Future found himself in the hot seat yesterday after posting a birthday message for his 10-year-old son, Future Zahir. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), the rapper shared a succinct, yet heartfelt note: “Thank god for Baby Future. More life More blessings…I love u infinity.”
Thank god for Baby Future. More life More blessings…I love u infinity 🦅
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) May 19, 2024
However, it wasn’t long before fans began to draw comparisons between the rapper’s brief message and a more elaborate tribute from Future Zahir’s stepfather, NFL star Russell Wilson. The contrast sparked a wave of reactions across social media.
One X user commented on the post, “Russ gave him a better shoutout that’s crazy.”
“Awwwwww sperm donor with the birthday quote,” criticized another.
Russ gave him a better shoutout that’s crazy
— “ (@Embiitch) May 19, 2024
Russell Wilson, who shares three other children with wife Ciara, is often hailed by fans as Future Zahir’s “real father”. On the same day as Future’s post, Wilson took to Instagram to share a touching collection of photos and videos, documenting his journey with Future Zahir from infancy to his current milestone.
The post was accompanied by a long, emotional caption that read, “Happy Bday Future! The big 10!! We are so proud of you & so grateful for you. You are our biggest blessing. An amazing son! The best big brother!! An absolute baller! So kind and loving! Keep shining. Keep loving. It is our greatest joy watching you grow into the young man God created you to be! I can’t believe it’s been 10 years! God is good! We love you forever!!! @Ciara.”
After dating for roughly two years, Ciara and Future called it quits. The singer, actress, and businesswoman would later meet her future spouse in March 2015, and a month later, they confirmed their relationship. On March 11, 2016, Wilson proposed to Ciara. On July 6 of the same year, the pair got married in secret at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England.
