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Feb, 12 2014 | Written by ATLien
I just got a bit of bad news out of the Outkast camp about Andre 3000…

Sadly, André 3000 (aka Andre Benjamin) of Atlanta’s legendary rap group Outkast lost his father earlier today (February 12, 2014).

While details are sketchy, a source close to the talented artist confirmed that Dre’s biological father, Lawrence Walker, died of an apparent heart attack today.

Walker had been reportedly out chopping wood for the fireplace and when he returned indoors, he suffered the attack.

The sad news comes just short of a year of Dre’s mother’s death.

Andre 3000’s mom, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, passed away on May 28, 2013 in her Rex, Georgia home.

My sincere condolences goes out to Andre and his family during this difficult time.
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- Jarrod Aker
  
  Damn rip
  
  JENNY JONES!!!
  
  WOW HIS DAD HAD DEALT WITH PROSTATE CANCER A FEW YEARS BACK AND NOW THIS. DANG!!! HE WAS TRULY THE CAT THAT ANDRE GOT ALL OF HIS SWAG FROM. WOW R.I.P. AND CONDOLENCES TO THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY. SMH!!!……..JENNY JONES!!!
  
  DaVinci
  
  Really sad news. I can only imagine how he feels losing both parents in less than a year. Condolences to Andre 3000 and his family.
- Misty Alayna Harryson
  
  Wow…sorry 2 hear this. #RIP
  
  Stay Strong
  
  They look alike! Rest In Peace!
- Tasha Pankey
  
  Sorry for your loss praying
- Lise Williams
  
  Wow sending my prayers to him and his family. Sorry for your lost!
- Gwendolyn Gwendella Johnson
  
  Prayers and deepest sympathy go out for Andre and his family. 🙁
- Fox Candee
  
  oh no!
- Diogo Rodrigues
  
  so sad
- Sharese Johnson
  
  Wow, sorry to hear that. RIP
- Kagnie Renae
  
  Got damn. RIP. So sad smdh.
- Angela Threefiveseven Braxton
  
  I can relate, Rip
- Lee Ann Larkin
  
  MY CONDOLENSCES!!
- Tanara Daddysgyrl Graham
  
  🙁
- Isha McGhee
  
  So sad. Rip
- DeeDee SoSerious Banks Hammett
  
  Prayers for him and his family
- Nadia Bouchard
  
  Sad to hear.
- Lashonda Edwards
  
  Sorry to hear this
- Mizzez Haute
  
  Rest in Peace to his dad and prayers are with him
- Myra Trusty
  
  May The Lord comfort the family
- Tia Johnson
  
  So sad my condolences
- Matt Finefrock
  
  Prayers for Andre and his family. Hard thing to go though, but know his extended music family has his back.
- Nina Vega
  
  Sorry for your loss Andre
- Pinky Bird
  
  Goodness gracious! Sending up prayers for him!!
- Christy Fuqua Goode
  
  Condolences.
- Dea Rice
  
  Dang Rip
- Brandon Mcdade
  
  Condolences to you and family stay together and strong
- Faith Scott
  
  My condolences are with you and the family!
- Andrea Hall
  
  My Condolences go out to the family.
- Catina Shelton
  
  WoW … I´m so sorry to hear that…praying for Andre and his Family
- Beatrice Lucas-Browner
  
  I pray for strength for and your family. So sorry.
- Tja Dutchez
  
  Damn. Sad to hear that. Prayers sent.
- Leroy Bowden
  
  sorry for ur lost
- Shequelia Sanford
  
  R.I.P
- Tonyatonya Hayes
  
  You and your family have my and my family condolences
- Leiane Harmon
  
  r.i.p to his father.
- Gwen Mason
  
  Myheart and condolences are with you.
- Vickie PB
  
  So sad. Sending my deepest condolences to Andre 3000 and his family. You are in our prayers brother!
- Deborah Debi Fields-Harris
  
  My sincere sympathies to Andre & his family.
- Charlite Brooks
  
  Aw man That´s tough.
- Belinda Taylor Sigmon
  
  My condolences
- Renard Mybrotherskeeper Atkins
  
  Sad RIP….
- Johnathan Battle
  
  Hold ur head shawty and spit that Flame…
- Kookie Rollins
  
  Payers goes up to you and your family
- Latoya Foster
  
  Sorry for your lost Andre….May God be with you and your family.
- Angelita Thomas
  
  my codolences to his family
- Danalys Nicoleishis Allenus
  
  Sending up prayers for this brother.
- Sam Teague
  
  My condolences Andre.
- Keith Nixon
  
  Sorry to hear that
- AngelEyes Gaines
  
  Praying for the family & may his father rest n peace!!!
- Trenese Beavers
  
  Damn Dre…My condolences go out to you and your family. #justprayman
- Nina Mills
  
  My God, I´m so sorry to hear about this brotha´s loss. Loosing a parent is horrible! Many prayers for Andre 3000
- Johnnie M. Lane
  
