Personal
Peppers was born to Bessie Brinkley, who gave Julius the last name of her second husband. Peppers has stated that he is not close with his father, George Kurney, stating "We weren't tight. I mean, I didn't call him up all the time, nothing like that. It was kind of awkward, and it still is now. I can't really get into depth with him in conversation. I really don't feel comfortable talking to him like that. I just don't."
In February 2009, Peppers donated $500,000 to a scholarship program that supports black students at his alma mater of North Carolina. Peppers's donation will go to the Light on the Hill Society Scholarship, a tribute to UNC's earliest black graduates. It helps alumni and friends support black freshmen who show the potential for academic excellence at UNC and after they graduate.
Peppers is referenced in the Nelly song "Heart of a Champion", and made a cameo appearance in Nelly's video "Hot In Herre" at approximately 1:37 and 1:59.
Peppers is also referenced in the Cyhi Da Prynce song "Chance To Explain".
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