He was a renowned saxophonist and a member of the pioneering hip-hop band, the Robert Glasper Experiment. Benjamin won two Grammy Awards and collaborated with notable hip-hop artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Nas. He was an integral part of the Robert Glasper Experiment.
Benjamin passed away on Monday, his management informed Huff Post. The immediate cause of death was not disclosed. In a heartfelt social media post, bandmate Derrick Hodge expressed his sorrow over Benjamin’s passing. Hodge, along with pianist Robert Glasper and drummer Chris Dave, were all part of the Robert Glasper Experiment. The cause of Benjamin’s death was later revealed to be a pulmonary thromboembolism (blood clot).
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