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01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
26 Black Celebs You Didn't Know Were Related
They say it's lonely at the top, but a surprising number of celebrities have other famous relatives who can probably understand what their lives are like! Here are 26 Black celebs who are surprisingly related: 1. Cardi B and GloRilla are cousins. On the podcast Big Boy's Neighborhood, Cardi said, "My grandfather, he used to like — I don't like to put my family business out there — but he used to push weight and everything, and there was this one time that, like, he lived in Tennessee or whatever. So, he ain't really told my grandma that, like, he was dealing with somebody over there, and then, like, he had, like, a kid out there, and, you know, like, that's GloRilla's dad and everything." 2. Yara Shahidi and Nas are cousins, and he inspired her to attend Harvard! On Sherri, she said, "I think the one thing people know about him just through, even his music, is just how smart he is, and he has such a deep passion for our culture and for education. And so, the first time I got to step foot on Harvard's campus was when he was announcing a fellowship for graduate students that were studying hip-hop because Harvard has this wonderful hip-hop archives started by Professor Morgan, and it was the first time that I saw Black and Brown students in an Ivy League environment. I was always a nerd, always straight A's, but I just didn't even think there was space to me at Harvard. But he had the foresight to to say — he called my mamma and said, 'Hey, I think that Yara would really enjoy coming.' And so we went." "It was me, Mommy, his daughter Destiny, and I just remember it made such an impact on me that I worked so hard through high school to then be able to claim my spot at Harvard, but it started because of the experience he created," she said. 3. Not only are Tracy Morgan and Nas good friends, but they're also family! Recalling the surprising Finding Your Roots discovery, Tracy told the podcast Connect the Dots, "I turn the last page, and guess who's sitting there? Nas. Me and Nas is third cousins on my mom's side. Me and Esco. But me and Esco was always tight before that. I did a show years ago on Comedy Central, a special called One Mic, that was for Nas's mom that just passed away, and I named my special One Mic. So me and Esco always been the show, I called him up, and I said, 'Yo Esco.' He said, 'What up, Trey?' I said, 'Guess what?...I just did Find My Roots. Me and you related.' He started crying. I started crying, and I said to him, 'If you ever need me, I'm there, cuz.' He said, 'Cuz, if you ever need me, I'm there.'" 4. Saweetie and Gabrielle Union are cousins. Specifically, Saweetie's dad is Gabrielle's first cousin. Saweetie told Us Weekly, "Honestly, I didn't really connect with her until I was older, but I have to say, when I was a young girl, I would be so shy around her because she's always been so beautiful. So always just had this really bright light about herself, so I'm happy to call her my cousin." 5. Saweetie is also related to MC Hammer. He's the father of one of her cousins. She told Billboard that he's "inspired [her] to be a hard worker" because he's "put [his] years in." She said, "So hopefully, I can follow in their path and make a legacy of my own." 6. Viola Davis and Luke Cage actor Mike Colter are cousins, but they didn't meet until 2019. He told The Talk, "We had never met, but our families have family reunions, and they talk about us, you know, and stuff. They're very proud of us and stuff. But we just very busy, you know, to your point about taking a day off work. In LA, you could be right next to somebody, same neighborhood — you're never home, you're filming somewhere, they're busy, life happens. And we just never got caught up. And I would see her in rooms eveybody's talking, you know. So eventually, I figured, we'd just work it out, and we connected. And we just made it happen. Took us about a week. We like, 'Let's get some coffee and talk,' and I met her mom and stuff. Good times." 7. Charlamagne Tha God is the cousin of Chlöe and Halle Bailey. When Chlöe appeared on Charlamagne's radio show the Breakfast Club, she sweetly confirmed they were related, saying, "It's real. I be proud, too. I be like, 'Yeah, that's my cousin!' Yes, I am [proud]." 8. Per Variety, Takeoff was the nephew of his Migos bandmate Quavo, who's only three years older. Though Quavo often referred to the third member of the group, Offset, as his cousin, Offset isn't actually biologically related to either of them. 9. According to People, Kerry Washington was a cousin of Gen. Colin Powell, the first Black US Secretary of State, through her mother, Valerie Washington. When Kerry gave the commencement address at George Washington University in 2013, she said, "As a proud alum of this institution, I celebrate you and I welcome you into the great lineage and legacy of GW. Today you join the ranks and women like my cousin, Colin Powell." When he died in 2021, she posted a tribute on Facebook, writing, "Growing up, you were a phenomenal source of inspiration. Your accomplishments were tremendous. Your spirit was gloriously generous. From my family, our family, from my neighborhood, our neighborhood. Your legacy will continue to live on, in all of us. Rest In Peace Gen. Colin Powell." 