Cruz Beckham is determined not to rely on his family's name to advance his career, a stance that sets him apart from his older brother Brooklyn. The musician, son of David and Victoria Beckham, has enjoyed a successful summer touring with his band The Breakers, including a performance at Reading Festival where his family watched from the sidelines.
Success on His Own Terms
According to a source quoted by The Sun, Cruz has refused his parents' attempts to help raise his profile. "Not only is Cruz gaining success and being taken seriously on the music scene, but it’s also widely known that he’s refused his parents’ attempts to ‘connect him,'" the source said. "He’s made it very clear that he wants to, and will be, doing this on his own – and with his band. Even in his early teens, Cruz made it very clear that wasn’t him. He wasn’t in this for celebrity, he didn’t want the kind of fame that was empty and fawning."
The source added that Cruz's music ambition outweighs any desire for fame. "He wanted to learn the instruments, to sit in his bedroom for hours humming tunes and creating songs," the source said. It was also revealed that Cruz reportedly wanted to drop his surname for his music career and simply go by The Breakers.
Contrast With Brooklyn
This approach is starkly different from Brooklyn, who lives in Los Angeles with wife Nicola Peltz and still uses the Peltz-Beckham surname. Brooklyn has attempted several careers, including chef, hot sauce seller, and photographer, but none have achieved notable success. He has also made his feelings about his family clear amid an ongoing feud with his parents.
During his Reading Festival set at The Canopy, Cruz addressed the crowd, saying: "This show is our second to last show on this tour and we’ve had an incredible time. It’s been amazing seeing everybody and just want to thank you for all the love and all the support. This next song, I’d like to dedicate to my little sister who’s just dancing right there."
Acknowledging Skepticism
In an interview with Dork magazine, Cruz addressed why people might doubt his music. He said: "I understand that they would think that everything’s gonna be a bit s**t and a bit too polished. But you know, I love music, and I really love playing live, and I’m just excited to be able to do it. My experiences in life have been very different to a lot of people’s experiences, but I still feel like I’ve got something to say."
