Our Favorite Unapologetically Black Dads
Great moguls make great fathers.
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Jay-Z - The happiness Jay Z wears on his face when he chills with his daughter, Blue Ivy, shows the abundance of love he gives her. Jay proves you can be an OG and a playful, fun-loving father.(Photo: INFphoto.com)
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Carmelo Anthony - The love Carmelo has for Kiyan is so obvious. Kiyan is like his mini-me. From watching Ninja Turtles to playing basketball together, we adore their father-son relationship.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Kevin Hart - We all remember Kevin poking fun at his son’s big head in his comedic standups. But nothing tops a dad who does the #Runningmanchallenge with his kids. His relationship with them is adorable!(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)
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T.I. - T.I. may be known for having a large clan of children, but he makes sure to invest time into each and everyone of them. Whatever their interests may be, T.I. is there to support them.(Photo: T.I. via Instagram)
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Kanye West - If there’s one thing Kanye always says he needs the money for it’s his kids. He wants to build wealth so that his children are set. His “Only One” video with Nori melted our hearts and showed us a side to Kanye we hadn’t really seen before. Plus, the matching outfits with his kids are everything.(Photo: Clint Brewer / Splash News)
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Steph Curry - Many of us first fell in love with Curry’s relationship with his daughter, Riley, during his NBA press conferences. We love how he just lets his daughter be who she is and embraces every inch of her personality.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Will Smith - Will accepts his kids for who they are. He enjoys their free spirits but also knows how to let them know that there are boundaries they can’t cross.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV)
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Barack Obama - Our #POTUS allows for his daughters to chase their dreams no matter what industry they want to explore. And, he understands that even though he is the President of the United States, his daughters have busy lives and are growing up. He also loves that they take after their mother. Who wouldn’t? Michelle is #Lifegoals. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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David Otunga - David Otunga and his son lift weights together and it’s the cutest sight to see. We love dads who know how to get their kids active and involved.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Jermaine Dupri - JD always looks out for his baby. He wants her to venture out, dream big and find herself. He doesn’t ever want her to stay stuck in one place.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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Lil Wayne - Remember the fabulous party that Wayne through for his eldest daughter, Reginae Carter? Lil Wayne says he will do anything for his kids, and we believe it. He always makes sure she feels like a princess.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)
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Rev Run - Rev Run is silly, open and easy to talk to. He may get strict when one of his kids messes up, I mean he is the reverend after all, but he makes sure to show them the love they need.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Birdman - Birdman has his son’s back to the fullest. He encourages his son to go after whatever career he wants in life -- but he’s also quick to let him know, whenever Brian wants to put himself on the Cash Money payroll, he just has to say the word.(Photo: John Ricard/FilmMagic)
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Snoop Dogg - Snoop loves his kids greatly. He is constantly advising them how to advance themselves professionally. He wants them to perfect their crafts with quality and never take the easy way out.(Photo: Larry Busacca/KCA2011/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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Ice Cube - Cube is very protective of his babies. He makes sure to educate them about the wrongdoings of police brutality and staying safe in a world where racial hatred is escalating.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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