  I am so sorry to hear the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family from Mose and Johnnie Lane!
- ChocolateTiger
  
  Prayers to the family and friends. So sad. 🙁
- Irene Williams
  
  So sorry
- Chanda ChildofGod Williams
  
  prayets for Dre and his family
- Theresa Olds
  
  Oh no. How sad.
- Donald Tai
  
  Wow, I thought his father already past. My condolences.
- Kevin L. Anderson
  
  Both of his parents died suddenly with no warning! My prayers with Andre.
- Nia Key
  
  with the deepest sympathy Im. praying for you. without Parents we´re not the same
- Tommy Routliffe
  
  R.I.P..Mr. Walker
- Tresa Jennings
  
  So sorry to hear this! My condolences to you and your family.
- Andrey Jones
  
  Rest In Peace
- Mariah Morgan
  
  My condolences 🙁
- True Antoine Hinton
  
  U have my blessing 3000
- Katrina Jones
  
  So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
- Lolita Bowen
  
  So sorry for your loss Andre´. Thought and prayers to you and your family.
- Joyvaundra Bester
  
  Wow Prayers
- Fiona Smith
  
  I´m deeply sadden by this huge loss. No love is as pure as a mother´s love except the love of God, may His love comfort you in your time of sorrow. Be blessed Andre.
- Trell Drugg Man
  
  God has all hands on
- Mz Relly
  
  RIP: Mr Walker.
- Corey Farmer
  
  Damn bruh sorry to hear!!
- Gerry Board
  
  sorry to hear that baby boy, God rest his soul.
- Johnnie M. Lane
  
  R.I.P. Deek Walker you will be truly missed by your FVSU friends! Love you Andre.
- Phyl Barr
  
  I´m so Sorry To Here This! Blessing´s Andre 3000!
- Cristopher Wallace
  
  we will alwayz remember u Lawrence RIP
- David Willams
  
  Praying for u man
- Reeva Clark
  
  Prayers for him and his fam…
- Tiffany Chism
  
  wow… I remember meeting him when I was little @ my best friend Shonda Kight Morris birthday party he was manning the grill… very fun and kind man…R.I.P.
- Shonda Kight Morris
  
  Yes he could cook his butt off…
- Lowry Green
  
  Ah man! My prayers are with you brother. His mom and dad were great people. I really loved being around them both! GOD BLESS BRUTHA!
- Chiconda Martin
  
  sorry for your loss..
- LaShawn Punkin Bailey
  
  Sending my prayers to Andre and his family.
- Shakeyla Freeman
  
  Damn, sorry to hear that my condolences
- Shamika Harris
  
  Blessings to the Family
- Bella Jo
  
  R.I.P Mr. Lawrence Walker you will never be forgotten.
- Titus Packer
  
  Damn 3000
- Elaine Terry
  
  R.I.P. Mr. Walker.
- Brandon Blu Loc Clark Sr.
  
  Rip pops
- Jarret Brown
  
  R.I.P Mr walker
- Antoinette Boss Chick Jack
  
  He wanted to be with his wife 🙁 sorry for your loss
- Chris Couch
  
  Prayers going up 3000! We gotchu fam!
- Adrienne Hayes
  
  🙁
- Renee Coney
  
  So sorry for your lost.
- Foot Wright
  
  You have all our prayers Dre …
- Moniette Wells
  
  Sad to hear….God be with him
- Roosevelt Mitchell
  
  Sorry to hear that.
- Donya Wilkerson
  
  So sorry for your lost my prayers are with u and your family. Andrea 3000.
- Jamaal R Morgan
  
  My condolences.
- Dianna Wright
  
  Our prayers from our family to yours
- Reagan Thompson
  
  God Bless y´all!! So sorry 3stacks!
- Jennifer Jones-May
  
  Praying for you
- Innocent Adamu
  
  R.I.P
- Shaunelle Staton Ogwal
  
  Sooo sorry!!! My condolences
- William Jones
  
  Prayers out to 3stacks & the Benjamin family heaven has called home another one of its angels “Lawrence Deacon Walker will truly be missed!!!
- Tamara Thompson
  
  To lose both parents in less than a year has to be extremely hard to deal with. So sad to hear
- Loretta Love
  
  Rip Lawrence walker.
- Joi King
  
  Prayers an Condolences go out to him and his family. God Bless.
- Renetta Cromartie
  
