Melvin has one kid with his wife, Maria. Their son is Mario Van Peebles.
Mario is an American film director and actor. He is best known for directing and starring in New Jack City in 1991 and USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage in 2016.
Talking more about the family, Melvin has five grandchildren: Mandela Van Peebles, Morgana Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles, Makayla Van Peebles, and Maya Van Peebles.
Melvin’s daughter-in-law and Mario’s wife is Chitra Sukhu Van Peebles.
One of Mario’s sons, Mandela Van Peebles, was born on June 4, 1994. Mandela is an American rapper. He is also a film and television actor and producer. He has appeared in movies such as We the Party, Baadasssss!, and Jigsaw.
