John Legend, renowned for his soulful voice and global fan base, faces moments of parental embarrassment courtesy of his own children. During a recent appearance on The Late Late Show With James Corden, Legend shared humorous anecdotes about family life.
Legend, a father of three with wife Chrissy Teigen, recounted how his kids, particularly his son who is a music aficionado, insist on listening to his songs during school drop-offs. “Especially my son… He knows all my songs and he’s like Rain Man with the lengths of the songs,” Legend chuckled. “He remembers how long each song is and he’s like, ‘Actually ‘Green Light’ is a little longer than this one, it’s 3:19.'”
The singer jokingly admitted feeling awkward blasting his own music at school, especially knowing other celebrity children like Jay-Z and Beyonce’s offspring attend the same school. “I’m pulling up, playing my music loud and it’s embarrassing,” he confessed with a smile.
Recently, Legend and Teigen revealed the origin of their youngest daughter’s name, Esti, derived from a discovery of familial ties. “John learned that it was actually his great-grandmother’s name,” Teigen shared warmly.
Despite the occasional embarrassment, Legend cherishes these familial moments, showcasing a heartwarming glimpse into their celebrity family life.