# Sombr Denies Nepo Baby Label

> Sombr calls nepotism claims 'incredibly insane' after Grammy nomination.
- Title: Sombr Denies Nepo Baby Label · The Hollywood Reporter
- Summary: Sombr calls nepotism claims 'incredibly insane' after Grammy nomination. Sombr rejects nepo baby label, crediting parents' AIDS advocacy work for his career…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/sombr-nepo-baby-incredibly-insane-father-andy-boose-1236707831
- Author: McKinley Franklin
- Published: 2026-09-22T20:14:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sombr, nepo baby, amfar, grammy, andy boose, bennah serfaty
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sombr rejects nepo baby label, crediting parents' AIDS advocacy work for his career success.