Who are Saweetie’s parents? Meet Trinidad Valentin and Johnny Harper

Who are Saweetie’s parents? Meet Trinidad Valentin and Johnny Harper

Saweetie, real name Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, is an American rapper, songwriter, fashion designer, actress and social media influencer. She gained significant popularity for her single Icy Girl in 2017. Even though Saweetie is a celebrity who has hit the headlines many times, this time, her fans are curious to know more about the rapper’s family. So, who are Saweetie’s parents?

Saweetie’s parents
The American rapper poses with her parents Jonathan and Trinidad at her "High Maintenance" Listening Event on 12 March 2018, in Hollywood, California. Photo: Jerritt Clark
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Saweetie was raised alongside her twin sisters, Maya and Milan. Her grandfather is named Willie Harper, a former American football player who played for the San Francisco 49ers. Her grandmother is Roxanne Glass. Her grandmother took care of her when she was young.

Who are Saweetie’s parents?

Their names are Johnny Harper and Trinidad Valentin. Where are Saweetie's parents from? Both of her parents come from mixed ethnic backgrounds. Her father is of African-American descent, while her mom is of Filipina and Chinese heritage.

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Who is Saweetie's father?

Saweetie's dad
The American rapper and her fatherJohnny Harper attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on 27 June 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Paras Griffin
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Her father is Johnny Harper. He grew up alongside eight siblings. As of 2022, he is 48 years old as he was born on 29 October 1973. He comes from an athletic family as his father was also a football player.

Johnny played football for the San Jose State when he was a youth, while his father played for the San Francisco 49ers as a linebacker for eleven years.

Harper has three children, whom he shares with his wife, Trinidad Valentin. Surprisingly, Johnny Harper was only 20 years when Saweetie was born.

Johnny has always been supportive of her daughter's career. He accompanied his daughter to the red carpet at the 2021 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Who is Saweetie’s mother?

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Saweetie’s mother is Trinidad Valentin, and she is a former American video model. Trinidad is widely recognized as the mother of the renowned American rapper, Saweetie.

Trinidad was born in 1976 and was raised alongside six siblings. She is 46 years old as of 2022, and she comes from a mixed ethnic background of Filipina and Chinese heritage. The model gave birth to her firstborn daughter, Saweetie, at the age of 17. Her mother helped her raise Saweetie as she was still a teenager and had to work.

Saweetie’s mom came into the limelight when she was featured by her daughter in an episode of The Icy Life in 2020. Trinidad had also appeared in music videos of renowned artists like Nelly’s Ride With Me and DMX's What These Bit*hes Want featuring SisQó. She also appeared in some of LL Cool J's music videos.

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On 2 March 2022, Trinidad also hit the headlines when she made an appearance at Billboard Magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards ceremony event. She presented her daughter with the year's honour Game Changer Award.

Who is Saweetie's mother?
Trinidad Valentin speaks onstage during Billboard Women in Music 2022 at YouTube Theater on 02 March 2022, in Inglewood, California. Photo: Emma McIntyre
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Where are Saweetie's mom and dad now?

The couple reportedly resides in Central Valley, California, USA.

Who is Saweetie related to?

The rapper is an immediate cousin to Gabrielle Union, an American actress and television producer. She is also a cousin to Zaytoven, an award-winning music producer.

How is Saweetie related to MC Hammer?

The American music producer MC Hammer is her uncle. Hammer is also the father of Gabriella Union.

FAQs

  1. Who are Saweetie’s parents? The rapper’s parents are Johnny Harper and Trinidad Valentin.
  2. What is Saweetie's dad's race? He is of African-American descent.
  3. Who is Saweetie's mom? She is a former music model from the United States. When she was a teenager, she appeared in a number of music videos, such as Nelly's Ride With Me and DMX's What These Bit*hes Want featuring SisQó.
  4. Who is Saweetie’s father? Her father is Johnny Harper; he is a former football player who played for the San Jose State.
  5. Who are Saweetie's family members? She has two siblings, Maya and Milan. The renowned rapper is also a cousin to Gabrielle Union and Zaytoven. MC Hammer is her uncle, and her grandparents are Willie Harper and Roxanne Glass.
  6. Why are Saweetie’s parents famous? Trinidad and Johnny gained public attention for being Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper’s parents.

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Unlike many celebrities, who tend to keep their families away from the public eye, Saweetie is different. The rapper regularly posts her parents on social media. Interestingly, Saweetie's parents have been supportive of their daughter's career in the entertainment scene, and often accompany her to major events.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Night Mongina (Lifestyle writer) Night Mongina is an article writer with an experience of three years. She has been working as a writer in Legit.ng since August 2021. She won the Writer of the Year Award on Legit in 2023. Night worked with (KNA) Kenya News Agency as a freelance writer (2016-2017). She graduated with a Diploma in Health Records and Information from Kisii University in 2018. In 2023, Night finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. In March 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: nightmongina@gmail.com