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| Birth name | Jordan Edward Benjamin |
| Born | October 25, 1993 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Website | grandsonmusic |
Jordan Edward Benjamin[1][2] (born October 25, 1993),[3] known professionally as Grandson (stylized as grandson),[4] is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, and rapper currently signed to Fueled by Ramen. He released his major label debut EP, A Modern Tragedy Vol. 1, on June 15, 2018, and released the follow-up A Modern Tragedy Vol. 2 on February 22, 2019. The initial EP featured the single "Blood // Water", which appeared on several Billboard charts in the United States and Canada. Benjamin's music focuses on modern-day issues that are less recognized by the media and public. On December 4, 2020, he released his debut studio album, Death of an Optimist, and his second album, I Love You, I'm Trying, was released on May 5, 2023.
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