The Asian American Awards include 98 Degrees parents discussing their struggles.
1. Bandmates consider how their kids see their celebrity.
2. API artistic contributions were honored.
Pop legends 98 Degrees still fascinate audiences, but their parenting duties are meaningful. Jeff Timmons, Nick Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Drew Lachey discussed parenting at the 22nd Annual Asian American Awards. The band said that pleasing their kids is difficult despite their celebrity.
How do their kids see their fame?
Jeff Timmons said that his daughter Alyssa and son Jeffery Jr. aren’t thrilled by his fame. At 51, he joked that they still think he’s less hip than Justin Bieber or prominent K-pop groups despite his success. He enjoys attempting to get “cool points” with his kids.
Nick Lachey said this about his three kids with Vanessa. Sharing his love of music with his kids is fulfilling, said the 51-year-old.
He stressed how important his performances are to them, contributing to their family life.
How confident are fathers in their coolness?
- Jeffree believes his kids appreciate his music influence.
- His daughter Isabella’s theatrical interest was encouraging, Drew said.
- He said his kid Hudson preferred athletics over acting.
- The musicians value their kids’ distinct skills.
Drew Lachey also discussed his family’s relationships, citing Isabella’s love of theater, which matches his own. His son Hudson prefers athletics to the limelight, demonstrating their distinct interests.
The 22nd Annual Asian American Awards honored API entertainment industry accomplishments. The evening celebrated these musicians’ cultural accomplishments with performances by 98 Degrees, Wonho, and The Jets.
98 Degrees members appreciate their musical success but struggle to obtain fatherly respect. Their frank observations show a balance between notoriety and parenthood, making their story accessible to fans and families.
