Reggie & 'Lil Daddy in the News

About 'Lil Daddy and the Artist

Hi there! My name is 'Lil Daddy. I am a mascot and positive cartoon character who has the looks of a hip-hop youngster, but the wisdom of an old man. I know that you are wondering how I came to be. Well—I’ll tell you.

It’s absolutely amazing how doodling on the back of an envelop, just to waste time, could turn out to be the birth of a thirteen and a half year ministry to reach people. It’s also amazing how something so small (at the time), and insignificant can be loved and appreciated by different races, different age groups, and people of different socio-economic status. That’s how the Lord, the Creator of the universe works! Back in 1994, the Lord took the talents of my creator, Reggie McLeroy, and worked through him to create me–just by doodling on an envelope.

At first, Reggie sketched me as a little black boy with a big head and little body. I sported a baseball cap turned backward, with a price tag still on it. The cap was so big that it covered my eyes. Around my neck was a big gold chain that hung almost to my waist which read, “Say No”. I had big lips and a wide nose (much more profound that most Blacks have). I was given the name “Little Bubba”.

Reggie introduced me to his English class and they thought that I was a cool dude, but they did not like my name. They renamed me 'Lil Daddy, and I became a star. My image changed slightly after that. I wear oversized tennis shoes, a baggy T-shirt, but my ever-present cap is still turned backward. I don’t wear the chain all the time.

It has been my pleasure to go to schools, churches, or community affairs to share my motivational messages and “Filosophies From Da Hood”. By the way, my “filosophies” are published weekly (for 14 years) in the News-Star, a newspaper in Monroe, Louisiana, and until seven years ago, it appeared in the Shreveport Times.

Reggie and I have been blessed to publish our first book, “Big Things Come in Small Packages: A Story of 'Lil Daddy”, we have inspirational posters about education and religion that would be wonderful to display in classroom, churches, etc., T-shirts, and decals.

Oh, I forgot! Reggie is also an artist who specializes in wildlife. He is most noted for capturing life-like artwork of the legendary coach - Coach Eddie Robinson of Grambling State University, an Independence Bowl painting of General Russel Honore’ and the New Orleans Superdome during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He was also chosen as the official artist of the 2004 U. S. Ryder Cup Team. Did I mention that Reggie has won the Louisiana Wildlife Stamp (2000), and chosen to paint the 2003 Texas Turkey Stamp, and the Canadian Whitetail. Even though he is quite busy with me and his artwork, he works for the Lincoln Parish School Board as a Discipline Coordinator.

For further information about me, 'Lil Daddy, or Reggie please contact me at (318) 251-0266 for bookings, etc.