From The Hollywood Reporter · McKinley Franklin · · 50s
Sombr Denies Nepo Baby Label
Sombr calls nepotism claims 'incredibly insane' after Grammy nomination.
In brief
Sombr calls nepotism claims 'incredibly insane' after Grammy nomination. Sombr rejects nepo baby label, crediting parents' AIDS advocacy work for his career success. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Sombr addresses nepotism claims
Sombr says it's 'incredibly insane' that people would consider him a child of nepotism.
“Sombr says it's "incredibly insane" that people would consider him a child of nepotism”
Parents' amfar work
Sombr points to both parents' professional history with amfar, the foundation for aids research.
Proud of parents' dedication
Sombr says he's proud of his parents' work and doesn't think his father boosted his career.
Artist success timeline
Sombr notes artists often become popular quickly, then are labeled nepo babies three months later.
Parents' impact on career
Sombr says his parents' AIDS advocacy work is what helped him get signed as an artist.
The bottom line
Sombr rejects nepo baby label, crediting parents' AIDS advocacy work for his career success.
