Seven time Grammy Award winning musician shaun Martin who has won four Grammys with Kirk Franklin and three as member of Snarky Puppy has died.
Franklin was reported dead through social media post shared by friends and gospel music insiders on Facebook on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What happened to Shaun Martin?
Shaun Martin was reported dead Saturday night through social media posts.
The top post on Facebook by Brianna Parker read “Well I now Know what it means to mess up the city” when you leave this earth.
He did not mess up the city with this one he messed up the world.
He had been battling health issues in latest years with reports that he suffered a stroke. His family never confirmed what are illness.
Martin was legendary musician and he would be remembered for his impressive discography.
His death is massive blow to music world.
Shaun Martin was born on August 23, 1978 in Dallas Texas. He started learning the piano when he was only 4 years old as he was tutored in classical music and jazz.
He picked up gospel music from attending church with his mother every sunday.
Shaun Martin was married to Monica Wilson Martin with whom he shares son Harlem.
Martin journey toward greatness start when he formed a partnership with legendary gospel musician Kirk Franklin while only in High School, He began working as Franklins choir director.
Shaun Martin was member of the jazz fusion brand Snarky Puppy started by bassist Micheal League a fellow university of North Texas alum in 2004.
The group has performed with legendary star including Justin Timberlake, Michael McDonald. Snoop Dogg, Kirk Franklin.
Martin through his partnership with Snarky Puppy and Franklin has won seven Grammy awar throughout his career.