With a legendary rapper and a soul music icon as his parents, Seven Sirius Benjamin naturally finds himself in the public eye. He is known as the son of hip-hop legend Andre 3000 and famous songwriter Erykah Badu. He is the only child of both his parents but he has two step-siblings. Seven Sirius Benjamin appears to be avoiding the spotlight, despite having two renowned parents.
Who Is Seven Sirius Benjamin?
Seven Sirius Benjamin was born and raised in Texas. He was born on November 18th, 1997. He has two younger siblings, Puma Sabti Curry and Mars Merkaba Thedford, who have different fathers.
When Benjamin was younger, he didn’t actually go to an elementary school. Instead, he was homeschooled until the second grade. Benjamin’s mother reportedly tutored him on the tour bus and occasionally turned her recording studio into a classroom for him.
Seven Sirius Benjamin Parents
Andre 3000, whose real name is André Lauren Benjamin, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor from the United States. He is most recognized for being a member of the southern hip-hop group Outkast with Big Boi. Born on May 27, 1975, Andre was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Andre 3000 seems to have a close relationship with his son, who many have described as his carbon copy.
Andre 3000 formed OutKast in 1992 with his high school friend Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. The duo gained popularity in the 1990s and became one of the most successful and influential hip-hop groups of all time. Their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (1994), was critically acclaimed and marked the beginning of Benjamin’s music career. He appeared as a featured artist on tracks by artists such as UGK, Frank Ocean, and Kanye West. Benjamin’s solo work continued to showcase his eclectic style and innovative production techniques.
On the other hand, Erykah is an American actress, singer, and record producer. In the 1990s and 2000s, along with musicians like D’Angelo and Maxwell, Erykah Badu became linked with the neo-soul style. She was influenced by R&B, 1970s soul, and 1980s hip hop.
Andre 3000 and Erykah Badu were in a relationship that lasted from 1996 to 1999. During their time together, they welcomed Seven Sirius Benjamin, their first child. Though they are not together, both of them have had cordial relations and have supported each other always.
Seven Sirius Benjamin’s Career
Benjamin was raised by two skilled RnB artists, thus music was a big part of his upbringing. Despite this, he chose to focus on learning about something entirely different. His mother excitedly announced that he has received acceptance letters from four institutions in 2016. Benjamin had selected Psychology, Arts, and Science as his majors. However, in 2019, it was said that he focused his studies on Psychology and Botany instead. Seven Sirius Benjamin mostly stays out of the spotlight and rarely appears on his mother’s Instagram handle. Sometime in 2020, Badu shared a video of herself and Benjamin riding around in a car while listening to a song by Lil Yahtcy.
Seven Sirius Benjamin’s Siblings
Seven Sirius Benjamin is the only child of Andre 3000. However, he has two younger step-siblings from his mother’s relationship with two other men. Puma Sabti Curry is Erykah Badu’s second child. She was born almost six years after Seven Sirius Benjamin. Seven Sirius Benjamin has a second step sibling named Mars. Mars was born in 2009. She is not as well known as her two older siblings.
Net Worth Of Seven Sirius Benjamin
Being the child of two iconic entertainers, one can’t help but wonder what Seven Benjamin’s net worth is. Well, not much is known about Seven’s net worth. But Andre 3000’s net worth is about $35 million while Erykah Badu’s net worth is over $10 million.
