Euphemia Ojukwu
It’s fascinating to think about hip-hop musicians who have reached the stage of being grandparents. Here are some very popular hip-hop musicians who I bet you did not know are now grandparents;
1. Rev Run (Joseph Simmons)
Joseph Simmons, popularly known as Rev Run is a founding member of the ground-breaking hip-hop trio Run-D.M.C., rapper, reality TV staple and Pentecostal minister. Some of his notable songs are, “It’s Like That,” “Walk This Way” (with Aerosmith).
Rev Run became a grandfather when his daughter Vanessa Simmons gave birth to a daughter, Ava Marie Jean Wayans, in 2014.
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2. LL Cool J (James Todd Smith)
James Todd Smith later changed his name to LL Cool J (short for “Ladies Love Cool James”) at 16, when he released his first single, “I Need a Beat.” He is an old-time Hip-hop star and actor, and has released a couple of other songs since his debut; “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “I Need Love”
LL Cool J’s eldest daughter, Italia, has children, making him a grandfather.
3. Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus)
Calvin Cordozar Broadus popularly known as Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, media personality and actor. Some of his songs include, “Gin and Juice,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot”, “Bad decision”, “Sweat”, etc.
Snoop Dogg became a grandfather when his son Corde Broadus welcomed a baby boy, Zion, in 2015.
4. Ice-T (Tracy Lauren Marrow)
Tracy Lauren Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer. He has released some notable songs, namely; “6 in the Mornin’,” “Colors”, “G Style”, “Intro”, etc.
Ice-T became a grandfather when his daughter, LeTesha, had a son named Elyjah Marrow.
5. Dre (Andre Young)
André Romelle Young, popularly known as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, hip-hop producer, and entrepreneur who helped popularize gangster rap. Some of his songs include; “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” “Still D.R.E.”, “Next Episode”, “Forgot about Dre”, etc.
Dr. Dre became a grandfather when his son, Curtis Young, had a child.
