Paige Hurd, who portrayed Lauren Baldwin in Power Book II: Ghost, is gaining recognition.She portrays a devoted student who has recently enrolled at Stansfield University, where she encounters Tariq St. Patrick (played by Michael Rainey Jr.). Tariq, the son of infamous New York mobster James “Ghost” St. Patrick (portrayed by Omari Hardwick), is the protagonist of the series.
The series is a Starz spinoff of Power, which received acclaim for its tenacious and rapid-fire depiction of the New York underground criminal scene.
Even if you are watching the series for the first time, you will recognize Paige Hurd!You may have seen her in numerous music videos, including Justin Bieber’s ‘Never Let You Go’ in which she played his love interest. She starred in the pioneering television series Everybody Hates Chris.
She began acting at an early age, and while her career propelled her to fame, it also provided her with godparents.
Sponsors of Hurd
Hurd is delighted to have Earl Simmons, also known as DMX, and his ex-wife Tashera Simmons as her godparents. Hurd’s family accepted the decision, and she developed a close relationship with the Simmons family, referring to DMX as “pops.” Hurd and DMX met on the set of the 2003 action film Cradle 2 the Grave.
Hurd portrayed Vanessa Fait, daughter of DMX’s Anthony Fait.
In December of 2019, Paige shared on Instagram a unique father’s day gift she obtained for the rapper. She had the lyrics to her favorite song that DMX had written tattooed in his penmanship.
In April of this year, when DMX died of a heart attack brought on by a drug overdose, the actress posted an Instagram tribute to the late hip-hop icon. One week prior to DMX’s hospitalization, Hurd posted a photo of the pair dancing together.
The Real Parents of Hurd
Even though the actress has frequently stated that DMX is her godfather, admirers are occasionally confused. Contrary to popular belief, the actress’ biological parents are distinct. The actress was born to a Puerto Rican mother and an African American father.
The actress and her four siblings were reared by their single mother, Cheryl Martin. Martin is a co-owner of CMA Entertainment, a talent management and production company with over 20 years of experience in the film, television, voice-over, theater, and music industries.
In an interview with the magazine Schon, Hurd attributed her success to her family.
The actress is preparing to film the third season of BET’s The Oval after the conclusion of the second season.