  God bless your family
- Marika Holbrook
  
  wow mother and father
- Nayana Persaud
  
  My condolences to Andre 3000
- Thomas Blandin
  
  RIP pop 3000……..
- Laina Gagliardi
  
  Heavens gained another angel
- Jasmin Grice
  
  Sending you Strenght & Prayers!!!
- Tammy O´Steen
  
  Sorry to hear of his losses.
- 2bme
  
  OMG much love and light to him and his family friends and other loves in their lives..
- Dion Alexander
  
  My Prayers goes out to you and your family
- Toneshia Simmons
  
  My condolences to one of the greatest lyricist EVER!
- Blu Ski
  
  Sorry for ur lost…u r n my prayers
- Ty Chennile Simmons
  
  my condolences and prayers to you and your fam Andre
- Timothy MrBanister Portee
  
  Sorry Andre 3000
- Cory StrongHand Jefferies
  
  God Bless Andre 3000.
- Adrian Wright
  
  Anthony Parks
- Michele Morris
  
  GOD bless you young man!
- Beli Sterling
  
  Sending prayers.
- Richard Williams
  
  Sending condolences to my man 3stacks. He´s in a better place
- Kelly Kumse
  
  I love him!
- Jus Callme Maze
  
  I´m sorry Dre… I know that lost all to well. May the Lord keep u n ur family.. Atl luv from DC.
- Karen Cooper
  
  I´m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God be with you and your family during this time.
- Melissa Justdoingme Terry
  
  Sorry for your loss, Dre 3000! Stay strong….
- Evangeline Reaves
  
  R.I.P.
- Dee Stewart
  
  So sorry for his losses , blessings to Andre 3000
- Tam Quick
  
  Prayers to your family
- Tomas Smith
  
  Stay strong brother!
- Nita R. Lyons
  
  Condolences
- Gina Wilson
  
  Pray…..God Hears
- Courtney Newton
  
  R.i.p. Mr. Walker and thanx 4 the blessing u left us! My condolences to u amd the fam 3stacks!
- Cerina Clemmons- Smith
  
  Dag. So terrible.
- Wendy Meadows Arnold
  
  Prayers! Stay strong!!
- Robin Woodall
  
  My God!! This poor guy… *prayers*
- Carla Tyler Chase
  
  My condolences!!
- Maunieca Has Favor Martin
  
  May God keep you and your family and bring you the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
- Frederick Ervin
  
  Sorry four that ……one love
- Raiesha N. Moses
  
  So sad first was mom now dad. Prayers man.
- Jay Fannin
  
  My condolences are with you and your family. J-FEVER
- Corliss Swain
  
  Prayers up!
- Christina Faith
  
  Omg my prayers go out to him
- Christoper Wish
  
  My condolences, but how do you even know this and why is it necessary for us to know?
- Ray Noface Dula
  
  my prayers out for you 3000
- Kiska Threatt
  
  My condolences to Dre!
- Carolyn Sue Spencer
  
  Dre, so sorry for ur lose…stay strong 3000…stay strong.
- Jackie Bee-Youngblood
  
  Prayers & condolences to him & his family
- Coleen Thea
  
  sorry to hear that, my condolences
- Lanicea Wilkinson Pringle
  
  Sorry about ur loss!
- Whitetorealforhaters Steven
  
  gone but never for gottn sorry for ur lose bruh
- Hermandia Shorter
  
  praying for you baby
- Brandy Jones
  
  God bless
- Daphne Reckley
  
  Sorry Andre for your lost
- Megan Williams
  
  sorry for your lost Andre stay strong God bless!!!!!
- Jason Vos
  
  wow I bet he has some ammunition for lyrics now
- MzDee GivingituptoGod Samuel
  
  Oh no. God bless this man and keep him strong. This just too sad.
- Shirleylovemeareleaveme Walker
  
  god bless u
- Ayanna Imahellofawoman Burr-White
  
  Awwww…so sorry…God bless A3000
- Ramata Atamar Sillah
  
  My condolences to you and your family
- Veronica Newell
  
  you and your family has my blessin god keep u and your much love
- Erykah Cane Williams
  
  Sorry for your loss.
- Camela Griffin
  
  O my. #Prayers#
- Tamara Dixon Moses
  
  Be strong 3000, the Most high + time heals pain.
- Candy West Howard
  
  RINP POPS GOD KNOWS AND JESUS WEEPS .
- slewis
  
  I am so sorry to hear of his loss.
- Rio Benjamin
  
  sorry about tht fam i knw wat u going throw i lost my daddy in 1988 if u need someone to talk to hit me up . Be strong
- Regina Harper
  
  Real sorry to hear of the passing of your father!!! God bless & keep you stay strong!!! God will give you the strength he always take care of his own!!!
- Torrance Stewart
  
