Welsh metal frontman Benji Webbe recently clarified that he has 18 grandchildren and outlined his unconventional approach to grandparenting during an interview. Rather than adopting the stereotype of an indulgent grandparent, Webbe explained he distinguishes between meeting essential needs—such as purchasing necessary clothing—and fulfilling discretionary wants, which he declines to satisfy. He traces this philosophy to losing his parents early in life, an experience he credits with instilling discipline and emotional resilience that inform his more reserved family relationships.

Webbe emphasised that his primary goal is preserving healthy and loving connections with his extended family rather than pursuing material generosity. The SKINDRED frontman's candid remarks come amid the band's recent commercial success, with their April 2026 album 'You Got This', produced by Grammy-winning Jay Ruston, achieving the top position on the UK album charts—a momentum building from their 2023 album 'Smile', which reached number two.