# Sombr Rejects 'Nepo Baby' Label

> Sombr calls 'nepo baby' label 'incredibly insane' after family's HIV/AIDS work.
- Title: Sombr Rejects 'Nepo Baby' Label · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Sombr calls 'nepo baby' label 'incredibly insane' after family's HIV/AIDS work. Sombr rejects 'nepo baby' label, stating his parents' HIV/AIDS advocacy…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/sombr-nepo-baby-label-interview-mom-dad-1236344915
- Author: Alicia Urrea
- Published: 2026-09-22T22:23:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sombr, nepo baby, hiv aids, warner records, billboard hot 100, alternative airplay
## Sombr on nepo baby label
Sombr says the 'nepo baby' label is 'incredibly insane' after hearing it attached to his name during his rapid rise to stardom.

> Every time I see an artist blow up, I’m like, ‘OK, this artist is great. I love them so much. They’re so talented.’ Three months later, somehow they’re a nepo baby.
## Sombr's parents' work
Sombr’s father, Andy Boose, worked with HIV/AIDS organizations, while his mother, Bennah Serfaty, focused on HIV/AIDS prevention.

> I will forever respect my dad and my mom. I’m so f, ing proud of them, because to devote your life to something like that is so incredible and important.
## Career timeline
Sombr dropped out of New York’s Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts after his music career took priority.
## Early career
Sombr’s 2022 song 'Caroline' gained TikTok attention and led to interest from Warner Records, the 'hungriest' label for him.
## Breakthrough hit
Sombr’s 2024 song 'Back to Friends' debuted at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2025, climbing to No. 7.
## Debut album success
Sombr’s debut album 'I Barely Know Her' debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 in August 2025, with a second Hot 100 hit '12 to 12'.
## Key takeaway

Sombr rejects 'nepo baby' label, stating his parents' HIV/AIDS advocacy helped his music career.