Lil’ Kim Praises Royal Reign on the Runway as Ice-T’s Mini-Me Chanel Stuns on the Catwalk

August 3, 2026

The Rookie Kids Fashion Show evolved into a family affair as famous parents filled the front rows to cheer on the next generation.

Children of stars including Ice-T and Coco, Lil’ Kim, and other entertainers confidently took the runway.

Yet Ice-T’s daughter Chanel and Lil’ Kim’s daughter Royal Reign emerged as two of the event’s brightest standouts.

(L to R) Ice-T, his daughter Chanel, his wife Coco Austin; Lil Kim and her daughter Royal; Angela Simmons and her son Sutton Tennyson, at the Rookie Kids Fashion Show last week. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images; ice-t/Twitter)

Their poised walks and playful personalities quickly stole the spotlight, proving the fashion show belonged just as much to the famous kids as the celebrities cheering them on.

Held Thursday, July 30, at New York City’s Iron23, the annual event featured celebrity kids walking the runway in looks from popular brands alongside professional child models.

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After the show, Ice-T, Coco, and Lil’ Kim gushed over their daughters in proud social media tributes.

Ten-year-old Chanel Marrow let her bubbly persona shine as she walked with a dimpled smile. She modeled two outfits, including a Hurley sweatshirt paired with a pink skirt and brown boots. 

“When your parents are Ice-T and Coco … but you’re the main character on the runway,” read text over a video of the trio on the red carpet.

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Danielle Brooks

I am a staff writer at New York Beacon, where I focus on culture, entrepreneurship, and the emerging voices redefining Black America. My work highlights innovators, artists, and founders whose stories often unfold beyond mainstream headlines but shape communities in meaningful ways. Through precise reporting and thoughtful storytelling, I aim to document progress, challenge narratives, and contribute to a stronger Black press tradition.