Speaking to Complex, Lil Rel Howery, who has a son and a daughter with Verina Zonise Robinson, as well as another child from a post-divorce relationship, argued, "Nowadays, there's no way you should be a deadbeat dad." The comedian and Robinson were living apart for years prior to finalizing their divorce, and he takes pride in co-parenting well with her, noting, "There's no reason not to see your kids at all — no reason." Although Howery is very much a public figure, Robinson remains resolutely out of the public eye, with no social media presence whatsoever. According to Mixed Article, she's a makeup artist who moonlights as a comedy writer, which may be how Robinson initially met Howery.
Little about their relationship or even their breakup is known. However, the Chicago Tribune confirms Robinson cited "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce filing. Likewise, she sought more child support from the "Bad Trip" star in 2018, after Lil Rel Howery's increased profile led to bigger earnings. The comedian explained, "One of the reasons why I wanted [to do 'Rel'] is because I wanted to tell this story. A lot of good dads out here are being taken advantage of, and it's disgusting." He added, "And I'm one of them. I love being a dad. My kids don't want for anything." Things appear to have settled down between the former couple in the years since, thankfully, as they put their kids first.
