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10 Celebs You Didn't Know Were Grandparents

Cedric the Entertainer, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Tweet - who knew? Here are 10 stars you may not have known are also affectionally called grandma or grandpa. 
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Cedric the Entertainer

Grandpa duties are now here for this King of Comedy. The Barbershop star is “GrandCeddy” to his first granddaughter Kylo Faith who he calls a “doll.” She’s sure to be spoiled and entertained with nothing but his love!

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Snoop Dogg

The veteran rapper is a “Doggfather” to a beautiful baby boy! His eldest son Corde Broadus, 20, is the proud papa. In March, Snoop shared this adorable pic of grandson Zion.

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Tweet

The Charlene singer is a grandma! Can you believe it? The singer’s daughter Tashawna has a child.

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Mary J. Blige

The 9-time Grammy winner is a grandmother…sort of. Her husband Kendu Isaacs’s daughter Briana has a son, making Blige a fab step-grandparent. 

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Damon Wayans

The My Wife and Kids actor has a granddaugther Ava Marie from his son, Mike. (Fun fact: Ava’s mom is Rev Run’s eldest daughter Vanessa Simmons which means the Run D.M.C. rapper is a grandfather too!) See their baby shower, here.

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Mike Epps

Actor and Comedian and star of the new ABC comedy series, Uncle Buck, is a grandfather to a little girl Skylar! His daughter Bria gave birth in 2014. 

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Angie Stone

The soul singer’s daughter Diamond has two children, making her a fab grandma.

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Ice T

The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor and newly proud papa is a granddad to 21-year-old Elyjah. 

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David and Tamela Mann

Say what? The gospel singing husband and wife are grandparents to eight!!

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Nene Leakes

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes announced her oldest son Bryson would be a father in the fourth season of the series. Granddaughter Bri’Asia was born in 2012 and the broadway star is affectionately known as a “Glam-ma.” How fab! 

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