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Home • Parenting

Guess My Celebrity Son

Can you guess the celebrity son based on photos of their mom? Try your hand at this game!
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Who’s My Son?

April Tucker’s chart topping R&B singer son invented sex. We kid. But he did have a mega hit of the same title. Hint: He’s been compared to Usher and R. Kelly.

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Who’s My Son?

Tucker’s son is R&B singer Trey Songz.

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This mom’s rapper son is also known as the “King of the South.” Hint: He has a VH1 reality show about his family.

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Who’s My Son?

Violeta Morgan’s son is the rapper T.I.

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Who’s My Son?

Carolyn Smith’s son is the fourth-highest paid actor in Hollywood. Might we add that he’s the sexiest Hollywood leading man in our books? His wife is an equally accomplished actress, and his pre-teen daughter is well on her way to becoming a pop phenom. Hint: He never forgets where he came from, having recently purchased a stake in his East coast hometown’s NBA team.

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Who’s My Son?

Smith’s son is Will Smith.

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Who’s My Son?

Louise Annette Talley Dixon’s son is an Oscar-winning actor/comedian who got his start in a popular 90’s TV sketch comedy series. Hint: He’s also an accomplished R&B singer with four albums under his belt.

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Who’s My Son?

Dixon’s son is Jamie Foxx.

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Who’s My Son?

This mom’s rapper son is one of the richest men in hip hop with assets that include part ownership of a basketball team, a clothing line, and a record company. Hint: He’s also a new dad.

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Who’s My Son?

Jay-Z calls mom Gloria Carter one of his greatest inspirations.

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Who’s My Son?

Sandi Graham’s son is the poster child of a new wave of sensitive hip hop, also known as emo rap. Hint: He’s a proud Canuck!

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Who’s My Son?

Graham’s son is the rapper Drake.

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Who’s My Son?

As his former momager, Jonetta Patton helped her famous son become one of the most successful crossover R&B singers of his time. Hint: He’s now a proud single dad of two adorable boys.

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Who’s My Son?

Patton’s son is Usher.

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Who’s My Son?

Janice Combs’ son is an all-around hip hop mogul whom Forbes Magazine recently declared among the wealthiest men in hip hop. Hint: He has a penchant for changing his name.

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Who’s My Son?

Janice Combs’ son is hip hop mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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Who’s My Son?

This Brooklyn mom’s son is one of the funniest comedians in Hollywood. In 2009 he changed lanes, producing a documentary on Black women’s hair.

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Who’s My Son?

Rosalie Rock’s son is comedian Chris Rock.

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Who’s My Son?

This mom’s son is a multi-talented TV show host, actor and husband to one of the America’s most beloved songbirds. Hint: He’s also a radio talk show host.

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Who’s My Son?

Beth Cannon’s son is rapper/actor Nick Cannon.

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Who’s My Son?

Priscilla Murray’s son is a former model/singer turned actor, turned author who has starred in some of the highest grossing summer action blockbusters. Hint: His nickname has to do with his beautiful dark complexion.

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Murray’s son is Tyrese, aka “Chocolate Ty.”

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Who’s My Son?

Teresa Caldwell’s son is a rapper and former child star who got his lil’ stage name from Snoop Dogg. Hint: He’s been romantically linked with Angela Simmons.

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Who’s My Son?

Caldwell’s son is Bow Wow.

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Who’s My Son?

This educator’s son is known as a conscious rapper, and might we add, hip hop hottie. He’s also an actor and author. Hint: He recently played Halle Berry’s husband in a movie.

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Who’s My Son?

Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines’ son is rapper/actor Common.

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Who’s My Son?

Phyllis Stephens’ son is a Grammy winning singer and songwriter who got his start singing backup for the likes of Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Hint: He recently got engaged to a swimsuit model.

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Who’s My Son?

Stephens’ son is singer John Legend.

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Who’s My Son?

As a former momager, Pamela Warner landed her son a role on one of the most successful TV sitcoms in history. He quickly became an 80’s teen heartthrob. Hint: He’s also an accomplished musician.

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Who’s My Son?

Warner’s son is actor Malcolm Jamal Warner.

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