany them seemed to be the missing piece. Alternatively, he considered the need to explore new ways of rapping, as artistic evolution is a crucial aspect of any creative journey.

André confessed to experiencing creative seasons and slumps, sometimes feeling like the worst person in the world during the lows. Yet, he acknowledged the inevitable climb out of the valley and the belief that he will find his inspiration once again. You can hear more above.

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