  Hey Bru you can make it through I lost ,my mom and dad!!! Its hard but god is taking care of them now …R.I.H
- Murray Msnina Still Standing
  
  I am praying for you dre i lost my dad last week it has been hard
- Freida Robinson
  
  God bless you and ur family.
- Tabatha Seals
  
  Bless the family
- Gwen Byrd Thomas
  
  Thats BEAUTIFUL he couldnt live without her
- Cherlyn Cooper
  
  Very sorry to hear about your loss! May God´s love keep you strong at this time of your life!
- Charisma Nikita
  
  damn
- S Dot White
  
  Omg so sad for your loss…wow when it rains it pours 🙁
- Pamela Yume´ Brewton-Lagrone
  
  Sorry for your loss. Love you
- Jesus Ismy Anchor
  
  god bless go to show money dont keep you from going through real life shit i hope you cope with this as best as possible me i would break down literally
- Adriene Stinson
  
  His testimony is going to be powerful, how it makes it through the pain will be testimony fo sure. Dam, Dam, Dam, Dam. ;>)
- Daryl D. Smith
  
  God bless his soul and all the associated family, friends and fans.
- Byron Young
  
  Prayers go out to u & urs my brotha.
- Cherrie Braxton
  
  You have my deepest sympathy. God bless you Dre.
- Lex A Donna Lexy
  
  My prayers goes out to u
- Latrece Henry
  
  I´m sorry to here that…PRAYING FOR YOU
- Takbir Bey
  
  Man, my pryers go out for this family….
- Bokeba Johnson
  
  RIP
- Dianna JustbeinMe Yarbough
  
  sorry for your loss
- PeeweeloveAlma Williams
  
  Did you c TI?
- Shemeika Smith Banks
  
  Oh no. Prayers going up for the family
- Nelson Oklahoma Edwards
  
  Prayers are with you sir
- Ten Inch Mak Watson
  
  R.I.P to LW
- William Rosado
  
  RIP My Dude
- Micheal Sebree
  
  Happened to me in the reverse in August.
  I feel your pain…
  Love their lessons!!!
- James Slick Kabine
  
  stay strong andre 3000
- Vanessa Jordan
  
  Let´s talk about family
- Sherry Dunkley Collins
  
  Aaaaawwwhhh poor Andre I feel so bad for anybody who had to go through that. GOD COMFORT help him & HIS FAMILY.
- Diedre Lewis
  
  SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST
- Jeremy Jordan
  
  God blessed
- Laynell Still Standin Ballard
  
  Praying for your Family. ..sorry for your lost
- Khalil Rivers
  
  I´m very sorry for your loss you are in my prayers
- Regina Watkins
  
  Praying for you and the family
- Dale Watson
  
  praying for you and your fam bro
- Valeriejean Salley
  
  May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you
- Sabrina James
  
  My prayers got out to you and the family.
- James Taylor
  
  life´s treasures
- Damian Simpson
  
  Love goes out to and the family keep strong
- Aleyshae Fraser
  
  Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.
- Dorthy Adrian
  
  so sorry your in our prayers
- Bella J Mia
  
  sorry for your loss…. in my prayers
- Cynthia Y Bevel
  
  I am deeply sadden over the loss of a
  Co-worker and definitely a long term friend. My heart hurts so much. Please except my prayers and condolences to the Andre and family!
- Robert Latimer
  
  Stay strong homie, lost my daddy last year. Still can´t believe it. Miss him so much.
- Jamika Woods
  
  prayingforyouandyourfamloveyouandyourwkalways;)
- Chris Robinson
  
  My prayers go out to an dree 3000 and his family
- Sammie Briley
  
  All prayers are up
- Jamal Plex Pmg Hinds
  
  all prayers to to andre and his family…. stay strong my brother though it all… god wouldn´t put on you more than you can handle… young lion
- Debra Williamson
  
  Wow, prayer going out for Andre and his family.
- Denise Marcella Clarke
  
  ❤️
- Chelle Rich
  
  Sending up prayers
- Dominic Carr
  
  That´s tragic. Praying for you and family.
- Damon Robinson
  
  praying for you bro god will keep you on the right path
- lockstress
  
  Terrible. Just terrible.
- Kinu
  
  Prayers to your family dear. Love.
- Dana T
  
  Hey Dre man… I met your dad a few years back. He had a good spirit about him. I was a buyer for a furniture store in West Mid Town and he came in one day and talked to me for a long time.
  I’m sorry to hear this news bro.
  
  Dana T.
- ociejj
  
  I just heard about my old friend desk, we were neighbors and friends in east point Georgia in new deminsions apts. The brother was both friendly and humble, he kept photos of his grandson with him and every time I saw him he show them rest in peace my friend you helped make this world a better place you will forever live thru your son aundre whom you loved deeply.
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