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Who is Dedrick from Claim to Fame related to? Details

Who is Dedrick from Claim to Fame related to? Details

In Season 3 of “Claim to Fame,” viewers meet Dedrick, who claims that his uncle is a singer who became famous after winning the award for “Best Rock Song” at an awards ceremony.

Allison DeGrushe - Author
Dedrick poses in front of a gray background for his official portrait for Season 3 of “Claim to Fame.”
Source: Disney/Erica Hernandez

Season 3 of ABC’s hit reality competition series Claim to fame is almost here and the Nepo babies are taking over the famous Hummingbird Nest Ranch! This season’s cast includes Dedrick, who, like his fellow cast members, is vying for the grand prize of $100,000.

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As we prepare for the big debut of season three, the burning question is: Does Dedrick have what it takes to emerge victorious?! Only time will tell! For now, let’s have a little fun and speculate on the identity of Dedrick’s celebrity relative.

Dedrick shows off the origami he made during the talent show in Season 3 of “Claim to Fame.”
Source: Disney/Chris Willard

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Who is Dedrick from “Claim to Fame” related to?

While Dedrick’s famous family connection remains an intriguing mystery, we have a few clues to consider for now. Season 3 of Claim to fame, The cast revealed some secrets – two truths and one lie – about their celebrity relatives.

Dedricks are as follows:

  • My famous relative is my: Uncle
  • My famous relative is best known as a singer.
  • The biggest award my famous relative has won: Best Rock Song

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So which clues are fact and which are fiction? Unfortunately, that’s still a big mystery. However, many fans of the reality show are flocking to social media and speculating who the public figure in Dedrick’s family might be.

Dive into the following theories!

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Dedrick’s famous relative could be Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross or Michael Jackson.

At the time of writing, Bianca’s alleged famous relatives include Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson.

Smokey Robinson is a legendary R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the Gershwin Prize from the Library of Congress in 2016. He has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one as a solo artist and another with The Miracles. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.

Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross and Michael Jackson.
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Luther Vandross was a famous soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer. During his career, he received 11 consecutive RIAA platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. On July 1, 2005, Luther died at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ, from complications of a stroke. He was 54 years old.

And last but not least, Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, was an acclaimed singer, songwriter, dancer and philanthropist. His influence on music, dance and fashion, as well as his complex personal life, cemented his status as a global icon. He died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50 from a tragic cardiac arrest caused by an overdose of propofol and benzodiazepines.

Further speculations are:

  • Bobby Brown
  • Wayne Brady
  • Billy Porter
  • Dwayne Johnson
  • Don Cheadle
  • MC Hammer

Claim to fame airs Wednesdays at 9pm EST on ABC. Stream the next day on Hulu.