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Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri, 9th Wonder, Janelle Monae and more all publicly reached out to send positive thoughts to OutKast's Andre 3000 in light of losing his mother yesterday (May 28).
JD shared a few thoughts on Three Stacks losing his mother on his birthday.
“My condolences go out to Dre,and the entire Benjamin-Hodo family,” JD tweeted May 29th. (Jermaine Dupri’s Twitter)
Much like Dupri, fellow producer 9th Wonder sent his best wishes to Andre’s family.
“Pray for the good brother Andre 3000 and his family…” (9th Wonder’s Twitter)
Midwest singer Janelle Monae briefly addressed the shocking passing.
“Our Prayers and love go out to our friend André 3000 & family during this time.” (Janelle Monae’s Twitter)
Atlanta rapper Big Gipp immediately sent his condolences out after the news went public.
“My Condolences And LOVE GO OUT TO 3000 …WE ALL LOVED YOUR MOTHER MISS B..God got her NOW!!#DUNGEONFAMILY… Gipp,” he tweeted May 28th. (Big Gipp’s Twitter)
An Atlanta pastor named Jamil V. Willis also spoke on the unexpected passing.
“I just received a very disturbing phone call that Lady Sharon Benjamin Hodo passed away moments ago in her sleep.,” he tweeted Tuesday.
“She is the wife of Pastor Robert Hodo… As destiny would have it She is also the mother of Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000) of OutKast.” (Jamil V. Willis’ Twitter)
Confirmation on the platinum-selling rapper’s loss surfaced online late Tuesday night.
Andre “3000” Benjamin’s mother Sharon Benjamin-Hodo has passed away, a representative for the musician and actor confirms to Billboard. Benjamin-Hodo was the founder and guiding force of The Starlight Camp for underprivileged children, which she ran out of the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, GA — the church of her husband, Pastor Robert Hodo. In lieu of flowers, continued support of The Starlight Camp is appreciated by the family, Benjamin’s spokesperson notes. (Billboard)
