“Usually at the end of these pieces they mention he had at least one child as well...”
Yeah, as soon as they can achieve an erection, the babies start dropping.
It's called "Keepin' it real"
Usually one of the “parents” is nearing the end of high school; with no job skills or work ethic they have to start a new “hive” (especially since they’ll no longer qualify for “freebies” for the existing queen as they become adults).