Berry Gordy Family Tree

CREDITS:
Editing: @JackRackam
Intro animation: @AlMuqaddimahYT

[cc_cruiser]

The fact that Jimmy Carter is second cousins, once removed with the man who made “Sexy and I Know It” is a blessing and a curse.

[loganielsomething]

That connection to the Jackson family gets really interesting, even though it's only by marriage and not a blood relation. Michael Jackson was married to Elvis's daughter Lisa Marie Presley, bringing another big musical link. She in turn was married to Nicolas Cage, who is part of the Coppola family, a huge film dynasty, and was once married to Patricia Arquette, who is part of the Arquette acting dynasty.

[solinvictus]

Jimmy carter looks like that one stock image of a dude smiling awkwardly with his cup

[Kamarovsky_KCM]

Damn, would never expect Jimmy Carter to be not-so-distantly related to the LMFAO guys.

[NRV]

I know some people will have "issues" with this but I love this. Its always interesting to see people lines.

[niharbehere]

My mind is blown just thinking of how many songs from different eras and different genres are all connected to this one family

[SolarMechanic]

This chart gives me anxiety. That is a LOT of family drama.

[tapercarp]

This channel is getting better and better day by day

[matthewjmcnaughton]

I would love to see a family tree of famous related Hollywood stars.

[darkstar]

“... and Jimmy Carter” That’s a hell of a plot-twist 🤯

[samsunglg]

This family tree is the epitome of, "it's not what you know, but who you know".

Thanks for sharing 👍

[dennisdean]

Great job putting Barry's history together. I lived in Detroit a number of years ago and call the Motown Museum and was able to schedule a meeting with Ester Gordy. They told me when I arrived I would have only 30 minutes with Ester. However, she and I had a great time taking and sharing. She told me about being Stevie Wonder's 'segregate mother for his European Tour when it was still a minor and many other wonderful stories. I only wish I had recorded that meeting. She was a wonderful woman and I was privileged to have met and spend those few hours with her.

[gregalleman]

We come here for the awesome charts, we stay (and return) for the succinct yet exceptionally informative commentary that gives life and humanity to them. Keep up the great work!

[AmigaX]

I didn’t know jimmy carter was related to the Gordys

[TruthBTold]

Mr. Gordy, was a visionary genius and his story should be brought to the screen!

[qus.]

The amount of talent in this family tree is mind boggling.

[adangbe]

I remember finding out that Berry Gordy & Jimmy Carter were related last summer. I was kinda shocked about how small this world is.

[kaleahcollins]

NOW PEOPLE PLEASE STOP SAYING SLAVERY WAS SO FAR LONG AGO . JIMMY CARTER AND BARRY GORDY IS STILL ALIVE AND THEY ARE SECOND COUSINS THEY SHARE THE SAME GRANDFATHER

[ChantalMonette]

I think you handled this topic very well, and I applaud for how frank honest you were about the nasty history of white colonialism in european ancestry. I think it does us well to remember this type of thing so that we can learn from it.

[missitalia]

This was a great one! I love when you change it up and do a topic that's a little different. And this was timely, relevant, and well said. We appreciate you!