Daddy's Girl: Famous Fathers and Daughters
Proud papas and their number one girls.
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Bound 2 Fall in Love - This year, baby Nori's birthday is the same as Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, and she couldn't better personify the joy and love between her parents, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Internationally famous before she was even born, North West came early into the spotlight (about five weeks). She debuted on her grandma's show, Kris, with her father making the presentation (Lion King style) and already has a feature in Vogue under her diaper-belt.Having just celebrated a birthday of his own, Yeezus has got to be glowing with pride. But he's not the only proud papa passing on his legacy of fame to his female offspring. Read on for more.(Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)
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Nas and Destiny - While she made a rare cameo in her father's video for the song "Daughters," Destiny's name has been popping up in the Queensbridge MC's songs ever since his debut album, Illmatic, back in 1994. In 2012 Nas dedicated a whole track to her (and fathers and daughters everywhere) on his Life Is Good. "She looked at me like I'm not the cleanest father figure/ But she rocking with it," he spit.(Photos: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images; Courtesy Twitter)
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Eminem and Hailie - Before she could even form full sentences, Em's daughter, Hailie, made her first cameo on her father's debut album, The Slim Shady LP (on a Dr. Dre beat nonetheless). Now a teenager, Hailie continues to inspire the superstar MC to live healthy and make record-breaking albums.(Photos: Scott Gries/PictureGroup; Courtesy Twitter)
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Jay Z and Blue Ivy - Before she was even born, Blue Ivy Carter was more highly anticipated than one of her father's albums. Wasting no time, Hov helped jumpstart his first born child's music career with a guest appearance at the end of his single "Glory," which featured the newest member of the Carter family crying before she was even 10-minutes old.(Photo: DLM Press/PacificCoastNews.com)
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Rev Run and Angela and Vanessa Simmons - When Run's House debuted on MTV back in 2005, Joey Simmons a.k.a. "Rev Run" went from being known as one of the pre-eminent pioneers of hip hop to the lovable father who never loses his sense of humor. Run's daughters, Angela and Vanessa, became celebrities in their own right have turned their own line of footwear, Pastry (launched in 2007), into a household name.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)
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Lil Wayne and Reginae - Lil Wayne's daughter, Reginae, has made claim to her own fame, stuntin' like her daddy (and her momma, reality show star Toya. She was a member of the OMG Girlz and branched her lyrical talent into literary success with the release of Paparazzi Princesses, a novel co-written with Birdman's dauther, Bria Williams.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Will Smith and Willow Smith - This father-daughter duo made their acting debut together in the 2007 megahit I Am Legend, when Willow was only 7. The youngest member of the Smith dynasty, Willow burst onto the music scene with her ubiquitous hit "Whip My Hair," which was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2011 BET Awards. Young Willow, who is signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation label, is set to take on the role of "Orphan Annie" in the musical Annie. Did you expect any less from the daughter of the Fresh Prince?(Photo: Anthony/PacificCoastNews.com)
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Marvin and Nona Gaye - For many offspring of entertainment icons, the pressure to live up to the family name can be overbearing. In the case of Nona Gaye (whose father, Marvin Gaye is widely regarded as the greatest R&B singer of all time) nothing could be further from the truth. In 1992 the singer showed her incipient talent to the world, releasing her first album, Love for the Future, at the age of 18. The 39-year-old has since appeared in several box office hits like Crash, The Matrix Reloaded and XXX: State of the Union. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for KCA)
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Donny Hathaway and Lalah - If Donny Hathaway were alive he would be proud of his daughter, Lalah, who is referred to by many as "the first daughter of soul." The songstress has kept the family legacy alive, releasing award-winning albums since the '90s.(Photo: Gilles Petard/Redferns; Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)
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T.I. and Zonnique - Although technically the stepdaughter of the King of the South, there's no missing links here. Zonnique is part of the colorful pop group OMG Girlz and stars with her folks T.I. and Tiny on T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.(Photos: John Ricard/BET)
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Master P and Cymphonique - As one of the South's perennial music moguls, Percy Miller was a prime example of the importance of diversifying your brand. It's a lesson his daughter clearly took to heart. At only 15 years of age, Cymphonique Miller, known simply as Cymphonique, has already established herself as a force in the entertainment industry. In addition to starring in the hit show How to Rock on Nickolodeon, the teen star has also released a number of hit singles including "Lil Miss Swaggar," "Daddy I'm a Rockstar" and "Butterflies." In 2011 she was nominated for a BET Award for Best Female Artist. At the rate she's going, there is no doubt that P will have plenty to brag about as his empire continues to grow.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
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Lil’ Boosie and Iviona - With his life back on track, this Father's Day, Lil Boosie has a lot more to be thankful for than most. Released from prison earlier this year, Boosie is sure to be spending this special day with his children, and there's one in particular who might have a musical treat cooked up for daddy. The rapper's daughter, Iviona, burst on the scene in 2009, kicking freestyles as a way to commuincate with her then incarcerated father. And now five years later, she's still stuntin' on the mic like her daddy. Who knows, maybe next Father’s Day they will release a father-daughter album. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)
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Snoop Dogg and Cori B - Following in the footsteps of her father, West Coast legend Snoop Dogg, Cori B is making her own mark on pop culture. The rap royalty released her debut single, "Do My Thang," back in 2011, appeared in her father's video for the song "Daddy's Girl," and most recently was featured on his Reincarnation track, "No Guns Allowed." (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
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Ludacris and Karma - Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish, and well... ask Ludacris. He not only has he taught his daughter, Karma, how to create a website, but together they have created a website that allows children and parents to learn together. Karmasworld.com strategically blends education and entertainment, allowing children to have fun while learning subjects like math and geography and even teaches them practical applications like proper etiquette and self-esteem.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for KCA)
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Bobby Brown and Bobbi Kristina - As the only offspring from the marriage of Bobby Brown and the late music icon Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown knows full well the life of a celebrity child. She's sang on Oprah, and starred in reality shows Being Bobby Brown and The Houstons: On Our Own.(Photos: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)
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