Black Celebs Who Are Killin’ The Parenting Game!

Here are just a few celeb parents who are doing a wonderful job at the hardest job of them all!

Last week, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna almost broke the internet with the announcement of their baby girl, Rocki Irish Mayers. The couple has been focused on their growing family since the birth of their son, RZA, in 2022, and Riot in 2023, and they make adorable and incredible parents that folks online can’t get enough of.

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With baby fever excitement in the air, we wanted to shine a light on some more Black celebrity parents who are doing a great job raising their families. Have a look and see if you agree with us.

Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade:

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 12: Dahveon Morris, Jolinda Wade, Zaya Wade, 2023 inductee Dwyane Wade, Kaavia James Wade, Gabrielle Union and Zaire Wade attend the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are doing a wonderful job of raising their blended family. The couple has also been very vocal in supporting their transgender daughter, Zaya Wade, and supporting LGBTQ causes.

Barack & Michelle Obama

CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 04: U.S. President elect Barack Obama stands on stage along with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia (red dress) and Sasha (black dress) during an election night gathering in Grant Park on November 4, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama defeated Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) by a wide margin in the election to become the first African-American U.S. President elect. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Of course, we have to show love to our favorite White House parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, who did their best to be present parents to their daughters while under the public eye.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith

WESTWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 07: (Clockwise) Actor Will Smith, son Trey, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, daughter Willow and son/actor Jaden Smith arrive at the World Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “The Pursuit of Happyness” at the Mann Village Theatre and Mann Bruin Theatre on December 7, 2006 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Though we all know a lot about the Smith family drama (maybe too much), there is no denying that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have done their very best to raise their kids with a whole lotta love.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z

From the rare glimpses we get to see into their private lives, it’s obvious that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are hands-on parents who adore their children. They’re often seen beaming with pride when watching their daughters shine in the spotlight.

Usher

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lowkey both messed up but it’s ok 😔🙏🏾 @Usher Raymond dc: @Anji #fyp #viral #SmoothBlues

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When it comes to his children, Usher is a private man. But every now and then, we get to see him be a cute and goofy dad in TikToks with his eldest son, Nayvid Raymond.

Ciara & Russell Wilson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: (L-R) Ciara, Sienna Princess Wilson, Future Zahir Wilburn, Win Harrison Wilson and Russell Wilson attend the Haddad Fashion Show at Macy’s Herald Square on September 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Macy’s)

Russell Wilson and Ciara are another power couple doing a wonderful job of raising their blended family. We love to see it.

Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert:

PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: (L-R) Teyana Taylor, Junie and Rue Rose, and Iman Shumpert attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “A Thousand And One” Premiere at The Ray Theatre on January 22, 2023 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Focus Features)

Though Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert are divorced, we used to get a glimpse into their family life in their reality series “We Got Love Teyana & Iman,” and see them be wonderful parents to daughters, Junie and Rue Rose.

Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian

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Vacationing with the girls and trying the wall to wall dance. Now that’s fun! #foryoupage #fyp

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Another couple doing a great job at raising their young family is Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian. The parents often post their family life on Instagram and this is one family we can’t get enough of.

Cardi B

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Cardi B, Kulture Kiari Cephus and Martha Stewart attend the Alexander Wang show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

If you follow Cardi B on Instagram, then you’ve no doubt seen how funny she is with her kids. She is also definitely raising them to have unshakable confidence, just like their momma.

John Legend & Chrissy Teigen

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 14: In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and their children, Miles and Luna pose with Minnie Mouse while celebrating Luna’s birthday at Disneyland on April 14, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images)

John Legend is another celebrity who often posts his family life on Instagram, and we love seeing the wonderful bond he shares with his adorable children.

Mariah Carey

To us, Mariah Carey might be a superstar, but to her kids, she is just a regular, loving mom who can’t help but embarrass them sometimes. Mimi is definitely doing something right in the parenting department.

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 25: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex tend to their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor at a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation during their royal tour of South Africa on September 25, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Toby Melville – Pool/Getty Images)

By choosing to leave the stress of Royal life and put their kids first, it’s clear that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have their priorities straight when it comes to their children.

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