Rap Dads: 10 Hip-Hop Artists Who Are Dedicated Fathers

The music industry is full of great fathers, but there's nothing like seeing the world's greatest rappers build relationships with their kids.

Lil Wayne is the father of four children, and he's made it clear that he loves all of them. He recently proved it on his latest album Tha Carter VI. He has two songs with his songs Kameron and Dean, also known as Lil Novi. On "Rari" with Kam, Weezy not only shouted out the 15-year-old son he shares with actress Lauren London, but he also showed love to Kam's half-brother Kross, who's the son of London and her late boyfriend Nipsey Hussle.

"From me to Nipsey, I love Kross like I love Kameron," Wayne raps.

Wayne's not the only rap dad who's allowed his kids to be a part of his music legacy. Over the years, we've seen artists like Drake, DJ Khaled, Statik Selektah, Termanology, and others incorporate their children into their music. Khaled put his infant son Asahd on the cover of his 2017 album Grateful shortly after his first child was born, and named his 11th studio album Father of Asahd in 2019. He's set to drop his forthcoming LP Aalam Of God, which is named after his second son Aalam. Meanwhile, Lil Baby loves to bring his son Jason onstage to perform with him any chance that he gets.

Scroll below to check out some of Hip-Hop's greatest dads before we celebrate dads everywhere this Father's Day weekend.

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne has four kids including Reginae Carter (26), Dwayne Carter III (16), Kameron Carter (15) and Neal Carter a.k.a Lil Novi (15). Reginae was born while Wayne was married to Toya Johnson. He shares Dwayne III with Sarah Vivian and shares Kameron with actress Lauren London. Meanwhile, Wayne welcomed Neal with his former girlfriend, Nivea Hamilton. Wayne has supported his kids' endeavors including Reginae's acting career and Kameron and Neal's musical ventures.

Drake

Drake became a father for the first time in 2017 after his former girlfriend Sophie Brussaux welcomed Adonis into the world. The Canadian rapper kept his son a secret until Pusha T revealed his existence in his 2018 diss track "The Story of Adidon." Since then, he has brought Adonis everywhere possible from basketball games to his tours. The 7-year-old has also appeared in music videos like "8AM in Charlotte" and his own visuals for "My Man."

Styles P & Jadakiss

The LOX rappers Styles P and Jadakiss have proven they're skilled MC's and loyal fathers. Styles has two kids, Noah (27) and Tai, who tragically passed away in 2015. Meanwhile, Jada has four kids including his son Jae'Won (28) and his daughter Jaidyon, who recently graduated from Morgan State University. He also has two 10-year-old twin boys, Josh and Jamir. The group's third member Sheek Louch also has his own family including his sons

Kodak Black

Kodak Black knows when to put his children above everything else. The "Super Gremlin" rapper has five kids in total, with four other women. Kodak and Jammiah "Maya" Broomfield welcomed their first child, King Khalid, in 2015. The Florida native and his former girlfriend, Maranda Johnson Queen, welcomed Yuri (3) and Prince (1) into the world in 2022 and 2024, respectively. He also welcomed his third son, Prince Vulture, on New Year's Day 2025 with a fourth woman.

Ye

Ye is known for doing everything he can to defend his kids and make them happy. The artist formerly known as Kanye West has four children with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. The former couple welcomed their eldest daughter, North West, in 2013. They also brought 9-year-old Saint, 7-year-old Chicago and 5-year-old Psalm into the world. Ye has worked closely with his daughter North while she began her music career. They already have a couple of songs together, including her debut "Talking / Once Again" and "Bomb" with her sister, Chicago.

G Herbo

G Herbo always shows love to his three kids. The Chicago rapper shares his eldest son, Yosohn, with his former girlfriend Ari Fletcher. After he got with his new lady Taina Williams, the couple welcomed two children, Essex and Emmy.

Lil Baby

Lil Baby has two sons. He shares 9-year-old Jason with Ayesha Howard and 5-year-old Loyal Armani with Jayda Cheaves. The Atlanta is known to take his sons everywhere, from red carpets to his concerts. He recently brought Jason on stage with him during her tour stop in Miami to perform his song "Band 4 Band" with him.

Chief Keef

Chief Keef may have been a kid himself when he first got into the industry, but he's become a loving father to nine children over the years. The Chicago has four daughters and five sons, including Kayden, Kimora, Kamiah, Kirsten, Krüe, Khalil, Khalo, Zinc and Sno. Despite his legal issues with the children's mothers, Chief Keef has done everything possible to be present in his kids' lives.

NLE Choppa

NLE Choppa might be one of the most prominent rappers of the new generation, but he's also a dedicated father. The 22-year-old has two kids including his daughter Clover Brylie Pott (5) and son ChoZen Wone Da'Shun Potts, who was born in 2023.

Kevin Gates

Kevin Gates makes headlines all the time for his outrageous moments and wild concerts, but at the end of the day, he's a loyal father to his four children. The Louisiana rapper has two kids with his wife, Dreka Gates, including their son, Khaza Kamil Gates, and daughter, Islah Koren Gates. Gates also has two other children from previous relationships, Tyler and Kayson. His kids have always been his true inspiration. He's named two albums after his son Khaza and daughter Islah.