- Jett Hamilton Roberts was born to three-time Grammy awards winner Jill Scott and famous Philadephia based drummer Lil John Roberts in Los Angeles, California
- He was the first child she had after failing to conceive in her first marriage with Lyzel Williams in 2001
- The 16 year-old born after his mother spent 36 hours in labor
Jett Hamilton Roberts is the son of singer, songwriter, model, poet, and actress, Jill Scott. He is the product of a relationship between the Why Did I Get Married? actress and popular drummer Lil John Roberts.
His parents were initially engaged but it ended two months after Jett was born. Though his parents are not together anymore, the 16 year-old was raised by his mother with help from her friends and family.
Here is everything you need to know about him.
Who is He?
He was born on the 20th day of April 2009 in Los Angeles, California. His mother Jill Scott is a three-time Grammy award winner, while his father Lil John Robert is one of the most sought-after drummers from Philadelphia. The 16 year-old was initially due for 25th April but was born five days earlier.
How His Parents Met
There is no detail indicating when, where, and how Roberts’ parents met, but, on 20th June 2008, the pair were said to have shared a kiss at a concert in New York’s Carnegie Hall. They went ahead to announce to the gathering that they were engaged. However, the engagement didn’t materialize into a marriage as they split just two months after Jett was born. His mother revealed on 23rd June 2009 that she and her son’s father have broken up.
Prior to his parents’ relationship, his mother was first married to her long-term boyfriend Lyzel Williams in 2001. The union lasted seven years and ended in divorce in 2007. A year later, his mother made their engagement public.
The mother of the 16 year-old tried marriage for the second time with boyfriend Mike Dobson on 25th June 2016. Fifteen months later, she filed for a divorce.
Here Is Everything You Need To Know About Jill Scott’s Son
1. His mother gives birth to him despite not being able to do so in her first marriage
Jett’s mother didn’t bear a child during her first marriage with graphic designer Lyzel Williams. Therefore, having him was the most amazing thing that’s ever happened to her, she said.
His mother found out she was pregnant with him when she was leaving for Bostwana to film a show. She went on to spend the first three months of her pregnancy in Africa filming despite the challenges.
When her son was due, she spent 36 hours in labor before he was born.
2. Jett’s mother is a three-time Grammy award winner
His mother is an amazing singer and songwriter and has been rewarded for the gift of her talent to the American music industry. From 2001 to 2017, she has received a total of 14 Grammy award nominations and has won three out of them.
The first Jett’s mother won a Grammy award was in 2005 for her song Cross My Mind in the Best Urban/Alternate performance. Two years later, she won another in the Best Traditional R &B Performance for her song with George Benson and Al Jarreau God Bless The Child. Her last was in 2008 for Daydreaming with Lupe Fiasco in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance.
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3. Though his parents are not together, there are other male figures in his life
Even though the mother and father of the 16 year-old are not together, this didn’t hinder him from having other male figures in his life like Uncle Scott and Uncle Lance. His mother once revealed that Jett has male figures who teach him the basic rules of life like how to fight and also manners, and how to take the trash out. These male figures encourage him to keep it by celebrating him anytime he does those things.
His mother said she never considered herself a single mum because she had a village of friends who were helping her raise her son. Although, she and Jett’s father have agreed to co-parent their son.
4. His mother named her foundation after his great grandmother
Jett’s mother established the Blues Babe Foundation to provide monetary assistance to young minority students to cover their university expenses. This assistance targets students between the ages of 16 and 21 and also those residing in Philadelphia, Camden, and Delaware valley.
The foundation was named after Jett’s great grandmother known as ‘Blue Babe’.
5. How rich is his mother?
The mother of the 16 year-old has earned a pretty decent amount of money from her career as a singer/songwriter, poet, and actress. According to the media, Jett’s mother has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
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