Tank currently stars in a Showmax Original reality show that follows the lives of children of famous parents.
DJ Tira's son, Junior Cutie, popularly known as Tank, recently spoke about the pressures and benefits of being born into a celebrity family.
The tank is currently Born to Fame, Showmax An original reality show that follows the children of celebrity parents as they forge their own path in the industry.
The reality TV star and aspiring musician says being born into fame is mostly a positive thing, likening it to a “cheat code” that unlocks many opportunities.
“There's a lot that comes with it and sometimes it can be a cheat code to get what you want, but at this point in my life, I'm used to it,” he said.
Tank also acknowledges that being born into fame comes with its own challenges.
As he navigates his own music career, he said he feels the weight of expectations placed on him by his father's legacy.
“Most people expect me to be perfect all the time but they don't realize that I'm just exploring myself and my sound. I'm still in the process of building my career and I'm still in the middle of it. People expect perfection but life isn't like that,” he added.
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The good and bad of being DJ Tira's son
Reflecting on the good and bad aspects of being DJ Tira's son, Tank highlighted the perks that came with his father's hard-earned success.
He said the benefits include access to a privileged lifestyle and the ability to get what they want.
But this comes at a price, he explained, noting that his father's busy schedule often limits the time they can spend together.
“My dad is always busy so we don't have much time to spend together. He's always working on some project. Another thing that's not so good is that everyone just expects me to be like him and doesn't give me a chance to be myself.”
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