Music artist Laila! confirms she is the daughter of Yasiin Bey
One of music’s rising artist reveals a surprising secret with the world. Popular social media music artist Laila! confirms she is the daughter of rapper Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def. The announcement is sparking widespread interest and excitement among fans and followers.
Representing Brooklyn, New York, Laila!’s overnight rise to fame is inspiring young music artist everywhere. Releasing her self-produced singles “Like That!”, “Not My Problem” and “Show Me (What U Want)”, she quickly gained a dedicated fanbase. Her single “Like That!” is still a top trending sound across multiple social media platforms. In May, Laila! performed the viral hit on the popular music platform 4ShootersOnly, further boosting her brand. Aside from fans supporting her, artist like Teezo Touchdown, Flo Milli and others give praise to her sound.
Despite this remarkable family connection, Laila! decided to keep her father’s identity private. Growing up with a musical icon as a parent, Laila! has always been surrounded by creativity and artistry. As she continues to work hard to carve out her own identity in the music industry, she’s thankful for her father’s support. Laila! made the announcement during a recent interview on WayUp with Angela Yee, where addresses the rumor. Laila! states “Yes, he is my dad y’all. The rumors are true,” answering with a smile. Over the past several weeks, a picture of the two circulated online sparking rumors of their family relation.
An overnight TikTok Sensation
During her interview Laila! also highlighted the unwavering support she receives from her family, particularly her mother, Jessica Chong who is also her manager. Laila! expresses her thoughts stating, “I’m so blessed because I’ve had parents and family who have always been supportive of everything I’ve wanted to do”. The 18 year-old’s caring upbringing empowers her to purse her artistic ambitions with confidence.
As Laila! continues to rise in the music industry, her journey will undoubtedly be one to watch. The news of her father generated an incredible buzz on social media, with fans expressing their surprise and excitement. During her interview, she spoke about making music as a kid with Angela Yee recording her rapping. The two share a special bond, with Angela Yee also being a Brooklyn native and working with Yasiin Bey in the past. With her debut album set to release in September, Laila! is expected to make a significant impact on the music scene. Her unique sound and authentic approach have already garnered worldwide attention. Although Yasiin hasn’t commented publicly about this daughter’s success, there’s no doubt he’s proud to see her follow his musical footsteps.
A Family Affair
Nonetheless, this announcement has fans wondering if a father and daughter collaboration could be in the works. Yasiin Bey’s last single was “No More Parties in SA,” released in 2016. As his farewell to music, he confirmed his retirement shortly after. Laila!’s current mixtape IN CTRL! is also climbing up the streaming charts. That mixtape is available on Spotify and all streaming platforms.
Music artist Laila! confirms she is the daughter of Yasiin Bey
