In a recent video, legendary singer and American Idol judge Lionel Richie expressed his joy over the arrival of his daughter Sofia Richie Grainge’s baby girl.

While the video itself was harmless, it caused a lot of buzz as online users speculated about Lionel’s altered appearance, wondering if he had undergone cosmetic procedures.

In the clip, the ‘All Night Long (All Night)‘ singer shared his excitement over his newborn granddaughter, referring to her as a “diva.”

Known for his enthusiasm about being a grandfather, Lionel has always been open about his family joy. In the video, he said, “My baby is having a baby, and I’m so thrilled for Elliot and Sofia. They are just over the moon.”

Sofia Richie and Lionel Richie pictured in 2020. Credit: Presley Ann / Getty.

 

Previously, Lionel has shared his feelings about grandparenthood, telling ET Online: “Being a grandfather is an exciting adventure for me, but I am not looking forward to being called grandpa. I’m Pop-pop. We don’t get the ‘grandpa,’ yeah, that’s a little deep. Pop-pop is where we’re going.”