Just one day after turning 38 years old, Andre 3000 received the worst news imaginable this week:
His mother passed away.
Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, 58, passed away in her sleep early yesterday morning, sources confirm to The Associated Press, with the Clayton County Police Department in Georgia saying she died of natural causes.
A number of celebrities, prominently in the hip hop industry, Tweeted their thoughts and prayers to Andre soon afterward.
“My condolences go out to Dre, and the entire Benjamin-Hodo family,” Jermaine Dupri wrote, while producer 9th Wonder added: “Pray for the good brother Andre 3000 and his family…”
We send our best wishes to Andre and his loved ones as well.