Memphis rapper Jay Fizzle adds to his 31 kids, aiming for 50 children

Jay Fizzle has once again gone viral, but this time it’s not because of his music. The Memphis rapper, who already made headlines earlier this year for fathering 31 children, revealed that he now has three more on the way, taking his total to 34. The news, which surfaced on September 30, instantly set off a storm of reactions across social media platforms, with many debating whether the rapper’s growing family is a legacy or a controversy.

The Paper Route Empire artist, also known as the cousin of the late Young Dolph, has openly embraced his unconventional lifestyle. In a 2024 interview, Fizzle declared that he was aiming to father 50 children, a goal that many dismissed as reckless at the time. But his recent announcement shows he is determined to live up to that statement. “I’m going for 50,” he told DJ Jerry in the interview, framing his approach to fatherhood as a personal mission.

While some fans applauded him for embracing his role as a father and providing financially, others questioned whether it is possible to meaningfully parent dozens of children spread across many households. X, Instagram, and TikTok were flooded with disbelief, memes, and harsh critiques, with users highlighting the difficulties of balancing a rap career with raising such a large family.

Fizzle, however, does not shy away from the attention. He frequently posts his children on social media, proudly referring to them as “Fizzle Babies,” and has made them a defining part of his public identity. For him, fatherhood is not something to defend but something to celebrate, even if it challenges traditional expectations of responsibility and stability.

The conversation around Fizzle has grown to symbolise wider debates in rap culture about family, legacy, and the image of success. Some critics argue that his choices send the wrong message, while others see it as a bold, if unconventional, expression of his independence. With his total now at 34 and a target of 50, fans and critics alike are watching to see if Jay Fizzle will truly achieve his self-declared goal.