Family Ties: Superstars' Musical Siblings

For every music star, there's a sibling trying to get on too

Family Ties: Superstars' Musical Relatives - Rihanna's brother, who goes by the name of GQ (hold your head, Omar Epps), released his first single, "Feel Me," last November. We can't say we're surprised. For every musical mega-talent, there's a brother or sister (or sometimes a second cousin once-removed) who's trying to get on too. Maybe talent runs in the genepool, or maybe nepotism runs rampant in the music industry—or maybe both. In celebration of National Siblings Day click on to see the less-famous musical siblings of some of your favorite superstars. (Photo: Courtesy rap-up.com)

1 / 10

Family Ties: Superstars' Musical Relatives - Rihanna's brother, who goes by the name of GQ (hold your head, Omar Epps), released his first single, "Feel Me," last November. We can't say we're surprised. For every musical mega-talent, there's a brother or sister (or sometimes a second cousin once-removed) who's trying to get on too. Maybe talent runs in the genepool, or maybe nepotism runs rampant in the music industry—or maybe both. In celebration of National Siblings Day click on to see the less-famous musical siblings of some of your favorite superstars. (Photo: Courtesy rap-up.com)

Baby Stace (Mase's sister) - Back in the late '90s, every rap crew needed a so-called first lady, and Ma$e's little sister, Baby Stase, filled that role for his Harlem World troupe.(Photo: Courtesy Columbia Records)

2 / 10

Baby Stace (Mase's sister) - Back in the late '90s, every rap crew needed a so-called first lady, and Ma$e's little sister, Baby Stase, filled that role for his Harlem World troupe.(Photo: Courtesy Columbia Records)

Jungle (Nas' brother) - After years of on-wax shout-outs in his older brother's songs, Jungle debuted on the mic as part of Nas' Bravehearts crew, which scored a big hit in 2001 with "Oochie Wally." (Photo: Soul Brother/FilmMagic)

3 / 10

Jungle (Nas' brother) - After years of on-wax shout-outs in his older brother's songs, Jungle debuted on the mic as part of Nas' Bravehearts crew, which scored a big hit in 2001 with "Oochie Wally." (Photo: Soul Brother/FilmMagic)

C Dove (Ray J and Brandy's alleged half brother) - Alabama rapper C-Dove made some waves a few years ago when he allegeed he was the illegitimate half brother to Brandy and Ray J. Brandy denied the claims, although Ray has confirmed them in radio interviews before.(Photo: Courtesy Myspace.com)

4 / 10

C Dove (Ray J and Brandy's alleged half brother) - Alabama rapper C-Dove made some waves a few years ago when he allegeed he was the illegitimate half brother to Brandy and Ray J. Brandy denied the claims, although Ray has confirmed them in radio interviews before.(Photo: Courtesy Myspace.com)

Donn T (Questlove's sister) - Singer Donn T, sister to Roots drummer/frontman Questlove, released her funky debut album, Kaleidoscopic, last year.(Photo: Courtesy More About Music Records)

5 / 10

Donn T (Questlove's sister) - Singer Donn T, sister to Roots drummer/frontman Questlove, released her funky debut album, Kaleidoscopic, last year.(Photo: Courtesy More About Music Records)

ADVERTISEMENT
James Lackey (Usher's brother) - With production credits for Diddy, Lloyd and his older brother, Usher, beatmaker James Lackey is starting to stand out on his own.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

6 / 10

James Lackey (Usher's brother) - With production credits for Diddy, Lloyd and his older brother, Usher, beatmaker James Lackey is starting to stand out on his own.  (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Vaughn Anthony (John Legend's brother) - The family that plays together, stays together. John Legend hooked up his talented younger brother Vaughn Anthony with opening spots on tour and a deal with his own HomeSchool Records. (Photo: Judy Eddy / WENN.com)

7 / 10

Vaughn Anthony (John Legend's brother) - The family that plays together, stays together. John Legend hooked up his talented younger brother Vaughn Anthony with opening spots on tour and a deal with his own HomeSchool Records. (Photo: Judy Eddy / WENN.com)

The Braxtons (Toni Braxton's sisters) - Toni Braxton debuted as part of girl-group The Braxtons alongside her sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar (say their names 10 times fast—we dare you). Years after she launched her stellar solo career, Toni and her siblings reunited in 2011 for a reality show, Braxton Family Values.(Photo: Courtesy WeTv)

8 / 10

The Braxtons (Toni Braxton's sisters) - Toni Braxton debuted as part of girl-group The Braxtons alongside her sisters Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar (say their names 10 times fast—we dare you). Years after she launched her stellar solo career, Toni and her siblings reunited in 2011 for a reality show, Braxton Family Values.(Photo: Courtesy WeTv)

Kevon Edmonds (Babyface's brother) - With several gold singles in the '90s—as both a solo act and as part of After 7—Kevon Edmonds has proved himself to be more than just Babyface's older brother.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

9 / 10

Kevon Edmonds (Babyface's brother) - With several gold singles in the '90s—as both a solo act and as part of After 7—Kevon Edmonds has proved himself to be more than just Babyface's older brother.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Illa J (J. Dilla's brother) - Illa J's beats and rhymes definitely recall the laidback Detroit swing of his older brother, legendary Detroit producer/MC J. Dilla—and that's a good thing.(Photo: Courtesy Delicious Vinyl Recordings)

10 / 10

Illa J (J. Dilla's brother) - Illa J's beats and rhymes definitely recall the laidback Detroit swing of his older brother, legendary Detroit producer/MC J. Dilla—and that's a good thing.(Photo: Courtesy Delicious Vinyl Recordings)