Rapper Xzibit Encourages Men to “Man Up” and Be a Real Father to Kids

June 24, 2010 by tiffanyb
Filed under: Celebrity Baby News

Rapper Xzibit just recently got an early Father’s Day gift - a son, and he took the opportunity to write an encouraging blog post to all the fathers out there.

Xzibit recently welcomed his third son Gatlyn and after spending Father’s day with his two sons, Tremayne, 15 (his son Xavier died shortly after being born premature in 2008) he decided to get men to “step up” and become real fathers.

The rapper encouraged men to “man up” and take real responsibility of their children even if it means missing out on things like “time with the fellas.” He admits that being a father is the most rewarding thing he has ever done and will do in his life.

Xzibit wrote some words of wisdom on his blog - “There is no handbook on being a father. It’s not easy by any means and it takes a lot of work, but they didn’t asked to be brought here so, MAN UP, and handle it. When you have children, love them, stay involved with them, teach them what you know and if you don’t know much, love them enough to make sure they get the education and opportunities you didn’t. Show them you love them everyday regardless, whether happy, sad, rich or poor. It doesn’t take money to spend time.”