Kniko Howard is a celebrity kid who is famous for being the eldest son of actress and Mint Swim founder, Draya Michele.

Kniko Howard’s Early Life

• Kniko Howard was born when his mother, Draya Michele AKA Andraya Michele Howard was 17.
• He is 19 as of 2022.
• He spent most of his childhood days in Pennsylvania.

Who is Kniko Howard’s Father?

• There were huge rumors of Kniko Howard being the son of Gilbert Arenas (former NBA player).
• It all started after his mother was involved in a complicated relationship with Gilbert and his partner, Laura Govan.
• Arenas later revealed that he met Michele back in 2008 and Kniko was born somewhere around 2003/4. So, he couldn’t be his father.

• Several celebrity gossip websites claimed that he silenced this news by paying $20,000.
• However, he challenged several news media to prove their claims and if they prove their story, he would pay them $1 million as a donation. They couldn’t prove anything.

• Draya was silent until the media claimed Gilbert as her baby daddy. She took to her Instagram to reveal the truth behind Kniko’s father.

Here is Darya… At 17 years old I got pregnant by a man who became incarcerated for 10 when I was 7 months pregnant. With help from my mom, I was able to survive.

• Michele further stated that she couldn’t have gotten pregnant by Gilbert in 2002 and if she had, she would never have wasted her time working “in the club” for seven years.

Now, judging by how under-developed and young I was, besides living in a very small city in PA….. There’s no way in 2002 I got pregnant by some athlete. If I had, there’s not a chance in f***king hell I would have wasted 7 years of my life working “in the club” because clearly child support would be on fleek. I have never received A DIME of child support in my life and that’s ok.

• In the same caption, she revealed that Kniko’s father was a barber and lived in Pennsylvania.

I have also NEVER attempted to say anyone other than who my son is named after (yes he’s a junior) was the father. My son’s father lives in pa and makes an honest living being a barber. This shit is completely embarrassing to me and my family. And I intend on putting this to final rest. I’m pissed that I had to take time from remodeling my office in my brand new 4000 square foot warehouse to even address this.
But I’ve been quiet too long. I’ve also let people tell “my story” on tv too many times. I’ll speak my truths….. You speak your own and keep whatever momentum going by doing that. God bless. Leave the kids out of it for heaven’s sake. #seemybabyseat #boxdye #walmart”

• She also officiated that Kniko Howard is, in fact, a junior to his father, Kniko Howard.

Joined College in 2021

• Kniko Howard joined Georgia State University in Atlanta in August 2021 as a freshman college student.
• Following his admission, his mother shared a gallery of photos of him moving things into his dorm with an emotional message wishing him well.

Well. It’s official. I’m a college mom. I’m so proud of you son!!!!!! College whew 😥 I mean I knew you’d make it here. I hope you grow, learn, make new friends here in ATL SHAWTY ♥️ I love you. Of all the things I’ve ever done wrong in this life you were there with me in the struggle always and you’re proof that I did ONE THING right (that’s you) 💋 love you. Gotta blast 🚀 and cry. BRB. #GSU #panthers

Half Brother

• Kniko Howard has a younger brother named Jru Scandrick.
• He was born from his mother’s relationship with Orlando Scandrick (NFL player).
• His mother and Orlando were in an on-off relationship for around 7 years.

Resides in a LA House

• Kniko Howard resides with his mom and younger brother in an LA house that his mother bought back in September 2020.
• His mother has a net worth of $600 thousand.

I really was grinding all these years. I can’t believe I bought a house. A Los Angeles property 🙀

— Draya Michele (@drayamichele) September 29, 2020

Controversy Regarding His Homework

• Back in 2017, his mother was backlashed for not being a good mother after she refused to sign his homework. Due to this reason, he got fewer points.

• Soon after she posted a complaint, her fan called her a bad parent.

Draya’s Parenting Fails

• Back in December 2010, Draya Michele was arrested in charge of endangering the welfare of a child after police found her abandoning her 7 years old son to work in Philadelphia.
• She was released on a $25 thousand bail.
• According to the police officer, Kniko called 911 at about 2 AM saying he was home alone on December 16, 2010.
• Following the incident, he was handed to his grandmother, Valeria Diaz at first.
• Later on, he was sent to the Children and Youth Services at the time of the investigation.
• Kniko’s mother was sentenced to two years of probation. She also had to go through 40 hours of community service.
• In addition, she was also ordered to attend family counseling.

