Mike Epps has a busy family life with seven kids: Bria, Makayla, Moriah, Madison, River, Indiana and Mike Jr.
The comedian first became a father in 1993 when he welcomed his daughter Bria, followed by his second daughter Makayla in 1999. Epps then welcomed two more daughters, Moriah and Madison, with his then-wife Mechelle McCain in 2005 and 2007, respectively. He also welcomed his fifth daughter, River in 2007.
After Epps split from McCain in 2017, The Upshaws star 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 told The New York Times that 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
Epps and a former partner welcomed daughter Bria Epps on May 9, 1993.
Bria was present when Epps earned his high school diploma in 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 of her daughter Skylar.
Makayla Epps, 25
Epps and a former partner welcomed daughter Makayla Epps on Aug. 4, 1999.
Epps celebrated Makayla’s 19th birthday in 2018 by posting a photo of the two of them together on Instagram.
“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 of Fifty Shades of Black in 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, 19
Epps and McCain welcomed their daughter Moriah Epps on Feb. 23, 2005.
For her 16th birthday in 2021, McCain posted a 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.”
Moriah graduated from The Buckley School, where she played soccer, in 2023, and Epps shared the news on Instagram with a graduation picture posing side-by-side. He described the ceremony as “one of the best moments” and reminisced on “all the trips to school in the morning playin her favorite songs.”
The comedian’s third daughter moved to France to study at the University of Paris later that year. Epps celebrated 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, 16
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 on Instagram with a series of family photos.
“Happy birthday to my baby girl Madison Epps straight A student 🧑🎓 funny & cool big 17 years old I am very proud of you and happy to be your Dad keep being vibrant in your beautiful existence love you,” he wrote.
In October 2023, Epps shared a picture of 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.
Madison hit a major milestone in April 2024 when she attended prom. Epps posted a snap of her with her prom date on Instagram. “My baby girl Maddie at her prom she beautiful with the attitude that go with it,” he quipped.
River Epps, 17
Epps welcomed his daughter River on Dec. 15, 2007.
The comedian celebrated her 16th birthday in 2023 by posting a tribute to his daughter on Instagram.
“Happy birthday river sweet 16 🎈❤️❤️🎉💃🏻love you enjoy your day baby girl,” Epps captioned a selfie of the father-daughter duo.
Earlier that year, in March, The Hangover actor shared a photo of River and his youngest daughter, Indiana, posing for a photo in their swimsuits. “Couple of my babies enjoying vacation 🌎🌴😍,” he penned in the caption.
Indiana Epps, 4
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.”
Epps celebrated Indiana’s 4th birthday in 2024 with a series of photos on Instagram, and wrote, “Happy birthday to my baby girl Indiana Rose Eppe [sic]. Big 4 Mommy and Daddy love you.”
A few months later, he shared a funny photo of Indiana and her younger brother, Mike Jr., practicing karate stances. “Mike & Indy Gettin ready for all the bullies,” he joked.
Michael Epps Jr., 3
Epps and Kyra welcomed their son, Michael Epps Jr., on Sept. 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.”
While she was pregnant with Mike Jr., Kyra wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post, “My first year of motherhood has been nothing short of amazing and it was important for me to give baby Indy a baby sister or brother that she could grow up with and be just as close like I was with my siblings.”
Epps opened up on the All the Smoke podcast in 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 toddler joined his father onstage at a comedy show and told a joke.
Source: People
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