Who is Beyoncé’s low-key nephew, Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr? Solange Knowles’ 18-year-old son parties at his aunt and Jay-Z’s mansion and plays basketball, but isn’t interested in a showbiz career

Oct 30 , 2022

Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr is the son of singer Solange Knowles. Photos: @julezjsmithjr/Instagram

Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr was born into a talented family, with mum Solange Knowles and dad Daniel Smith, former NFL player – and of course, his auntie Beyoncé

Yet, his TikTok rapping video attracted mockery, and he faced controversy from accusations made by an OnlyFans star – he’s now looking to basketball

Born into a family of stars and world-famous entertainers, Solange’s son Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr has been in the limelight ever since he was born. While he keeps most of his private life under wraps, the 18-year-old has grazed the headlines and been popping up on social media more often lately, due to his family’s musical background – and a couple of controversies.

Solange’s son Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr is now 18 years old. Photo: @julezjsmithjr/Instagram

Here are a few things to know about the teenager who has bloodlines with Beyoncé Knowles – and his aspirations that surprisingly don’t include a musical career.

His star-studded family

The Knowles-Carter family. Photo: @mrrichardlawson/Instagram

Julez is the son of Beyoncé’s equally talented musician sister Solange Knowles, 36, and songwriter and former NFL player Daniel Smith, 39. Though his parents are now separated, Julez seems to maintain a close relationship with his father, with Smith often sharing images and praising his son on social media.

Former NFL player Daniel Smith shares his love for his son on social media. Photo: @danieljsmith/Instagram

After Daniel Smith Snr’s NFL days, he became the talent manager for Jay-Z, 52, as per Hollywood Life. This makes young Julez’s family dynamic quite interesting as Jay-Z is Julez’s uncle and Beyoncé, 41, his aunt.

Singer Beyoncé and her nephew Daniel Julez pose backstage during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in May 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: WireImage

Julez shares a very strong bond with Beyoncé and was even featured alongside the popular singer for Tyra Bank’s show Beyoncé Bares All. Beyoncé also hosted Julez’s 16th birthday at her and Jay-Z’s mansion in Bel Air and wanted to make it special amid the pandemic, as per Hollywood Life.

Music mishap

It seems that Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr. doesn’t have plans to pursue a music career professionally like his mum Solange. Photo: @julezjsmithjr/Instagram

Though Smith is surrounded by musicians and a family of singer-songwriters, the 18-year-old mentioned in an interview with 97.9 The Box in Houston that he doesn’t plan on entering the music industry, but he enjoys making beats in his free time just for fun.