Here's Why Elle King Believes The Nepo Baby Label Doesn't Apply To Her And The Relationship With Her Dad Rob Schneider

Singer Elle King is speaking out on the controversial "nepo baby" debate and where she believes she stands when it comes to her career in connection with her comedian father, Dan Schneider, and model mother, London King.

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Nepotism has been quite a hot topic in Hollywood lately, with some celebrities embracing the privilege of having famous parents in the business while others deny their relative's contributions to their individual success.

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Elle is one of the latest stars to add to the discourse. On the latest episode of the Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe podcast, she explained why she believes her music journey didn't form from the benefits of nepotism.

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“I do work really hard,” Elle said. “I don't think I ever really got scooted into the ‘nepo baby’ thing.”

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The "Ex's & Oh's" singer revealed she and her dad "weren't super close" when she got signed to her music label. So instead of influencing the direction of her career or her decision to pursue music, Elle said Rob was more of a "deterrent."

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“We really weren't even speaking…,” she added. “I was a lot closer with my mom's family in Ohio, and so I just have always gone by my mom's last name.”

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Although she doesn't credit The Hot Chick star for kickstarting her profession, Elle does praise him for giving her "pipes." According to her, no one does a better rendition of Elvis than him.

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Elle cites her mom, London, for not only helping her pursue her passion for music, but she also attributes her funny sense of humor to her mother as well.

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“My mom was the one, you know, carrying my guitar and sneaking me into bars, and letting me stay out with my friends and taking the guitar home for me.”

Closeup of Elle King and her mother, London King
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“My mom was always just, like, telling me to take lessons, and she would drive me everywhere. And she took care of me and always made sure that I had some form of a creative outlet."

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You can learn more about Elle's upbringing by listening to her full Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe podcast interview.