Rapper Andre 3000 pays Henry County speeding fine

Atlanta rapper Andre 3000 has agreed to pay a $1,200 fine after being arrested in March for speeding on I-75 in Henry County, according to published reports.

Police said the entertainer, whose name is Andre Benjamin, was driving a Porsche at 109 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone on March 28. He was arrested at about 12:30 a.m. in the Stockbridge area, according to Capt. Jason Bolton.

Benjamin, the colorful half of Atlanta rap duo OutKast, was due to appear in court Wednesday. According to wsbtv.com, the rapper paid the fine this week.

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