Mike Epps with his kids.Photo:Mike Epps/Instagram
Mike Epps/Instagram
Mike Eppshas a busy family life with seven kids: Bria, Makayla, Moriah, Madison, River, Indiana and Mike Jr.
After Epps split from McCain in 2017,The Upshawsstar began a relationship with Kyra Epps, whom he married in 2019. The couple welcomed their daughter Indiana in 2020 and their son Mike Jr. in 2021.
Epps was born into a big family himself: He toldTheNew York Timesthat his grandmother had 11 children. The actor also told PEOPLE that his mother had eight sons and one daughter.
“My mother cried every day. A woman can’t control a little boy that much," he joked. “You think they can, but it’s like dealing with a little man. I think the gene pool switched up. I had all the girls that she wanted!”
From their studies to attending events with their parents, here’s everything to know about Mike Epps’ kids: Bria, Makayla, Moriah, Madison, River, Indiana and Mike Jr.
Bria Epps, 31
Mike Epps with his daughter, Bria Epps.Mike Epps/Instagram
Epps and a former partner welcomed daughter Bria Epps on May 9, 1993.
Bria was present whenEpps earned his high school diplomain 2016. A few years later, for his 50th birthday, she shared a photo of them on Instagram for a since-deleted tribute.
“Happy 50th Birthday to the coolest dad a girl can have! I love you for all that you are! I’m so proud to be your daughter," she wrote in the caption.
Bria has also attended her father’s comedy shows. In 2022, Epps shared photos of himself with Bria and her friends backstage at one of his Georgia events. “My beautiful daughter @briaepps and crew came out to support the comedy show,” he penned alongside the photo.
Epps' firstborn made him a grandfather with the birth ofher daughter Skylar.
Makayla Epps, 25
Left to right: Makayla Epps, Mike Epps and Bria Epps.Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media/Getty Images
Rob Latour/Variety/Penske Media/Getty Images
Epps and a former partner welcomed daughter Makayla Epps on Aug. 4, 1999.
“Happy birthday to my beautiful smart and talented daughter, man time flies! Happy birthday and love you!!” he wrote.
Over the years, Makayla has joined Epps at different public events. In January 2016, she attended the premiere ofFifty Shades of Blackin Los Angeles alongside Epps and her sister Bria. The father-daughter duo matched in all-black looks to fit the evening’s theme.
Moriah Epps, 20
Mike Epps with his daughter, Moriah Epps.Mike Epps/Instagram
Epps and McCain welcomed their daughter Moriah Epps on Feb. 23, 2005.
For her 16th birthday in 2021,McCain posteda throwback photo of them together and a more recent snap.
“Happy Sweet 16 Birthday Moriah!!! To my first born. You have grown up so fast," she penned. “I love the young lady you are becoming. I hope today was awesome.”
The comedian’s third daughter moved to France to study at the University of Paris later that year. Eppscelebrated with an Instagram post, writing in the caption, “So proud of my Daughter Moriah had to come to Paris France to visit she attended the university of Paris now big time lawyer oh lord God is good congratulations.”
Madison Epps, 18
Mike Epps' daughter Madison Epps.Mike Epps/Instagram
Epps and McCain welcomed their daughter Madison Epps on Feb. 12, 2007.
As a child, she attended the 2013 Radio Disney Awards in Los Angeles with her father. Years later, Epps celebrated Madison’s 17th birthday onInstagramwith a series of family photos.
In October 2023,Epps shared a pictureof Madison with Makayla, writing, “2 of my 6 Beautifull daughters Maddie & Mickey."
Madison is also close with her mother: In June 2022, they attended the Ladylike Women of Excellence Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.
River Epps, 18
Mike Epps and his daughter River.Mike Eeps/ Instagram
Mike Eeps/ Instagram
Epps welcomed his daughter River on Dec. 15, 2007.
Earlier that year, in March,The Hangoveractor shareda photo of Riverand his youngest daughter, Indiana, posing for a photo in their swimsuits. “Couple of my babies enjoying vacation 🌎🌴😍,” he penned in the caption.
Indiana Epps, 5
Mike Epps with his daughter, Indiana Epps.Mike Epps/Instagram
Epps and Kyra welcomed their daughter, Indiana Rose, on March 12, 2020.
After she was born, Kyra wrote on Instagram in a since-deleted post, “Mommy loves you beyond what I can even understand.”
A year later, for Indiana’s first birthday, Kyra penned in a now-removed Instagram post, “My first full year as a mother, and I can honestly say from my heart it is the best thing I’ve ever known. A newborn during Covid was not easy … But loving, guiding, and protecting her has been the most natural feeling I’ve ever felt."
A few months later, he shareda funny photo of Indianaand her younger brother, Mike Jr., practicing karate stances. “Mike & Indy Gettin ready for all the bullies,” he joked.
Michael Epps Jr., 3
Mike Epps with his son Michael Epps Jr.Mike Epps/ Instagram
Mike Epps/ Instagram
Epps and Kyra welcomed their son, Michael Epps Jr., onSept. 22, 2021.
Kyra shared the news in a since-deleted Instagram post, writing, “Son, we prayed for you!!! You have officially rocked our world, Mama loves you so much.”
Epps opened up on theAll the Smokepodcastin 2024 about the connection between his mom and Mike Jr.
“My kids are beautiful. I had a son on the day my mother died … He look just like my mama, man, I swear," he said. “That’s how I know God is real. Gave me a son! My mother gave me a son walking out the door, man!”
Mike Jr. has also started following in his dad’s footsteps. In July 2024, the toddlerjoined his father onstage at a comedy showand told a joke.
source: people.com
