Andre 3000's Mother Died A Day After His 38th Birthday

Andre 3000's mother died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative confirms, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58. No other details are available at the moment.

Sharon, who once worked as a real estate agent while raising Andre as a single mother, was also known for her humanitarian work. She founded The Starlight Camp for underprivileged children and operated it through the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, GA, where her husband Pastor Robert Hodo preached.

Sharon also played a role in co-managing OutKast during their early career in the industry. As a duo, Andre and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton have released five multiplatinum albums. After releasing "Idlewild" in 2006, they took a break as a group and have been focusing on their respective solo projects ever since.

Prayers and condolences have been pouring in since news of Sharon's passing broke out.

"My condolences go out to Dre, and the entire Benjamin-Hodo family," Jermaine Dupri tweeted.

Russell Simmons added, "Prayers for Andre 3000..."