Draya Michele, a remarkable figure in the entertainment and business world, has not only achieved success as an entrepreneur but has also embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood. With three children by her side, she navigates the complex terrain of balancing a career and raising a family.

Unveiling the Life and Legacy of Draya Michele

Kniko Howard: The Firstborn

Draya Michele welcomed her oldest son, Kniko, in 2002 when she was just 17 years old. During an October 2019 interview with E! News, she opened up about her experience as a young mother. "I had a really, really strong mom who led me to believe that any situation I was in, I could overcome. And no matter what happened, she was always there to support me. So, I wasn't afraid. I had my mom to hold me down and have my back, and she did." Kniko mainly lives out of the public eye but has attended a few events with his mother. The two walked the red carpet at the Despicable Me 3 premiere in June 2017 and attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards together the following year. In August 2021, Michele shared that Kniko was starting his freshman year at Georgia State University in Atlanta. "Well. It’s official. I’m a college mom," she wrote. "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."

Jru Scandrick: The Second Bundle of Joy

Michele welcomed her second child, son Jru, with then-fiancé Orlando Scandrick on April 8, 2016. Their baby boy, whose name is pronounced “Drew,” weighed 6.5 lbs. and was 20 inches long. He joined brother Kniko and Scandrick’s twin daughters from a previous relationship. In January 2016, Michele told PEOPLE that she revealed her pregnancy news to Kniko early on as he became suspicious of her morning sickness. "I just had to buckle down and tell him. I honestly felt really bad keeping it a secret from him so I made sure that he was one of the very first people that I told. He’s excited to be a big brother and wants to teach him soccer." Michele rarely posts Jru on her social media to protect his privacy but has shared a few of their matching Halloween costumes over the years, including a mummy get-up from October 2021.

Draya Michele’s Daughter with Jalen Green

Michele’s daughter with Jalen Green was born on May 12, 2024, which was coincidentally Mother’s Day. "In 2021, on Mother’s Day, my dad passed away. Since then, it’s been extremely hard to celebrate that day without remembering the earth shattering phone call I received that morning," she wrote on Instagram. Michele continued, "Well, this Mother’s Day was different. My daughter was safely brought into this world and I’m forever grateful for the new memories we all get to experience moving forward." Michele announced her pregnancy on International Women’s Day in March 2024 when she was seven months pregnant. She shared several photos with her baby bump on display and wrote, "We are overjoyed to share our love for you, little girl. I’m am excited to speak words to the daughter I never thought I’d have." The entrepreneur and Green hosted a red-themed baby shower in April 2024, a month before their baby girl’s arrival. It featured a candle-lit dinner, purple balloons and various cherry desserts. While the couple have yet to reveal the name of their daughter, Michele has shared a few photos of the newborn on social media with her face covered.