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The Independent UK
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Rachel McGrath

Cruz Beckham tried to distance himself from family name, new book claims

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  • Cruz Beckham initially planned to forge his music career without using his famous surname, according to a new book by journalist Alison Boshoff.
  • Management company TaP reportedly wanted the 21-year-old to distance himself from his family, but Victoria Beckham scuppered the plan by posting a video of him performing.
  • Cruz parted ways with TaP in 2024 before signing with new management, releasing the single Optics in 2025 and booking performances at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
  • The details emerge amid wider Beckham family drama, following eldest son Brooklyn Beckham 's public statement in January that he was no longer on speaking terms with his parents.
  • Victoria Beckham previously addressed family tensions by maintaining that she and David have always tried to protect and love their children.

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Victoria Beckham ‘stopped son Cruz from dropping surname’ ahead of music launch

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