Andre 3000's mother, Sharon Benjamin, was found dead in her sleep Tuesday morning, just a day removed from the rapper's 38th birthday.

Musicians across the world, including Janelle Monae and Jermaine Dupree, mourned the loss of Andre Benjamin, aka Andre 3000, one half of Atlanta hip hop group, Outkast.

Andre 3000's mother died in her sleep early Tuesday morning in her Georgia home a representative for the firm, Sunshine Sachs, said.

Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58 years-old at the time of her passing.

The circumstances surrounding Andre 3000's mother's death are shrouded in mystery since no other information about her passing has been revealed so far.

But Andre 3000, one half of the Atlanta hip hop group, Outkast and the leaders behind the Dungeon Family label, trudge on, not that they're making much music these days. 

An outpouring of support from other musicians after Andre 3000's mother died shows just how highly held the former rapper is held within the music community. 

Atlanta producer, Jermaine Dupree, shared a few thoughts of mourning with Andre 3000 after hearing of his mother's passing. 

"My condolences go out to Dre,and the entire Benjamin-Hodo family," JD tweeted May 29th. (Jermaine Dupri's Twitter)

Singer, Janelle Monae also expressed her sadness at Andre 3000's mother's passing. 

"Our Prayers and love go out to our friend André 3000 & family during this time." (Janelle Monae's Twitter)

The producer 9th Wonder also sent out his well wishes to the Benjamin family. 

"Pray for the good brother Andre 3000 and his family..." (9th Wonder's Twitter)

Andre 3000 and his collaborator in Outkast, Antwan "Big Boi" Patterson, haven't released a record since September of 2003, when they unveiled the double-record: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.

But they have appeared in movies, and Patterson has released records on his own. 

Andre 3000 is currently shooting All Is By My Side the biopic of Jimi Hendrix, due for release some time this year. 

Since he's not rapping as much anymore, Andre 3000 has appeared in films like Scary Movie 4, Fracture, Revolver and Four Brothers with Mark Wahlberg.