Violet Grohl Embraces 'Nepo Baby' Label: 'I Don't Care'

The 19-year-old singer-songwriter, daughter of Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, prepares to release debut album 'Be Sweet to Me'.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:57pm

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Violet Grohl, the 19-year-old daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, says she doesn't let the 'nepo baby' label bother her. The rising singer-songwriter is gearing up to release her debut album 'Be Sweet to Me' in May, drawing inspiration from alternative rock of the late '80s and early '90s. Grohl plans to hit the festival circuit this summer, challenging her doubters to 'come see me live' and judge her music for themselves.

Why it matters

As the offspring of a famous musician, Violet Grohl faces scrutiny over whether her success is due to her family connections rather than her own talent and hard work. Her embracing of the 'nepo baby' label and invitation for people to experience her music live speaks to a growing conversation around nepotism in the entertainment industry.

The details

Violet Grohl's debut album 'Be Sweet to Me' is scheduled for release on May 29, 2026. The album was recorded across 2024 and 2025 and is inspired by alternative rock from the late '80s and early '90s, including the Pixies, Soundgarden, Cocteau Twins, and the Breeders. Grohl has joined her father Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters performances over the years, and this summer she is scheduled to play at festivals in Belgium, the UK, and Atlanta.

  • Violet Grohl's debut album 'Be Sweet to Me' is set to release on May 29, 2026.
  • Grohl is scheduled to perform at Belgium's Pukkelpop festival in August 2026.
  • Grohl is also scheduled to play at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK in August 2026.
  • In September 2026, Grohl is on the lineup for Atlanta's Shaky Knees festival.

The players

Violet Grohl

A 19-year-old singer-songwriter and the eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum. She is preparing to release her debut album 'Be Sweet to Me' in May 2026.

Dave Grohl

The frontman of the Foo Fighters and former member of the grunge band Nirvana. He is the father of Violet Grohl.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, doors are open for me because of my last name. It's not something I'm ever going to hide behind or say, 'No, I worked so hard for this! You guys shouldn't say that! That hurts my feelings.'”

— Violet Grohl, Singer-songwriter

“I don't care, I really don't. I've heard that since I was 13 years old. So call me a nepo baby all you want. It's 'whatever' to me. I just hope that eventually people will give me a shot.”

— Violet Grohl, Singer-songwriter

“Come see me live. Come listen to my music and then you can decide for yourself if I'm worthy of this career or not.”

— Violet Grohl, Singer-songwriter

What’s next

Violet Grohl will hit the festival circuit this summer, with performances scheduled at Belgium's Pukkelpop in August, the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK in August, and Atlanta's Shaky Knees festival in September.

The takeaway

Violet Grohl's embrace of the 'nepo baby' label and her invitation for people to experience her music live reflects a growing conversation around nepotism in the entertainment industry. As the daughter of a famous musician, she faces scrutiny over whether her success is due to her family connections, but she is determined to prove her talent and earn her own place in the music world.