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Ja Rule Announces Daughter Brittney's Pregnancy, Adopts 'Big Poppa' Granddad Moniker

He revealed it on Sherri following a sonogram-in-a-box surprise recorded for the family.

Overview

  • During his Oct. 16 appearance, the 49-year-old said he is about to be a grandfather and joked the title “doesn’t even sound right.”
  • Brittney later confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing video of her parents opening the box and writing that “this little bean is having a little bean.”
  • Host Sherri Shepherd presented a custom cardigan reading “Big Poppa” after Ja Rule chose the nickname for his new role.
  • He told TMZ he plans to open a special account for the baby that accrues interest over 18 years.
  • Brittney and husband Tevin Aitken married in May 2025, and the couple has not disclosed a due date or the baby’s gender.