Overview
- Yungblud says his grandmother told him throughout childhood that Rod Stewart was his grandfather.
- He recounts the belief lasting until about age nine, when a checkout discovery of a Stewart CD exposed the family fib.
- Yungblud adds that Stewart later messaged him on Instagram with, "Alright my wee grandson!"
- He jokes he has never taken a DNA test to confirm any relation but treats the exchange as lighthearted.
- The story, previously mentioned on Lorraine, resurfaced in fresh coverage by outlets including NME, Rolling Stone and People on Oct. 21.