Jason Derulo, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, and social media sensation, has embraced his most cherished role yet: fatherhood. On May 8, 2021, Derulo and his then-girlfriend, Jena Frumes, welcomed their first child, a son named Jason King Derulo. The couple, who began dating just before the COVID-19 pandemic after meeting at the gym, shared their journey into parenthood with their massive social media followings.
Derulo, who boasts over 55 million followers on TikTok, and Frumes, with more than 11 million followers, captivated their audiences with their love story and the anticipation of their baby’s arrival. The birth of Jason King was a momentous occasion for the couple, marking a new chapter in their lives.
### The Birth of Jason King Derulo
Jason King Derulo was born on May 8, 2021. Just ten days after his birth, Jena Frumes shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, featuring photos from the hospital and their first moments at home with their newborn. “A glimpse of my first week with our healthy handsome little king 👑🥺💛,” she captioned the post. “Life now has so much more meaning & I am so grateful. I’m so so so in love with this little boy he’s everything I never knew I needed👶🏽🙏🏽 05/08/2021✨.”
The couple had previously revealed the sex of their baby in an exclusive announcement to PEOPLE, celebrating with a blue fireworks display at the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas.
### The Significance of His Name
The name Jason King holds special meaning for Derulo. He wanted to name his son after himself to ensure the continuation of the Derulo family name. “My brother has girls, and my sister has a girl, so I knew we needed a boy to carry on the name, literally. We needed to have a boy because the Derulo name was out,” Derulo explained to PEOPLE in July 2021. “I spoke him into existence.”
Derulo added that naming his son Jason King would bring him closer to his child and ensure that his legacy continues.
### Co-Parenting After the Split
Four months after the birth of their son, Derulo and Frumes decided to part ways. Derulo announced the split on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Jena and I have decided to part ways. She is an amazing mother but we feel being apart at this time will allow us to be the best versions of ourselves and the best parents we could be.”
Despite their separation, Derulo and Frumes have maintained a strong co-parenting relationship. In November 2021, Derulo told PEOPLE that they had an “amazing relationship” and emphasized the importance of their son’s well-being. “We love [our son] more than anything, and his wellbeing is really important to us. I’m really attentive of her wellbeing as well, and I want her to be good. I care about her a lot,” he said.
### Adventures with Dad
Jason King is a constant presence in his father’s life, accompanying him to various places, from the gym to the recording studio. Derulo frequently shares videos and photos of their adventures on Instagram, showcasing their close bond. In one memorable instance, concertgoers celebrated Jason King’s arrival on stage by singing “Baby Shark.”
Derulo also enjoys dressing his son in matching outfits. In one adorable snapshot, the father-son duo wore red shirts with black shorts, and Jason King sported a pair of red-and-black baby sneakers. “Oh imma love dressing Jason jr up like me 😭,” Derulo captioned the post, to which Frumes replied, “🥺❤️.”
### Learning and Growing
As Jason King grows, he continues to learn new ways to communicate with his parents. In a 2022 Instagram post, Frumes shared that their son had learned sign language, which allowed them to communicate effectively even before he could speak many words. “He knows so much sign language so even though he doesn’t say many words yet we are able to communicate so well now. Highly suggest teaching your baby sign language if you haven’t or are expecting‼️” she wrote.
Frumes added, “He’s so much fun he makes waking up each day exciting.”
### A Budding Music Lover
It seems that Jason King has inherited his father’s love for music. In July 2021, Derulo revealed that his son already showed an affinity for music. “From when he was in the womb, he would start kicking whenever I would play music on my phone, because every morning I played the song that I had did the night prior. Now, it’s the only thing that keeps him calm,” Derulo told PEOPLE. “He’ll be going crazy one minute and then you start playing some music and he’s okay.”
### Conclusion
Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes’ journey into parenthood has been a heartwarming story of love, growth, and co-parenting. Despite their separation, they remain dedicated to providing the best for their son, Jason King Derulo. As they navigate the challenges and joys of raising their child, their bond as co-parents continues to strengthen, ensuring that Jason King grows up surrounded by love and support.
Source: PEOPLE, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
