Kendrick Sampson Wants Kids With His "Homegirls," Not a Wife, and the Internet Has Thoughts

Kendrick Sampson is not looking for a wife right now, and he’s not hiding it. On Shannon Boodram’s LOVERS podcast, the actor and BLD PWR co-founder said he wants children with his“homegirls,”close female friends he shares zero romantic plans with. His reasoning? The only thing that matters in that scenario is the health and well-being of the child, not a relationship between the parents.

Sampson also made it clear he’s not against commitment. He said he believes he could have a wife and could be monogamous, but he doesn’t think one person alone would fully satisfy him. He pointed to his parents’divorce and the amount of time he dedicates to his nonprofit work as the experiences that shaped how he views marriage and family.

Reaction online has been split straight down the middle. Some listeners praised him for being upfront instead of stringing a partner along. Others questioned whether bringing children into a non-traditional co-parenting setup is fair to the kids. Sampson addressed the backlash on Instagram, telling critics to watch the full conversation before forming an opinion.

So we want to know what you think. Is co-parenting with close friends a real option, or is this a recipe for confusion? Sound off in the comments.