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    20 Black Celebrities You Probably Never Knew Were Nepo Babies

    Because my new favorite activity is finding more nepotism babies.

    1. Nico Parker is one of Thandiwe Newton's three children with writer and director Ol Parker.

    Nico and Thandiwe on the red carpet

    2. Coi Leray's father is "Rock the Party" rapper Benzino.

    3. Coco Jones's dad is former NFL star Mike Jones.

    4. Mason Gooding is Cuba Gooding Jr.'s son from his marriage to Sara Kapfer.

    Mason and Cuba applauding

    5. Simone Johnson's dad is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

    Dwayne and Simone embracing

    6. Lori Harvey is Steve Harvey's stepdaughter.

    7. John David Washington's dad is Denzel Washington.

    John and Denzel embracing and smiling

    8. Maya Rudolph was born to "Loving You" hitmakers Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph.

    9. Lenny Kravitz's mom, Roxie Roker, acted in stuff like The Jeffersons and A Different World.

    Roxie and Lenny smiling and embracing

    10. Tracee Ellis Ross is the second-oldest daughter of Motown legend Diana Ross.

    Tracee sitting with Diana and embracing her

    11. And Evan Ross is Diana's son.

    Evan and Diana standing together

    12. Baby Tate's mom is singer Dionne Farris, who's best known for featuring alongside Arrested Development on their 1992 song “Tennessee.”

    Baby Tate and Dionne smiling and standing together

    13. Rashida Jones is Quincy Jones's daughter.

    Rashida hugging Quincy

    14. Redfoo from LMFAO is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.

    Redfoo and Berry hugging

    15. O’Shea Jackson Jr. is Ice Cube's eldest child.

    Ice Cube and O'Shea both in suits

    16. Alex Isley is the daughter of Isley Brothers guitarist Ernie Isley.

    17. Cymphonique Miller is one of Master P's daughters.

    Master P and Cymphonique standing together

    18. Quincy Brown is the son of R&B singer Al B. Sure! and the stepson of rapper, producer, and serial entrepreneur Diddy.

    19. Zonnique is the daughter of Tiny from Xscape and the stepdaughter of rapper T.I.

    Zonnique smiling and standing between TI and Tiny

    20. Brian J. White's dad was basketball legend JoJo White.

    Can you think of any other Black celebrities who are low-key nepo babies too? Tell me in the comments!