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You may or may not know who female rapper Saweetie is, but one thing that might intrigue you about the “Icy Girl” lyricist is that she’s related to Gabrielle Union. While making singer Kehlani her #WCW last week, Union mentioned that the expectant star has collaborated with “my little cousin @saweetie.” When someone asked if the 25-year-old rapper is her play cousin or real cousin, Union confirmed they’re actually family. They are second cousins.
“Yup. Her father and I are 1st cousins,” Union said on Twitter. “Her grandma is my aunt Joanne Glass who I based Eva from ‘Deliver Us From Eva’ on. #FunFact #DozensOfCousins”
That would explain why Union is a fan of the rapper. Back in April she posted a video of herself jamming to Saweetie’s music while hanging out with L.A.’s Finest co-star Jessica Alba, and Saweetie shared it.
Saweetie has also shown cuzzo some love. In an interview with Teen Vogue, she mentioned how support from Union, as well as Shonda Rhimes, too, has meant a lot to her.
“When I get recognition from dope women in the industry who are choosing to listen to my music, it makes me feel like I’m doing something right,” she shared. “I make music that makes me happy and I know that I like my music. But when other people do as well, it means a lot to me. It feels really good and it’s very exciting.”
They aren’t the only famous cousins showing one another love whom you probably didn’t know about. From actresses related to famous politicians to people who found out they were connected because of Ancestry tests, check out nine other famous folks who are related that you may not have known about. Tell a friend.
