Rubi Rose's mom is credited with keeping her grounded. Meet the family behind the star

Rubi Rose's mom is credited with keeping her grounded. Meet the family behind the star

Rubi Rose's mom, Nardos Ghebrelul, has been central to her artistic growth and success. Her mother is credited with keeping her grounded and focused, while her father, John Benton, has also been a steady influence. The rapper was raised alongside her two sisters, Scarlette and Coral.

Rubi Rose enjoys a drink, while her mum Nardos holds a stack of cash.
Rubi Rose enjoying a drink (L). Rubi Rose's mum, Nardos holding a lump sum of money (R). Photo: @rubirose on Instagram (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Rubi's mom, Nardos, is a dentist, while her father, John Benton, is a professional lawyer.
  • Her mother, originally from Eritrea, spent much of her early years in Ethiopia.
  • Rubi's father is of African-American and Japanese heritage.
  • Rubi has a younger sister, Coral, and an older sister, Scarlette, a professional lawyer.

Profile summary

Full name

Rubi Rose Benton

Gender

Female

Date of birth

2 October 1997

Age

28 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Libra

Place of birth

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'4"

Height in centimetres

163

Weight in pounds

119

Weight in kilograms

54

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Father

John Benton

Mother

Nardos Ghebrelul

Siblings

2

Relationship status

Single

High School

Brookwood High School

University

Georgia State University

Profession

Rapper, songwriter, Instagram model, internet personality

Instagram

@rubirose

TikTok

@rubirose

X

@RubiRose

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Rubi Rose's Mom and dad: The foundation of her success

The American rapper was born in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, to John Benton and Nardos Ghebrelul. Here’s a closer look at her parents and the influence they’ve had on her life and career.

John Benton

Rose's dad is a lawyer by profession. He is of African-American and Japanese heritage. John was reportedly adopted by a Japanese mother.

The rapper shares a close bond with her father and often expresses her appreciation for him on social media, particularly on Father’s Day. In 2018, Rubi shared a photo with her dad, captioned:

Happy Father's Day, you've put me on to so much game in life. By far the most intelligent, charismatic, interesting, animated person I've encountered in this life, STILL... i hope I make half the lawyer and person that u are papa.

Nardos Ghebrelul

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Rubi Rose's mom in the kitchen
Rubi Rose's mom preparing a drink. Photo: @rubirose (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Rubi Rose's mother, Nardos, is a dentist and an Eritrean immigrant who was born and raised in Ethiopia. Rubi has often expressed appreciation for her mother’s support, crediting her strict yet loving nature for shaping her character. In an interview with Flaunt, she said:

She's just very strict. Loving but like all foreigners — not even African. You know how they are. But it's good, it built us to be great strong women. I'm super independent. My mom taught me a lot of things as a woman, I appreciate her.

Rubi often celebrates her mother on her birthday. When Nardos turned 50, Rubi marked the milestone by gifting her 50 bands. In an interview with Uproxx, when asked how it felt to give her mother that amount, she said:

Good. Very fulfilling, as a daughter, making my mom proud. And just taking stress off of her because I know, who wouldn't take the money?

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Meet Rubi Rose's lesser-known siblings

Scarlette, Rubirose and Coral at Dolomiti Ski Plose
Scarlette, Rubirose and Coral during winter season. Photo: @rubi_x_coral_x_scarlette (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The social media influencer has two sisters, Scarlette and Coral Benton. In the same interview with Flaunt, Rubi was asked how her sisters feel about her music. She responded:

I have two sisters, an older and a younger. They like it. My little sister loves it because she's young and people at her high school know me. My older sister's indifferent, she's in law school and lives in a completely different world.

Here is a look at Rubi Rose's siblings, from the eldest to the youngest.

Scarlett Benton

Rubi Rose's sister, Scarlett relaxing
Rubi Rose's older sister, Scarlett posing for a photo holding a rose flower. Photo: @missscarlette (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Scarlette Benton is Rubi Rose’s oldest sister. She is a practicing lawyer and a graduate of Georgia State University College of Law. Scarlette celebrates her birthday on 12 October.

Coral Kathlxxn

Coral is Rubi's younger sister. She was born on 27 January 2005, making her 20 years old as of 2025. Coral is a TikTok star who began posting content in December 2020 and is best known for her lip-sync videos.

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Rubi Rose's younger sister, Coral, in front of a white textured brick wall
Rubi Rose's younger sister, posing for a photo in warm lighting. Photo: @rubi_x_coral_x_scarlette (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

FAQs

  1. Who is Rubi Rose? She is an American rapper, Instagram model, songwriter, and internet personality.
  2. How old is Rubi Rose? Rubi is 28 years old as of 2025. She was born on 2 October 1997.
  3. Who are Rubi Rose's parents? The rapper's parents are John Benton and Nardos Ghebrelul.
  4. What does Rubi Rose's dad do? She is a professional lawyer.
  5. What is Rubi Rose's ethnicity? She is of mixed heritage. Her mother is Eritrean, while her dad is of African-American and Japanese descent.
  6. Are Rubi Rose's parents rich? While her mom is a dentist and her father is a lawyer, they appear to have a stable and comfortable lifestyle, though their wealth hasn’t been publicly verified.
  7. Who are Rubi Rose's siblings? The songwriter has two sisters, Scarlette and Coral.

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Rubi Rose's mom has played a key role in shaping her personal and artistic journey. Her mother, Nardos Ghebrelul, works as a dentist, while her father, John Benton, is a lawyer. Rubi shares a strong bond with her two sisters, Scarlette and Coral Benton.

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Isaac Wangethi (Lifestyle writer) Isaac Wangethi has been a content writer at Legit since September 2021. He has gained valuable experience working on various projects, such as celebrity biographies, lifestyle, news and many more. Isaac won the Writer of the Year Award on Legit in 2023. He earned a Bsc. of Science in Information Technology in 2017 from the University of Nairobi and a Higher Diploma in Computer Software Engineering from Gretsa University in 2021. In 2023, Isaac finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. In March 2024, he completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: Wangethin@gmail.com

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