Is Eli Apple Related to Michael Blackson? The Surprising Truth About the NFL Star and the Comedian

^{Eli Apple is a cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and has also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers. He is known for his speed, athleticism, and coverage skills.}

^{Michael Blackson is a Ghanaian-Liberian actor, philanthropist, and comedian based in the United States. He is famous for his roles in movies such as Next Friday, The Savages, Meet the Blacks, and Nobody’s Fool. He is also known for his stand-up comedy and his social media presence.}

^{But what many people may not know is that Eli Apple and Michael Blackson are related. They are uncle and nephew, according to Wikipedia and other sources . How did this happen? Let’s find out.}

^{The Family Connection}

^{Eli Apple was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised by his mother Annie Apple and stepfather Tim Apple in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. His birth name was Eli Woodard, but he changed it to Eli Apple in 2012 to honor his stepfather who had been a father figure to him since he was two years old.}

^{Eli’s biological father is Ghanaian and his mother is Liberian-American. His father left when he was young and had little contact with him. Eli’s mother met Michael Blackson when she was a teenager in Liberia and they became friends. They later reconnected in the United States and Michael became Eli’s uncle.}

^{Michael Blackson was born in Ghana and spent his childhood in Liberia before moving to the United States in the mid-1980s. He settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he started his comedy career. He has three sons and one daughter from previous relationships.}

^{The Supportive Uncle}

^{Michael Blackson has been supportive of Eli Apple’s football career and has attended some of his games. He has also posted videos on his Instagram account where he cheers for his nephew and jokes about his performance.}

^{In one video, he said: “I’m here at my nephew’s game, Eli Apple. He plays for the Bengals. He’s doing good today. He got an interception. He got a fumble recovery. He got a touchdown. He got a girlfriend. He got everything.”}

^{In another video, he said: “I’m here at my nephew’s game, Eli Apple. He plays for the Saints. He’s doing good today. He got a sack. He got a tackle. He got a penalty. He got ejected. He got everything.”}

^{Michael Blackson has also praised Eli Apple for his philanthropic work. In 2023, Eli donated $100,000 to Michael’s foundation that built a school in Ghana named after him. The school, which is located at Agona Nsaba in the Agona East District of Ghana’s Central Region, was commissioned in early January 2023 .}

^{Michael said: “I’m very proud of my nephew Eli Apple for his generous donation to my foundation. He is not only a great football player but also a great human being who cares about giving back to his roots.”}

^{The Surprising Truth}

^{So there you have it. Eli Apple and Michael Blackson are related by blood and by friendship. They are uncle and nephew who share a bond of love, humor, and charity.}

^{They are also both successful in their respective fields and have made their mark on the world.}