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With fame came the burdens of success. Andre 3000 found himself spiraling into a mental crisis post the release of their debut album. Discontent with the lifestyle that the industry forced upon him, he radically changed his appearance and lifestyle, adopting a vow of celibacy, becoming a vegan, and distancing himself from the traditional trappings of fame. This decision reflected his internal battle between personal authenticity and the external pressures of celebrity culture.