Cruz Beckham admits he wouldn’t be as “confident” a performer without the guidance of his famous parents.
The 21‑year‑old indie star – son of soccer legend Sir David Beckham and Spice Girl Lady Victoria Beckham – has revealed the advice that’s shaped his rise as his music career gathers momentum.
Appearing on SiriusXM Hits 1 Miami, he said: “They’ve taught me throughout the years to just work on your craft and hone‑in and make sure you’re the best version of yourself at what you’re doing. So, you know, if they didn’t teach me that, I don’t think I’d be able to get up on stage and play guitar and be confident enough to show what I’ve been working at for a long time. You know, I feel like it’s just, yeah, it’s just working and working and becoming the best version of yourself, I think.”
With his mum having lived through the intensity of being in one of the biggest girl groups of all time, Cruz says her advice carries particular weight. He explained: “She’s just like, ‘Well, you’re going to do it anyway, so make sure you do it the best of your ability.’ And you know, I understand that she’s definitely played for a ridiculous amount of people, so I trust her opinion a lot, heavily. And, yeah, she just tells me that it’s all going to be okay. Just relax. And I mean, she didn’t have to play guitar on stage, though. So, I’m just saying I have that. I do have that.”
Cruz releases his debut EP Wear and Tear on August 21. That same month, he and his backing band The Breakers will make their debut at Reading and Leeds Festivals. It follows the success of his first UK headline tour, which saw him play key grassroots venues across the country – including King Tuts and Komedia – before wrapping with three sold‑out nights at London’s Courtyard Theatre.