Osama Bin Laden’s son has grown into a goth/metal hybrid. He loves western movies and loves painting Americana.
Omar bin Laden, one of Osama bin Laden’s many children, has lived a very different life than his infamous father.
Born in 1981, Omar was raised partly in Sudan and Afghanistan before breaking away from the al-Qaeda leader’s inner circle as a young man.
Choosing exile and distance from extremism, he settled for periods in Saudi Arabia, Iran, and later Europe. In adulthood, Omar cultivated a very different persona, embracing heavy metal culture, wearing leather jackets, and sporting long hair.
More importantly, he discovered a passion for painting, particularly Western landscapes and Americana scenes inspired by films and pop culture. His artwork, often depicting horses, deserts, and nostalgic frontier imagery, reflects both a fascination with freedom and an attempt to claim an identity apart from his family’s legacy.
Fun Fact: Omar once applied for asylum in the UK, hoping to start a new life there, but was denied. Today, he continues to paint and occasionally gives interviews about his life, emphasizing his desire to be known for art rather than his father’s name.