Raised among music royalty, Lionel Cole—nephew of Nat King Cole, cousin to Natalie Cole, and son of Freddy Cole—grew up immersed in the music business. By six, he had earned his first equity card; by nine, was on his first television show., according to Music Connection.
Billboard also noted that every dollar the younger Cole’s estate earns from music and other royalties goes to charity.
Last updated March 27, 2026.