Andre 3000's mother dies one day after his birthday

Andre 3000's mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative for the rapper at the firm Sunshine Sachs said Wednesday. She was 58.

Benjamin-Hodo died in Rex, Ga. No other details were provided.

Benjamin-Hodo was the founder of The Starlight Camp, a program that supports underprivileged children. It is part of the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, Ga. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hodo, who is the church's pastor.

According to Billboard, the spokesperson added that in lieu of flowers, continued support of The Starlight Camp is appreciated by the family.

Andre 3000 was born Andre Lauren Benjamin. He turned 38 on Monday.

He is one-half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo OutKast (with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton) and has appeared in films like "Be Cool," "Scary Movie 4" and "Semi-Pro," as well as on the TV series "The Shield" and his Cartoon Network animated series "Class of 3000." He will play Jimi Hendrix in the biopic "All Is by My Side," due out this year.