NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: (L-R) Russell Wilson, Sienna Princess Wilson, Ciara, and Future Zahir Wilburn attend Fashion Scholarship Fund's 89th Annual Gala at The Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Future Zahir, Ciara‘s son, has a few years left before he takes off for college. Still, Papa Russell Wilson is making sure his 11-year-old is ready when the time comes! About two weeks ago, they went viral after Russell took Future on his first college campus visit. Now, the internet is giving the NFL player his flowers after Future praised that experience and his “dad” during a red carpet interview.
As mentioned, Russell shared a recap video of his college visit with Future on March 14. The Instagram reel showed them at the University of Texas at Austin and spending time in the Texas Longhorns’ facilities. It starts with them in the car, Russell explaining where they’re at and then turning the camera to his stepson for his thoughts. “I love Texas, this school is great. I love the stadium…everything’s bigger in Texas…look at the stadium, pretty big,” the 11-year-old added.
Less than two weeks after the college tour video, Russell, Ciara, Future and their daughter Sienna Princess Wilson attended the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s 89th Annual Gala. The event, held on March 23, was in New York City. The couple’s two younger kids, Win and Amora, were not presented, according to red carpet photos.
While speaking with E! News, the college visit came up. After saying Future had fun, Wilson turned the mic over to his 11-year-old.
“I had a really good time there. I’d really be happy going there in the future, but I really had a good time going there. Going with my dad, just a really good experience for me and him,” Zahir said.
Afterward, Russell complimented his stepson, saying he’s so talented in multiple sports including basketball, football, baseball. “He’s got a bright future,” the dad said, before highlighting his daughter’s talents as well.
“They’re both dreamers, but they work hard at it. They’re talented. That’s what life’s about, these kinds of experiences,” Wilson added.
And Ciara? Cheesing and giggling the whole time watching her hubby and son speak. And we FEEL her ’cause us too sis, us too! For context, Russell met Ciara when Zahir was only nine months old in early 2015, and the following year, he wed the singer. Wilson has previously said that God spoke to him after meeting the infant for the first time.
“When I walked in the room, I see lil Future, hes nine months at the time and he crawls in my lap. It was like, This is gonna be my responsibility. I remember leaving that night and God saying to me, Raising this child is gonna be your responsibility. I said, God, are you sure this is what you want me to do? He said, Son, this is for you.'”
In reaction to the video, The Shade Room’s comment section exploded with love for Russell Wilson. A few stragglers name-dropped Future, the rapper who biologically fathered Future Zahir during a previous relationship with Ciara. However, majority shared praise for Wilson’s fatherhood energy. Within two hours, over 5,000 written reactions from fans and even celebs, like Monica, poured in.
“As a woman that was raised by her step father this is beautiful to see on so many levels Hes my Dad & that doesnt mean I dont love my father! Kids should not be made to feel weird about loving who loves them Im holding mine down because I see about who saw about me ,” Monica commented.
@meeshjessicaparker added, “Love this!!! Kids being loved & supported correctly is what its all about.”
“I’m so happy Ciara found this man ,” @beelewiz wrote.
@getuptoparr said, “Russ aint no step daddy. He a REAL daddy .”
“Love that hes not missing in love. Hes supported and loved on and thats important for Black boys as well. This is refreshing to see! ,” @kaywiththevibes commented.
“I love a great step dad u can tell he really loves him,” @nenababy_ wrote.
“A man who stepped in and took future as his son as well. A great DAD ,” @queenminaaaa added.
“If he said thats his dad, thats who shows up for him as his dad,” @dominiquechinn commented.
“At this point Future the stepdaddy,” @the_slimdon joked.
“Say what you want but Russell is what A LOT of these young boys need!!!!! Support and Love goes a longggggg way. ,” @big__ross said.
“Future fathered him but RUSSELL IS HIS DADDY!!!!,” @ilovehoneymami added.
“Russell is like my dad who is my step dad but I call him my dad who made sure I was exposed to things. Every young man need this no matter whos the figure in they life as long as its a positive one,” @itsthatboiyoung wrote.
Speaking of Ciara and Russell Wilson raising kids, over the weekend, social media exploded with pregnancy speculations. Wilson has long-talked about wanting ‘Baby Cinco,’ with his wife and CiCi has teased that she’s open to expanding their family. Recently, two outfits had the internet womb-watching. Her song choice, caption and hand placements in a video of one of those ‘fits reallyfueled the chatter. Catch up by tapping the link below!
