Jordan Edward Benjamin, professionally known as grandson (stylized in lowercase), was born on October 25, 1993, in Englewood, New Jersey, and raised in Toronto, holding dual American-Canadian citizenship. He studied at McGill and Concordia Universities in Montreal before relocating to Los Angeles in 2014 to pursue music full-time. His early influences span rock, hip-hop, dancehall, and jazz—forming the eclectic mix at the core of his sound.
He began releasing music in late 2015, and by 2016 had issued singles like "Bills", "Things Change", and "Bury Me Face Down", garnering millions of streams. After signing with RCA and later Fueled by Ramen, grandson released his debut EP A Modern Tragedy Vol. 1 (2018), featuring "Blood // Water", a powerful critique of corruption. He followed with Vol. 2 (2019) and Vol. 3, closing the trilogy with emotionally charged tracks like "Rock Bottom".
His first studio album, Death of an Optimist (2020), arrived in the context of global upheaval, while his second album, I Love You, I'm Trying (2023), explored deeply personal themes through singles such as "Eulogy", "Drones", and "Something to Hide". In late 2024, he announced work on his third album, Inertia, releasing its lead single Brainrot in March 2025.
grandson's music resonates with fans through a fusion of alternative rock, hip-hop, electronic elements, and socially conscious lyricism. His songs frequently tackle issues like social injustice, mental health, and personal struggle, forging a powerful emotional connection and inspiring engagement.
