Are Mike Epps and Omar Epps related?



Are Mike Epps and Omar Epps related?

People were surprised to discover a tweet connecting actors Mike Epps and Omar Epps as first cousins. Although rumors have circled that the two were related through their mothers for years, the Next Friday actor set the record straight in his 2019 interview with GQ.

Is Omar Epps related to Tupac Shakur?

The similarities continue with their careers. Omar Epps’ career started around 1988, when he was cast in a short film. Shortly after, he began acting in earnest, starring in a movie alongside the late Tupac Shakur.

Are Mike Tyson and Omar are they related?

Mike said the men aren’t related and they are just two Black men in the entertainment industry with the same last name. While Mike and Omar aren’t actually family, there are more than a few famous families in Hollywood that some would be surprised to learn about. Check out the list below:

When did Omar Epps start his acting career?

Omar Epps’ career started around 1988, when he was cast in a short film. Shortly after, he began acting in earnest, starring in a movie alongside the late Tupac Shakur. Mike Epps, on the other hand, started his career just one year later, in 1989.