Jay Cinco turned to TikTok with a vulnerable reflection on first-time fatherhood—sharing moments of overthinking and mental health struggles while trying to be the best dad for his daughter, Raine Parker. His fiancée and daughter’s mother, Lala Baptiste, stepp
Jay Cinco didn’t post about fatherhood like a highlight reel. In a TikTok video that reads like a late-night confession, the influencer opened up about what it really feels like to be a first-time dad—especially when the pressure is constant and the thoughts don’t always switch off.
His post came in the form of an 11-slide carousel. where he reflected on self-doubt. mental health struggles. and the weight of trying to become the best possible father for his daughter. Raine Parker. He talked about questioning himself as a parent and acknowledged the emotional reality of navigating fatherhood at a young age. Through it all. he said he wants to keep growing into the role—becoming the father his daughter and fiancée deserve.
The most emotional part, though, may be what happened in the comments.
Lala Baptiste—his fiancée and Raine’s mother—replied with reassurance that moved the moment from “vulnerable” to “real.” After seeing his post. Lala said she started crying. but also made it clear she believes he’s already doing what matters. In her comment. she wrote. “Now I’m crying… but 10000000/10 because you’re already the best dad and do everything we need in every aspect without asking and we love you so much 🥺❤️ alsooooo worlds best baby bumper and Raine’s fav place to sleep 🥰”.
Jay responded to her message shortly after, picking up right where she left off—emotions still high, but grateful. “Great… now I’m cryin again 😅🥺🥺🥺 awww I love yall I just be overthinking sometimes I just wanna be the best for yall ❤️”
As the conversation spread. social media filled the comment sections with support. especially for Jay’s honesty about mental health and the reality of learning on the job. In The Shade Room Teens’ comment section, people applauded him for being open. Instagram user @dajuicestfr wrote. “He was meant to be a girl dad 😩❤️ i love this for them!” @jaydashanelle added. “🥺🥺🥺 this really made me sobbbb!. I love them so baddd 😍” and @riaaelle._ weighed in with. “They hate on their relationship so bad but at home begging thier n**** to act right/do the things he does for Lala 🤷🏽♀️”.
Others focused on his presence and willingness to learn. @raysoflove_21 wrote, “Already beat the odds by being there and being willing to learn!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽,” while @hisfavoritepisces.xx said, “🥺🥺 aww you’ll get better over time cinco I love how she came an reassured him too.”
Some comments framed his vulnerability as something more people should see. @bstands4bonnie said, “And now Im cryingggg 😂😂😂😢😢 Jay Cinco. We see you sir. WE SEE YOU SIR 🫡🫡🫡🫡 An present father is an extra sprinkle of blessing. You will be a wonderful dad. Trust. ❤️” @yanah2uu_ wrote, “We love active fathers ❤️,” while xogallery._I said, “So everybody just crying?. 🥺🥺🥺.”.
And @nowyouseamenowyoudont summed up the feeling many readers seemed to share: “I love seeing men be vulnerable.”
In the span of one TikTok post, Jay Cinco managed to do something that doesn’t always happen with fatherhood content—show the unsure moments, name the mental load, and still leave room for reassurance, love, and the work of becoming better for Raine Parker and Lala Baptiste.
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This is sweet but TikTok comments are always fake nice so idk.
Aww I started crying just reading this 😅 like why are men allowed to be emotional now? JK but seriously good for him. Overthinking is REAL, especially when you’re trying to be perfect.
Wait I thought the whole “best dad” thing was like a social media gimmick? But the article says he’s struggling mentally so I’m confused… is this for attention or actual depression? Either way that stroller/baby bumper thing sounds like some expensive setup lol.
The carousel thing is kinda weird to me, like 11 slides for “I’m overthinking”?? But I get it, first-time parents spiral. I don’t know why but I read this and immediately thought about how people judge dads harder than moms, which is probably why she cried. Also the part about the comments “moving it from vulnerable to real” like… yeah comments can be everything I guess, especially when they’re that gushy.