10. Ludacris was a distant cousin of Richard Pryor. Ludacris told People, "He's like my fifth or sixth or seventh cousin, something like that? I never got a chance to meet him. But I'm a big fan of his." 11. Ludacris and Monica are also related. She reportedly told Hip-Hop Weekly, "We grew up together. My mum married his uncle over two decades ago. Before there was Ludacris and Monica, there was Christopher Bridges and Mo, and we were just always close." 12. On Find Your Roots, RuPaul found out that Senator Cory Booker is his DNA cousin. RuPaul said, "He looks like my kin! Actually, there's a sweetness about him that I've always loved and an intellect that is undeniable. But every time I've ever seen him, he reminds me of my cousin Eula." Cory also made an appearance on RuPaul's Drag Race, where RuPal introduced him as "United States Senator and my cousin." 13. Janelle Monáe and Black-ish actor Marsai Martin are cousins. They met for the first time at a Golden Globes afterparty. In a joint interview with InStyle, Marsai said, "I was so eager to say hello because, as it turns out, we're related." Janelle replied, "Yes, my love! We're cousins on cousins on cousins. You were with your mom, and she was naming members of my family, and I was like, 'Oh my goodness!' I don't meet many people who know about my small community in Kansas City, Kan. It was the best news because I'm such a fan of you and your role on Black-ish." Marsai said, "Well, I admire so much about you. I love that you always stay authentic with your style. On the red carpet, you're always in something that is totally different from everybody else." 14. Meghan Markle and MLB player Mookie Betts are distant cousins. Amateur genealogist Jim McNiff told the Boston Globe that Meghan's great-great aunt, Katie Betts, was married to Mookie's great-great uncle, Richard Betts. Meghan and Mookie met in person for the first time when she made a surprise appearance at the Red Sox game at the 2019 Invictus Games in London. Mookie told the Boston Globe, "I didn't know she was coming. I knew [Prince Harry] was coming. I told her about the story, and she laughed and gave me a hug. She didn't know about it. They probably didn't believe it. It's pretty cool it happened. I didn't think I'd ever meet her, but I did." 15. According to NBC, Lenny Kravitz and Al Roker are second cousins once removed because their grandfathers were cousins. On Today, Lenny said, "We both have Roker. My mother was Roxie Roker, my grandfather, Albert Roker from the Bahamas. Has to be." Al replied, "All I know is I'm going with it. Kids think it's cool." 16. Grey's Anatomy actor Debbie Allen and The Cosby Show actor Phylicia Rashad are sisters. They shared the screen when Debbie guest-starred on the 1988 The Cosby Show epsiode, "If the Dress Fits, Wear It." 17. Shaquille O'Neal and comedian Bill Bellamy are cousins. Bill told The Jennifer Hudson Show, "There's a thing — why people be tripping like he just my cousin. I'm his cousin too! Right? Like, don't it go both ways? People should be saying, 'Yo Shaq, I can't believe you Bill cousin.' But the funny part, people forget that, like. I don't know why people forget that, like, we've been family forever, like, our whole lives. Like, you don't stop being is so cool; like, we've done so many great things together. And I'm just very proud of what he's done after basketball. Like, he is just, just incredible, man. And he's super funny!" 18. When Find Your Roots host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. appeared on The View, Whoopi Goldberg found out that NFL player Tony Gonzalez is her DNA cousin. She said, "Cousin Tony, come see me here. We'd like to have you here at The View. Tony Gonzalez, come on!" A few weeks later, he visited the show, and cohost Ana Navarro joked, "I think this is probably the only cousin that could pop up that's not going to wanna be in the will." Tony replied, "I'll be in the will. I'll take that!" And to Whoopi, he added, "Can I borrow $5?" 