Is Zeke the Oldest Child of Monet Tejada in Power Book II: Ghost? A Definitive Investigation
The answer is yes – Zeke Cross, portrayed by Daniel Bellomy, is definitively the oldest child of drug queenpin Monet Tejada across the Power universe at 23 years old. Let‘s analyze the clues and timelines that confirm Zeke‘s seniority among the Tejada siblings, and what this rivalry means for gaming fans.
Who is Ezekiel "Zeke" Cross?
Zeke burst onto the scenes in Power Book II: Ghost as a promising high school basketball phenom. The talented shooting guard carried the hopes of securing an NBA career. However, his promising sporting dreams got derailed after Zeke found himself embroiled in covering up the murder of a crooked professor.
As an avid gamer myself, I couldn‘t help but parallel‘s Zeke trajectory to that of a created MyPlayer in NBA 2K. Much like customizing our own baller, Zeke‘s pure potential was corrupted by the realities of his environment – namely the lethal grip of his family‘s drug empire.
Zeke‘s Ties to the Infamous Tejada Clan
Early on Zeke Cross was introduced as Monet Tejada‘s beloved nephew – taken firmly under her wing after the death of his parents. However, a mid-season bombshell sent shockwaves through the Power fandom. Monet confessed that Zeke was not her nephew, but rather her secret son whom she gave birth to as a young teenager.
The repercussions continued as Zeke grappled with learning that Monet‘s former love Dante "Mecca" Spears is his biological father. Given her tight-knit history with Mecca, many fans speculated that he could be tied to the Tejadas long before his Season 2 introduction.
Who‘s the Senior Sibling? A Visual Age Comparison
But where does Zeke fall in terms of seniority amongst Monet‘s children? Let‘s break it down:
| Name | Birth Year | Age | Parents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeke | 1998 | 23 | Monet & Mecca |
| Cane | 1999 | 22 | Monet & Lorenzo Tejada |
| Dru | 2001 | 21 | Monet & Lorenzo Tejada |
| Diana | 2002 | 20 | Monet & Lorenzo Tejada |
As this table shows, Zeke is definitively the oldest sibling in the Tejada family. With his birth year noted as 1998 across media coverage, he emerges as Monet‘s first-born child.
Cane follows next, born just a year later in 1999 to Monet and husband Lorenzo Tejada Sr. Rounding out the age order are: Dru (2001) and Diana (2002) – making Zeke and Cane the most senior brothers vying for control.
Sibling Rivalry – Analyzing Key Betrayals and Power Moves
The tenious bond between the eldest Tejada boys continues to be a powderkeg within the Ghost storyline. Early on, Zeke leverages his basketball success as an attempt to break away from the family business.
However, the bonds of blood and loyalty run deep. Time and again Zeke has found himself beholden to carrying out his uncle, now revealed to to be step-father, Lorenzo Tejada‘s merciless orders.
Meanwhile, Lorenzo‘s named successor Cane simmers with jealousy towards the golden child Zeke. While Cane has long been hardened by the streets, Zeke seemingly glides towards his hoop dreams and academic success.
In one brutal mid-season scene, Cane‘s resentment boils over. Upon discovering evidence that Lorenzo ordered a failed hit on Zeke, Cane reciprocates by putting a violent chokehold on his father.
This Cain-and-Abel-esque betrayal speaks to the long-simmering rivalry between the half-brothers. With Zeke revealed as Lorenzo‘s step-son, Cane likely feels his position as heir apparent threatened by the eldest brother‘s return to the family business.
Connecting Power to Video Game Narratives
Beyond the compelling family drama, hardcore fans are drawn to connecting Power‘s twists and turns with our favorite video game universes. Beyond Basketball, there are rich intersections here with the crime drama and vengeance tale signature of Rockstar Games‘ iconic Grand Theft Auto series.
Both worlds depict morally questionable figures competing for dominance in the underworld order – often through ruthless blood feuds and deceptions. Unlike GTA‘s open gameplay format, we experience Power‘s backstabbings through a serialized storyline.
However Zeke‘s trajectory in particular mirrors GTA protagonists torn between chasing legitimate dreamslike sports stardom and falling back into the criminal fold that raised them. The battle for the young baller‘s soul makes for a fascinating narrative arc for gamers.
Conclusion – Zeke Sits the Tejada Throne
Through this deep dive analyzing scenes, plots and the fandom hive mind – we can definitively conclude Zeke Cross is the oldest of Monet Tejada‘s children in the Power Universe at 23 years old. While his pampered path differs vastly from street-raised Cane, Zeke nonetheless finds himself both blessed and cursed as the first-born son.
The revelations around Zeke‘s age, paternity and his simmering rivalry with Cane are sure to have seismic impacts on Power‘s endgame. As gaming fans, we eagerly await the next boss-battle developments in this iconic crime saga!
