Ian Benjamin Welch, also known as Benji. is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from Pittsburgh, PA. He plays drums, guitar, bass, keys, organs and flute, and he draws inspiration from soul and hip-hop, as well as psych-rock and funk.

He is a member of the Atlanta, GA based collective Spillage Village, alongside EARTHGANG, Hollywood JB, JID, Jurdan Bryant, Mereba and 6LACK.