Who is Yung Joc's mother? 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star pens heartfelt tribute for mom, 64, who died of cancer
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: When Yung Joc learned that his mother had cancer, it broke his heart and left him shattered. Now, in an emotional tribute, The 'Love Hip Hop: Atlanta' star informed his fans that his mother, Ms Vicky, had unfortunately died.
Yung Joc has cemented his place in hip-hop history with tunes like 'It's Goin' Down' and 'Buy U a Drank'. However, it wasn't until his appearance on 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' that viewers got a look into his personal life. Yung Joc hasn't held back regarding his financial troubles. Previous episodes of 'LHHATL' introduced fans to the rapper's wife, children, and father. On the other hand, his mother remained hidden for the longest period. So, who is Yung Joc's mother?
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Who is Yung Joc's mother?
Yung Joc has never revealed his mother's identity to the world, although he has been open about his sentiments for her. Mama Joc appears to like to stay out of the spotlight, but she has made a few appearances on the rappers' social media.
The rapper went live on Instagram in early 2022 to share a sweet moment between the two. Joc and his mother talked about previous times while in the mall in the video. "Aye man," he replied before signing off, "I'm finna get my mama some stuff for her birthday."
Since his childhood, the two appear to have been close. In a 2015 ad for VH1's 'Dear Mama' special, Yung Joc mentioned their relationship briefly. "Sometimes I'd start thinking that my mom and [Samuel L.] Jackson was brothers and sisters ‘cause her favorite cuss word was motherf****r," he remembered affectionately. "My mother be like, 'Joc! Get your motherf*****g’ a** in here.'"
According to a chat Yung Joc had with his father, Stan Tucker, during a 2015 episode of 'LHHATL,' the Atlanta native's mother was one of many women in his father's life. We don't know much about Joc's father, either, but he did acknowledge being a rolling stone. "I got more kids than you got," Stan said to his son. Joc is said to have nine children from five different mothers.
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What happened to Yung Joc's mother?
When Yung Joc's mother, Ms Vicky, was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, she faced a difficult journey. The artist and his family were devastated by the news. Yung Joc and his partner Kendra Robinson featured with his mother in an emotional episode of 'LHHATL' to address her condition.
Yung Joc's mother boldly relayed the news at the visit, saying that the doctors had advised her that while they could give therapy, a complete recovery was impossible. The weight of this discovery was visible on Yung Joc's face as he fought to accept the gravity of his mother's situation.
In the post, he wrote, "I don't have much to say............... Thank you for all of life's lessons and blessings.... Such a real 1.... you waited on me today and allowed me to pray with you and you took your last breath....... We had some laughs and we cried together along the way...... I am at peace Momma....... thank you for allowing me & squirt to help you fight.... thank you thank you 🙏🏾 I hope I made you proud momma🌹🌹🌹."