Inside Uncle Luke’s Messy Relationship With His Children

Luther Campbell, better known as Uncle Luke from the legendary rap group 2 Live Crew, recently took to Instagram Live and shocked fans by airing out his family drama.

On Mother’s Day, while most people were sharing love for moms, Uncle Luke decided it was the perfect time to call out his kids and their mothers, claiming his children can’t stand him despite the millions he’s paid in child support.

Luke lamented that he’s shelled out over $3 million in child support and legal fees, but still can’t get so much as a “Happy Father’s Day” text from most of his kids.

In his words, he feels like the “most misunderstood wallet in the world.” He went further, saying that if his kids hate him so much, they should change their last name.

He accused them of only using his name when it benefits them—like opening doors, securing opportunities, or staying relevant. “Don’t hate the hand that feeds you if you’re still snacking off my name,” he said.

But the drama didn’t stop there. Uncle Luke also blamed the mothers of his children for “poisoning the well” and turning the kids against him.

He insisted that he’s done his part financially, but the mothers have made sure the children see him in a negative light. However, it’s worth noting that he reportedly fell behind on child support payments by $10,000 back in 2019, though he didn’t mention that in his rant.

This public airing of grievances drew plenty of criticism. Many pointed out that posting about your parenting issues online and blaming the mothers isn’t exactly a path to healing. For all the money spent on legal fees and support, therapy might have been a cheaper—and more effective—solution.

Commentators and fans were quick to point out that money doesn’t equal presence. At his age, Uncle Luke should know that writing checks isn’t the same as showing up for parent-teacher meetings, reading bedtime stories, or being a shoulder to cry on during tough times.

If all of his children have issues with him, maybe it’s time for some self-reflection rather than blaming all the mothers. As one observer put it, “If six or seven different children with different personalities and upbringings all have the same complaint, the math isn’t mathing.

Maybe you’re the common denominator.”

The old excuse that “the mothers turned the kids against me” is tired. Children know who was really there for them.

They remember missed birthdays, broken promises, and who only showed up with a cash app and a caption. While it’s true that some women do weaponize their children, if Uncle Luke had truly been present and loving, his kids would stand by him no matter what their mothers said.

Finally, some pointed out that the easiest way to avoid “baby mama drama” is to stop having children with multiple women. At the end of the day, the real issue isn’t unpaid child support—it’s emotional bankruptcy.

Maybe instead of dragging the mothers online, Uncle Luke should consider therapy and take some accountability. Healing, after all, is free—and so is self-reflection.