What's Wrong with Andre 3000?

André 3000 is outside. The elusive rapper is currently in Portland, Ore. shooting a new Kelly Reichardt-directed film titled Showing Up. It appears the rapper is taking in the local music scene while in town.

Why did Andre 3000 stop making music?

André 3000 hasn't given us any solo material for some time now and, thanks to a recent interview with Rick Rubin on his Broken Record podcast, we finally know why: confidence issues. "I haven't been making much music, man. My focus is not there. My confidence is not there," he said.

Does Andre 3000 have anxiety?

During the conversation, André also shared that he was diagnosed with social anxiety and hypersensitivity disorder a few years ago, which has had an impact on his psyche. “There have been times where I've prayed to a God that I didn't even know existed, like, 'I'd rather you take this away from me,” he revealed.