Nikki Mudarris Parents: Meet Marcelle Mudarris and Abu Mudarris

Nicole Nikki Mudarris, known as Nikki “Miss Nikki Baby” Mudarris, is an American reality television star, entrepreneur, and socialite, best recognized for her role on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (2014–2019).

Rising to fame as a cast member, she leveraged her family’s entertainment industry connections to build a multifaceted career, managing their iconic gentlemen’s clubs, The Body Shop and Seventh Veil, and launching her own lingerie line, Nude by Nikki.

Nikki has also ventured into music production and event planning, while her vibrant social media presence, with over 3.6 million Instagram followers, showcases her entrepreneurial spirit and glamorous lifestyle.

Nicole Nikki Mudarris was born on June 28, 1990, in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, to Abu Mudarris and Marcelle Mudarris. She grew up alongside her older sister, Monique Mudarris, and late brother, Anthony Omar Mudarris, who passed away in 2015.

Nikki attended the University of Southern California, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication. Of Italian-Lebanese and Moroccan descent, she has not publicly disclosed her religious beliefs.

Marcelle Mudarris

Marcelle Mudarris, née Ezerzer, was born in the United States, with her birth date unknown but likely in the 1960s. Her early life and family details, including parents and siblings, remain private. Also details about her educational background are unknown.

She is of Moroccan heritage, with some sources suggesting French-Moroccan or African-American roots. A former dancer, Marcelle has been a key figure in the family’s nightclub business, serving as a vice president for The Body Shop and Seventh Veil in Los Angeles.

Abu Mudarris

Abu Mudarris, also known as the “Godfather of Burlesque,” was born in the United States, born in the early 1950s, though exact details are unavailable. Information about his parents, siblings, and education is not publicly documented. He is of Italian-Lebanese descent.

Since the 1970s, Abu has owned and operated upscale gentlemen’s clubs, including The Body Shop in West Hollywood and Las Vegas, and Seventh Veil in Los Angeles, establishing a legacy in the nightlife industry. His clubs have been cultural landmarks, referenced in pop culture, and he has supported community initiatives through the Abu Mudarris Scholarship Fund, though details are limited.