Snoop Dogg, Will Smith & More Get Special Shout Outs On Father's Day
By Tony M. Centeno
June 16, 2025
Some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop were honored by their children and families on Father's Day.
On Sunday, June 15, timelines across social media were flooded with tributes to rap dads everywhere. Snoop Dogg was blessed with several dedications, including an adorable one from his young granddaughter. In the video he posted, the toddler wished her grandpa a Happy Father's Day by presenting him with three handmade cards. One of the cards said, "Rad Dad," and another featured a photo of her on the cover.
"Happy Father's Day Popa Snoop. I love you!" she says into the camera.
Meanwhile, another beloved rap dad got some love from his kids. Will Smith spent Father's Day performing in front of thousands of fans at Wembley Stadium in London for Capitol's Summertime Ball 2025 with his longtime friend DJ Jazzy Jeff. During his set, Will's son, Jaden, made a surprise appearance to wish him a Happy Father's Day. Will loved the gesture so much that he posted the moment along with other special moments with his other kids, Willow and Trey, to his Instagram timeline.
"Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and dad figures out there!" Smith wrote.
There were plenty more tributes to Hip-Hop's beloved dads. Despite all the hardships he's going through, Sean "Diddy" Combs also got some love from his sons and youngest daughter, Love, on Father's Day. Christian "King" Combs posted a throwback photo of him and his dad with the caption, "Happy Fathers Day Pops!! I Love you & miss you !!! We waiting for you at 🏡." His other son, Justin, also posted a touching message for his dad.
"HAPPY FATHER’S DAY POPS THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME LIFE & ALWAYS BEING PRESENT! MY SUPER HERO!" he wrote. "I’M W YOU 4EVER NO MATTTER WHAT!! MISS YOU & LOVE YOU"
Check out some more tributes from other rappers to their dads below.