Killer Mike recently made an exciting announcement during an interview on Sway In The Morning. While discussing his own album, MICHAEL, the Atlanta rap veteran revealed that fellow rap legend and OutKast member Andre 3000 has a solo album on the way. 

Killer Mike Announces Andre 3000’s Upcoming Solo Album

During the interview, Sway Calloway mentioned hearing rumors of Andre 3000’s upcoming album, to which Killer Mike confirmed the news. He mentioned that he and others would fly out to listen to the album in the coming weeks, indicating its progress. 

Although the album’s name and release date has not been confirmed, the “RUN” rapper shared that it already consists of at least nine songs, building anticipation for what promises to be a remarkable musical endeavor.

Andre 3000’s Enduring Reputation & Fan Reactions 

The news of Andre 3000’s solo album immediately resonated with fans, eliciting excitement and skepticism. 

One fan expressed hopeful anticipation, tweeting, “Please be real…please…please..please.” However, some remained cautious, with one fan tweeting, “Won’t believe it until I see it.” 

The years-long anticipation for a solo album from Andre 3000 stems from his revered status as a legendary rap duo OutKast member alongside fellow Atlanta rapper Big Boi.

While awaiting the release of his solo album, Andre 3000 continues to be celebrated within the music industry. 

In a recent news story, he demonstrated his positive reputation by recalling an interaction with a fan’s son four years after it occurred and even sending the young fan a text message. 

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