19. Juice WRLD and Young Dolph were cousins. In an Instagram tribute after Juice WRLD's death in 2019, Young Dolph wrote, "Dam lil cuzz. i feel awkward as hell makin this post on social media. The world didn't know that u was my blood lil i didnt even know it my own self until 2017 when your uncle told me at thanksgiving dinner. I didn't get a chance to fuck witchu how i had intentions to do and it's killin me...I can't believe u gone that fast waaay too early. WHY GOD?" "I didn't even get a chance to put my lil cuzzo in da back of the RR and give him all the game i wanted to give him, didn't get a chance to pick him up in the Ferrari and kick sh*t wit him how I wanted to, didnt get a chance to drop the top on my Bentley and pull up on my grandma wit Juice in the car wit me, didn't get a chance to po' up in da lambo witchu like i wanted to, didn't even get a chance to chop it up witchu and talk about our family history like i wanted to. Honestly i didnt care about doin any music together because we blood and music is my last concern. I was on the plane comin back home from Germany when i got this bad news and it FU**D ME UP! watch over your moms and the rest of the family and tell God to make sure he save me a spot please. Matter fact, now that u wit God he can tell u all about my life, ask him about all the sh*t that i did to get to where I'm at," he said. 21. Snoop Dogg is a cousin of Brandy and Ray J. When Brandy interviewed Snoop on the red carpet, she said, "Let me tell you something, when my brother about 14, he had your little tone. He was talking like you and all that. That was so love you, Snoop! I'm so happy you're in the family. Michael Caulfield Archive / WireImage / Via Getty, Rodrigo Vaz / FilmMagic / Via Getty 22. Shiela E, aka the Queen of Percussion, is Nicole Richie's biological aunt. Nicole's birth father, Peter Escovedo, is Shiela's brother. In 2020, Shiela posted a picture with Nicole, both glammed up for the BBMAs, on Instagram. She captioned it, "Me and my niece @nicolerichie love u beautiful." View this photo on Instagram Shiela E / Via Instagram: @ 23. Ice Cube and Del The Funky Homosapien are cousins. Del told Sound of Boston, "Haven't really spoke to him since my brother's funeral, but when we talk, it's about regular shit, I guess…We both are rap fans, music fans, fans of lyrics, so usually, I just be on the latest, seeing where he at with it. I was always kinda more hip, far as underground shit. He older, so he usually gaming me up, you know…seeing if my head screwed on solid. Right now, I would probably want him to check out how my lyrics sound, see if he dig it…I try to be less abstract, more aware of being humorous, so I would wanna see if he was entertained by it all, hahahaha…He usually is, but he think I'm a loon too. I would definitely talk to him about who's crushing in battle rap, in my opinion, since I stay stuck to the shit 24-7, literally." Albert L. Ortega / Getty Images, Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images 24. On an episode of Finding Your Roots, Ciara discovered MLB player Derek Jeter is her DNA cousin. She said, "What in the world? You are kidding me! Derek Jeter! That's crazy!" Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images 25. Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick were cousins. Their moms, Cissy Houston (née Drinkard) and Lee Drinkard Warrick, were sisters. Dionne told People, "Cissy had an incredible voice, and that transferred to her little baby, Whitney. Whitney came up exactly the way we all did, in the church choir. It was just preordained, she was going to sing. Her destiny was as was the rest of the family. As if God pointed a finger at us and said, 'Let them vocal cords do what they got to do.' Watching Whitney was like seeing Cissy grow up again. The voice; the dedication. Every little girl that came along after her wanted to be Whitney Houston." Kevin Mazur / WireImage / Via Getty 26. And finally, Redfoo and Sky Blu, who rose to fame as the EDM duo LMFAO, are uncle and nephew. Redfoo is only 11 years older. Motown record label founder Berry Gordy is Redfoo's father and Sky Blu's grandfather. Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Images Can you think of any other surprising celebrity relatives? Let us know in the comments! Check out more Black-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed is celebrating Black History Month this year! Of course, the content doesn't end after February. Follow BuzzFeed's Cocoa Butter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest Black culture content year-round. Charlotte Gomez/BuzzFeed
Fox News
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Church worker reveals Alabama football team ‘inspired' his late son in new Fox Nation special
