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Like many other Americans, NFL star Cam Newton also has had his share of challenges in 2020. However, the issue currently weighing on him has little to do with the relatively lackluster first season he has had as quarterback for the New England Patriots. The famed football star admitted his current challenge is personal and…

Martell Holt, one of the stars of OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” is now adjusting to life as a single father. In season one, Holt was introduced with his wife Melody and the family business they created as successful custom home builders. However, after more than a decade of marriage, she filed for divorce. Rolling…

Congrats are in order for Usher. The “Peace Sign” singer is officially a #girldad. The 41-year-old singer and longtime girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea have welcomed their first child together. Usher confirmed the news on Instagram and revealed his daughter’s name with an adorable picture of the newborn’s tiny hand resting on his finger. “We are feeling…

No matter who you are, your child’s first day of school calls for a mandatory photo op and this is no different for Drake. The rapper, who has kept his son hidden from the spotlight, has recently started showing more of his son Adonis. One of those moments happened on Wednesday, Sept. 9, on his…

Usher is “really excited” to be a dad again, as he confirmed recent reports that his girlfriend, Jenn Goicoechea, is expecting a baby. The “DJ Got Us Falling In Love” hitmaker and Goicoechea were reported to be expecting a baby together earlier this month, and the singer has now confirmed the reports, saying he and…

Grab the remote and get ready. TV One’s popular series “Uncensored” is coming back for a third season. The docuseries is known for exploring the private lives of some of today’s most notable stars. Season three premieres Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, with actor Larenz Tate. Tate’s acting career took off after his role in the…

Hailing from southwest Atlanta, aka the SWATS, Keith A. Lewis Jr. and Jermaine Clarke understand the hardships of growing up as Black men in the city. With young kids being exposed to so much these days, Black fathers’ presence and guidance are more important than ever. Lewis and Clarke, high school best friends and dedicated…

Travis Scott is raising his daughter Stormi to be “aware” of the world. The 28-year-old rapper shares his two-year-old daughter with former partner Kylie Jenner, and revealed that he wants to keep her aware of what’s happening in the world, despite her young age. Travis told GQ magazine: “I’m keeping her aware of what’s going…

Trey Songz is proud to be a dad and he got some ink to prove his love for baby Noah. Songz used the social media platform Instagram on Monday, Aug. 17, where he shared images of his new ink. The tattoo featured his son’s face on his forearm with words “Noah’s Dad” written underneath. The…

Eric Helm arrived in Atlanta at the turn of the millennium from his San Francisco stomping grounds and less than two years into his transition from the Bay Area, he decided on a career in real estate. “I wanted to practice real estate because I have love for my people and enjoy helping them solve…

Anthony Di’Angelo Ingram Jr. is a father and rap artist known as D2G. The Chicago native and Columbia graduate speaks fervently about the responsibility of fatherhood. Rolling out spoke to Ingram about the type of legacy he would like to leave to his two children, what fatherhood has taught him about himself and the importance…

Brian Lee is a man of God, a husband, father, teacher and coach. He has been married for 16 years and has two children. Rolling out spoke to Lee about his approach to fatherhood what it has taught him and why the Bible is his playbook. What legacy are you leaving for your children and…

Randy Hairston is a media-based entrepreneur and the father of two sons, Christiaan and Joshua. A proud San Francisco native, Hairston enjoys a bicoastal career, which currently finds him between his original stomping grounds and the city of Atlanta monthly. Hairston entered the entertainment industry in 2004 with a passion for music production and has…

J. Wyndal Gordon was born in Washington, D.C., and raised Maryland. He graduated from Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Gordon is a well-respected trial attorney practitioner who represents individuals and small businesses in litigation matters throughout Maryland and D.C. federal courts. He also is a proud member of several…

Bryce Dallas Howard enlists actor Will Smith and “SNL” star Kenan Thompson for her documentary film Dads, an intimate look at primary parenting from the father’s point of view. Directed by Howard, the film spotlights six fathers from around the world. Smith, Thompson and other high-profile dads also share their personal stories of fatherhood. Rolling…

While many dads struggle with doing their kids’ hair, Russell Wilson is making it known that he’s got it covered. Ciara has nothing to worry about when it comes to her baby girl’s hair being taken care of if she’s away or needs a break as she showed on Instagram. The 34-year-old singer shared a…

Lawrence Robinson recently scored a breakout role on Tyler Perry‘s series “Sistas” where he plays Chris, the love interest of Shari Belafonte’s character, Lisa Mott. He spoke with rolling out about how his son helped him maintain focus on his greater goals while simultaneously holding down a gig at the airport.

Diddy has launched a “family business” for his kids. The 50-year-old rapper admitted his “thinking had to change” when former partner Kim Porter passed away from pneumonia-related compilations in November 2018, and now he’s focusing on the future for their kids Quincy, 28, Christian, 22, and twin girls D’Lila Star and Jessie James, 13. Diddy…

Rapper T.I. is father to daughters Deyjah, 18, and Heiress, 4, and has said that while he’s happy for his children to “date and have experiences,” he doesn’t want them to be negatively impacted by the end of a romance. The 39-year-old said on his hit reality TV show, “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family…