# Jay-Z Connection Makes Parents Cool to Kids

> Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reveal how Jay-Z made them cool parents to their three kids.
- Title: Jay-Z Connection Makes Parents Cool to Kids · E! Online
- Summary: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reveal how Jay-Z made them cool parents to their three kids. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos say their appearance in Jay-Z's 2003…
- Keywords: kelly ripa, mark consuelos, jay-z, three kids, change clothes music video, pharrell williams, live with kelly and mark, 2003 music video, 2008, 2011, 2019, 2021
- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437352/jay-z-connection-made-kelly-ripa-mark-consuelos-cool-to-their-three-kids
- Published: 2026-10-22T01:27:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly ripa, mark consuelos, jay-z, three kids, change clothes music video, pharrell williams, live with kelly and mark, 2003 music video, 2008, 2011, 2019, 2021
## Jay-Z Connection
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos say their connection to Jay-Z made them cool parents to their three kids.

> We're not cool
## Teenage Flak
Their kids Michael, Lola, and Joaquin called them outdated during their teenage years.

> they were mercilessly making fun of us in front of their friends
## Jay-Z Video
The couple appeared in Jay-Z's 2003 music video with Pharrell Williams.

> We never dropped it on them that we were in a Jay-Z video
## Son's Reaction
Joaquin was embarrassed of his dad until Jay-Z greeted him at a Knicks game.

> Hey, man!
## Family Moment
Kelly and Mark learned Joaquin knew Jay-Z after their son hugged him at the Knicks game.

> Did you know Dad knows Jay-Z?
## Internet Age
Kelly joked that the internet exists and they could Google their parents' connection to Jay-Z.

> The internet exists, guys. Google.
## Family Growth
The family celebrated milestones like graduations and holidays together through the years.

> And just like that you graduated college
## Family Bond
Kelly and Mark supported their kids through school, sports, and life events.

> It took years off my life watching these young men
## Family Legacy
The family's bond grew stronger as they celebrated each other's achievements and milestones.

> Happy Easter from the year 2012 because Lola approved this photo
## Key takeaway

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos say their appearance in Jay-Z's 2003 music video helped their kids see their parents as cool.