In Alabama, football is more than just a game; it's a source of inspiration for all those who follow the Crimson Tide. In the first episode of the new Fox Nation series, "The Tides That Bind," Crimson Tide football fan Tim Esco details the role that the team has had on his community — including his late son. Esco, a building facilitator for the Redland Baptist Church in Wetumpka, Alabama, said in the new special, "Everybody talks about Alabama football.""It brings a lot of joy," he added. Esco's son T.J. died last August from leukemia at age 14, per the official obituary page. In his son's bedroom, he told Fox Nation that he always wanted a son to play football with."I wanted to see his little trophies up there," he remarked, pointing to a glass case with memorabilia of Alabama sports teams. While T.J. was in the hospital battling his illness, multiple players from the Crimson Tide football team paid him a visit, including offensive lineman Tyler Booker, offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and quarterback Jalen Milroe. Esco said the encouragement the players gave to his son was "indescribable." "He said that they told me 'I can do it,'" Esco said, referring to the conversation T.J. had with the players. "When they told me to do my best, he said, 'if they can do it, I said, I know I can.'" "And he never gave up — they instilled that in my son." As seen in the episode, Esco and his wife Marianne attended a Crimson Tide football practice just days before the team's important regular-season match-up against the Georgia Bulldogs. "You all have the ability to change people's lives," he told the kneeling players, conveying the strength of the bond between the Crimson Tide and their fans. "They go to the greatest football university in the country," Esco said of the players. "It shows what Alabama's class of men is — what they give us and inspire our kids and us to do." To watch the first episode of "The Tides That Bind" and stream subsequent episodes dropping weekly, sign up today for Fox Nation. Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from your favorite Fox Nation personalities.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Victim of Renton hit-and-run credits dog with alerting family to get help
The Brief A Renton man was hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver plowed into him while he was out for a nightly walk with his dog. The dog, Esco, ran home to get help following the crash, despite being injured. Renton Police are asking anyone who may have additional video of events surrounding the crash to reach out. RENTON, Wash. - A Renton man is recovering at Harborview Medical Center after a hit-and-run driver plowed into him while he was out for a nightly walk with his dog. The family pet is being hailed as a hero, after the dog ran to get help after the crash. What they're saying Richard Sanchez says he was walking Esco when he was hit by a passing car. "I can't walk, I can barely sit up," said Richard, interviewing with FOX 13 from his hospital bed. Although he was knocked out, Richard says Esco knew what to do, running home to alert the family. "Esco the hero," said Lori Sanchez. "That's our buddy." Richard may be battered and bruised, but he and his wife are still feeling fortunate for their furry first responder. The couple credit part of Richard's rescue to the brave bully. "I call him Esco the eskimo because he's so fluffy, but I call him Esco the hero," said Lori. "I'm in awe how he made it home, how far they were." Richard says they were near Talbot Road South and 51st Court when they were hit. Renton Police are investigating dash cam video that shows the car hitting them near a marked pedestrian crossing area. "The left leg was pretty much shattered." said Richard about his own injuries. As the driver sped away, Esco sprang into action, making the mile-long trip home alone. "That's when my family understood that there was something wrong," said Richard. "Esco was on the stairs. He was going sideways, sideways. We went to the door." As Lori was preparing to look for Richard, an officer knocked at the door. "Esco was trying to tell me," she said. "The officers said, she just put her hands up. I'm like, 'What's wrong?'" The couple had just lost their 25-year-old son in 2023, and the thought of another loss made Lori emotional. "She said, 'Your husband has been hit by car. You are going to need to get there, and he's going to Harborview.' I'm like, 'I just lost my son at Harborview.'" Esco was also injured in the hit-and-run crash. Lori says he's been "sore," so the dog's vet prescribed pain medication to help him during the healing process. The family has set up an online fundraiser for medical expenses for Richard and Esco. "My husband's life could have been taken, just like that, and even Esco is slightly injured. He had to have pain meds," said Lori. Police are hoping someone recognizes the car, which has a very small sunroof. There may also be potential damage to the side, hood and windshield. After more than 30 years together, the Sanchez's are happy they'll have a few more. "He's going to be OK," said Lori, talking about her husband Richard, with tears in her eyes. The couple says they're also grateful for Esco, and consider him their four-legged superhero. "We're going to get him in a cape," said Lori. "I already got in mind, a cape and a little chain…and, you say 'Hello' to him and he'll wink." Renton Police are asking anyone who may have additional