Fatherhood is a present many males cherish and embrace when the chance presents itself. In hip-hop, particularly within the Black group, having a male determine is likely one of the most crucial constructing blocks kids attempt to have. Whereas some aren’t as lucky to have a father or lose them sooner or later of their lives, there’s a standard understanding {that a} male function mannequin can spark change when concerned in a toddler’s life.
Immediately being Father’s Day (June 18), Billboard spoke to Hit-Boy, LARussell, Tee Grizzley and Kota the Good friend about fatherhood in hip-hop and probably the most rewarding wins they get as dad and mom.
Kota the Good friend
“One of the rewarding issues about fatherhood is that I’ve the chance to provide my kids issues that I wanted as a toddler. Fatherhood is a chance to interrupt these generational curses. As I watch my son thrive socially and my daughter mild up every time I stroll within the room makes me really feel like I’m making a distinction on the earth.
Being an excellent father simply takes good scheduling and dedication. It’s additionally about being totally current after I’m within the room. If I’m working, I focus all of my power on my work. If I’m with my youngsters, I focus all of my power on my youngsters. This fashion I’m in a position to give 100% in each areas. I be certain to spend half of my day with my household, doing bathtub time, taking part in, film nights, parks, picnics, [and] placing the children to mattress. That high quality time I imagine makes an enormous distinction with youngsters so I’m all the time certain to find time for it.”
Hit-Boy
“Seeing him form into his personal individual, watching him develop his personal persona and simply working arduous to supply for him. I’m one of many solely artists I see with their child within the studio day-after-day. Whether or not it’s a music video shoot or a studio session I’m bringing him with me to share that have collectively. It takes being current, making it occur regardless. No excuses.”
Tee Grizzley
“Probably the most rewarding factor for me is reliving my childhood by my son and doing it proper this time. Giving him all the possibilities and alternatives I didn’t have. One thing so simple as having each dad and mom in the identical home could make a significant distinction. To search out steadiness it’s important to really plan for time to work and time for household. Every part I do is deliberate and with a function. It’s like having two jobs.”
LARussell
“Probably the most rewarding feeling is taking a look at your youngster and being pleased with what you cultivated. The data you share, the time you give, and the ethics you show are always mirrored again to you thru one other being.
You additionally need to be prepared to point out up day-after-day. Prepared to unfold your self skinny. Prepared to overlook out on pivotal moments on either side. Prepared to sacrifice time, alternative, and so forth. It takes will.”