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Jru Scandrick is the son of American actor, Draya Michele and football player, Orlando Scandrick.

Jru Scandrick’s Birth Details

• Jru Scandrick was born on April 8, 2016, in Burbank, California.
• At the time of his birth, he weighed 6.5 lbs. and measured 20 inches long.
• Jru’s mother announced her second pregnancy during her 2nd trimester.

I’m not sure what made me decide to take a home pregnancy test, but I decided on taking two at the same time! They were both positive and I was instantly excited.

• While talking about her pregnancy, she also revealed the gender of the baby.

We made an appointment to see the sex of the baby for 16 weeks, but surprisingly at 12 weeks, our doctor was able to see that he (Jru) was a boy. Technology and ultrasound machines are much more advanced than 13 years ago when I had my first child.

Siblings

• Jru Scandrick has three half-siblings from his parent’s previous relationships. They are Kniko Howard, Tatyana, and Taylor Scandrick.
• Tatyana and Taylor are from his father’s relationship and Kniko is from his mother’s previous relationship.

Parents are not Together Anymore

• Jru Scandrick’s parents, Draya Michele and Orlando Scandrick started dating in 2013 but they split the following year.
• The duo reunited and got engaged in the same year.
• Orlando proposed to her with a $400,000 engagement ring.

He got down on one knee and as soon as he started to talk I got nervous and couldn’t help but to laugh hysterically. I was laughing and crying at the same time.

• In 2015, they called off their engagement in a mutual understanding.

After more than two years together, Orlando and I have mutually decided to end our relationship. Unfortunately, we both live very hectic lives making it difficult to spend the deserved time together. He is a great father and athlete and I will cherish the memories that we created.

• Post-divorce, Orlando had to get a restraining order against Draya because she once pepper-sprayed him and also threatened to throw bleach in his eyes.
• However, they later ended the restraining order and reunited again. This was when Jru was born.
• Three years later, the duo separated again.
• Currently, Jru resides in a new home in LA along with his mother and elder brother, Kniko.

Mother is an Actress and Designer

• Jru Scandrick’s mother, Andraya Michele Howard is an actor and businesswoman.
• She is the owner and creator of Mint Swin, which was launched in 2011.
• She is also the owner of clothing lines, Fine Ass Girls and Beige & Coco.

Father is a Former Footballer

• Jru Scandrick’s father, Orlando Scandrick is a former American football cornerback.
• As of now, he is working as a sports commentator.
• From his illustrious career, the former cornerback has earned an estimated net worth of around $17 million.

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• Laila Bullock is the youngest child of Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock. She was adopted in 2015 from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Adopted Daughter of Sandra Bullock

• Laila Bullock was adopted by Sandra Bullock in 2015 following a lengthy adoption procedure of more than three years. At the time of her adoption, she was 3 and a half years old.

• Sandra didn’t think she would ever adopt another child; however, while talking to one of her friends, her son said he didn’t have a daughter but was having a baby soon.

He goes, ‘No, I don’t have a daughter, but I’m gonna have a baby soon.’ And I realized at that time maybe he knew something. And when I think about it, it would’ve been around the time that Laila was born.”

Five Siblings

• Laila Bullock has an elder brother named Louis Bardo Bullock. He was adopted by Sandra following his birth in January 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

• She also has step-siblings from her mother’s previous relationship. From Bullocks’ ex-partner, Jesse James‘, Laila has three step-siblings: Sunny, Jesse Jr., and Chandler James.
• Laila also has another sibling, Skylar Staten Randall from her mother’s partner, Bryan Randall‘s previous relationship.

Suffered from PTSD

• Laila Bullock suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• While talking with InStyle magazine, her mother said that her PTSD originated from people trying to take pictures of her.

We had an allergy scare that sent us to the ER, and we were followed by the paparazzi, so the word was out that I had another child. And everyone wanted photos. It was heartbreaking. Louis would hear a helicopter or drone, and he’d run to get his sister and drag her across the lawn and hide her under the trampoline. So poor Laila had PTSD. But it took the bounty off once we did those official photos. Everything’s a learning experience.

• As of now, she is fine and unafraid.

Laila is just unafraid. She’s a fighter, and that’s the reason she’s here today. She fought to keep her spirit intact. Oh my god, what she is going to accomplish. She’s going to bring some real change.

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