video of events surrounding the crash, which they say happened around 9-9:10 p.m. on Jan. 24, to reach out. Investigators are also looking for a lead as to what make and model the car might be. If you have knowledge of cars, and have an idea what vehicle is shown in the images below, contact Renton Police. The Source Information in this story is from Renton Police and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Where migrant ICE raids, arrests are already happening: List Oldest running movie theater in WA closing, hoping to relocate Toto, Christopher Cross, Men at Work to rock WA State Fair What are the chances of a February snow storm in Seattle? Here's what we know Is it illegal to warm your car up unattended in WA? Here's what you need to know To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily Fox Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX Seattle FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
'Esco the hero.' Renton family praises dog for saving owner after hit-and-run
'Esco the hero. That's my buddy.' A Renton man is recovering at Harborview Medical Center after police say he was hit by a car. His family says he's likely still alive thanks to his dog, Esco. KIRO 7 first shared Richard Sanchez's story on Tuesday. He was walking Esco Friday night. Police say around 9 p.m. a car hopped the curb on Tablot Road near South 51st Court, hitting them. On Wednesday, KIRO 7 caught up with the family, speaking to Richard and his wife, Lori about what happened to him. She says after the crash, Esco ran home, alerting her that something was wrong. 'I was like, 'Why is Esco here?' And I went to the door,' Lori told KIRO 7. 'That's when I saw the officer and I said, 'what's going on?'' Officers say the driver didn't stop. The car was last seen getting onto SR 167 at South 43rd Street, heading north. 'There is no way that the person driving that vehicle did not know that they hit that person,' said Meeghan Black with the Renton Police Department. Richard is in serious condition with several broken bones. He's gone through three surgeries since the crash. 'I got two jacked knees, fractured spine, fractured spine, stitches in the front, stitches in the back,' he told KIRO 7. 'It's not right what that person did.' He says he is in a lot of pain, and hoping someone will help find the driver who did this. 'Please turn that person in, or turn yourself in,' he told KIRO 7. Richard says this isn't the only misfortune his family is coping with. 'I just lost my son not too long ago. This could have been another tragic situation my wife went through.' Fortunately for Richard, his dog was not going to let that happen. 'My dog Esco, smart dog, he knew the way home, and alerted the family,' Richard told KIRO. 'I'm going to get him a little cape and a little chain,' Lori said, praising Esco. Police believe the car that hit Richard is a Kia or Hyundai with bright headlights — and say it likely has damage to the front grill and windshield. If you witnessed what happened, or have information that might help find the driver, you're asked to call Renton police.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Renton man survives hit-and-run after dog runs for help
A Renton man is recovering at Harborview Medical Center after police say he was hit by a car Friday night. And Richard Sanchez is likely still alive today thanks to an unlikely reason. He's in serious condition with several broken bones. His wife, Lori Sanchez, added that he's been in surgery for much of Tuesday afternoon. According to police, he was walking their dog, Esco, around 9 p.m. on Friday when police say a car hit them both. 'There is no way that the person driving that vehicle did not know that they hit that person. They chose to leave the scene of the collision,' said Meeghan Black with the Renton Police Department. Police say the hit-and-run happened on Talbot Road South near South 51st Court. The car was last seen getting onto SR 167 at South 43rd Street, heading north. They believe the car is a Kia or Hyundai with bright headlights — and say it likely has damage to the front grill and windshield. They're hoping someone with information about the car or its driver will contact detectives. 'This gentleman was severely injured... had to have multiple surgeries with multiple broken bones. So, we really want to be able to bring this person to justice for the victim,' said Black. Police say Sanchez was so badly hurt that he wasn't even able to walk home, but Esco was able to make it back, possibly saving his owner's life. 'Following the collision, the dog reportedly ran back to the apartment complex and alerted family members, who were able to come to the scene. We all know dog is everyone's best friend — but in this case that was definitely proven true,' confirmed Black. In addition to information, Renton detectives ask anyone with video of the incident to contact them.
