Who is ‘Big Brother 28’s’ LaTrice Verrett? Her Famous Uncle Revealed

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Being the oldest Houseguest in the Big Brother house is never easy. But when you have a famous uncle, it might make it a bit easier to fit in with the younger Houseguests.

LaTrice “Lala” Verrett, originally from Illinois, is the oldest Houseguest on Season 28 at 58 years old. Here is everything to know about the boutique salesperson from Maplewood, New Jersey, who claims she will be the oldest winner in the history of the show.

Who is her famous uncle?

During her pre-season interview, LaTrice revealed that her uncle is Kool from the band Kool & the Gang. Her mom was also the tour coordinator for the band. (See the fact 25 minutes into the video). Kool & the Gang is best known for their songs “Celebration,” “Ladies Night,” “Get Down On It,” and “Jungle Boogie.”

She was in a band

LaTrice was in the band The Sounds of Blackness, which has won three Grammy awards. The band is a vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, who perform music from several genres of music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz. The Sounds of Blackness was founded in 1969.

LaTrice is a single mother

Despite being a mother to four children, LaTrice is single. She shared that she is open to a showmance if there is a man around her age on the season. According to her LinkedIn, she got divorced after being married for 23 years.

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What is her job?

Although LaTrice doesn’t list her retail job on her LinkedIn, she does list that she is a media personality and has appeared on many shows such as The Dr. Oz Show, Anderson Live, Rachael Ray, The View, What Would You Do? with John Quinones, HSN ProForm Testimonial, and The Wendy Williams Show.

She also shares photos of her outfits on Instagram while working at her retail job. The Big Brother contestant also serves as the president of the PTO for her childrens’ schools.

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LaTrice is also the Executive Manager of Special Events for BLD Holdings Inc. She has also worked in advertising and as a professional buyer and designer.

She has a pre-law degree

Her LinkedIn also reveals that she has a degree in pre-law and dance from Rutgers University. She obtained the degree in 1990. During her time in college, she was a James D. Carr Academic Scholar.

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