A Birth Announced with Joy
Samuel Bear Isamu Draiman was born on September 12, 2013. His parents are Disturbed singer David Michael Draiman and former WWE performer Lena Yada. I see the clearest account of his early public identity in the simple fact of that announcement: two parents welcoming their son, with the father’s well known musical career bringing wider attention to a family milestone.
Samuel turned 13 on September 12, 2026. He is a minor and is not a public performer in his own right. That distinction matters throughout his biography. His parents’ visibility does not establish a public career, private interests, or a daily routine for him.
The full name Samuel Bear Isamu Draiman was used when his birth was announced. An earlier pregnancy announcement used Samuel Bear Draiman. I would not assign a family explanation to each part of the name because neither parent’s birth announcement established one.
David Draiman and the Disturbed Connection
David was born on March 13, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the band that became Disturbed in 1996, after its earlier period under the name Brawl. His distinctive voice became one of the defining features of the group’s sound.
The band’s debut album, The Sickness, appeared in 2000. Believe followed in 2002, beginning a run of 5 consecutive studio albums that debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. Ten Thousand Fists, Indestructible, Asylum, and Immortalized continued that sequence.
I would keep those accomplishments attached to David and his bandmates. Samuel’s place in the family does not make him a participant in their recordings or a musician in training. His own interests have not been established here.
Disturbed’s version of “The Sound of Silence,” released on Immortalized in 2015, reached audiences beyond the band’s earlier metal following. The official video passed 1 billion views in May 2024. It is an important part of David’s career, not evidence of Samuel’s public activity.
Lena Yada Beyond One Wrestling Label
Lena was born on November 12, 1978, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her professional background includes modeling, acting, tandem surfing, and wrestling. I think that range deserves more space than a single description as a former WWE performer.
She finished third in the 2007 WWE Diva Search and signed with the company in November that year. Her televised debut followed on January 4, 2008, as a backstage interviewer. She later appeared in ECW programming and left WWE in November 2008.
Her surfing background also included competition in the 2007 tandem surfing world title event, where she placed 13th overall. In 2010, she appeared in Disturbed’s video for “The Animal.” Those are Lena’s own professional milestones, established before Samuel’s birth.
| Date | Adult family milestone | Connection to Samuel’s background |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 1973 | David was born | Father’s early biography |
| November 12, 1978 | Lena was born | Mother’s early biography |
| 1996 | David joined Disturbed | Beginning of his defining band role |
| 2007 | Lena entered WWE’s professional orbit | Part of her entertainment career |
| September 25, 2011 | David and Lena married | Parents’ marriage |
| September 12, 2013 | Samuel was born | His public birth announcement |
| 2023 | Parents divorced | They described continued commitment to parenting |
Marriage and the Arrival of Their Son
David and Lena married on September 25, 2011. They publicly announced the pregnancy in May 2013. At the time, David was also working with Device, the industrial metal project he formed during Disturbed’s hiatus.
Device released its album in April 2013, and its summer touring calendar overlapped with the pregnancy. David canceled performances late in the pregnancy to be home. I would describe that as a documented decision within his professional schedule, without adding private details about the household.
Samuel arrived in September. His parents’ announcements expressed happiness and gratitude. That is enough to convey the moment without turning a child’s birth into an extended personal narrative written by outsiders.
Divorce and Public Commitment to Parenting
David and Lena divorced in 2023. In public comments that year, David described the separation as amicable, denied infidelity, and praised Lena as a mother. He also stated their intention to continue being the best parents they could be for Samuel.
Later birthday messages between the adults again expressed appreciation for one another as parents. I read those remarks as statements of commitment. They are not a custody record and do not establish the details of any parenting schedule.
No private arrangement needs to be inferred. The meaningful public point is that both adults spoke warmly about their shared responsibility for their son after the marriage ended.
Grandparents and an Uncle with His Own Music
Samuel’s paternal grandparents are Yehuda “YJ” Draiman and Miriam Draiman. YJ has been involved in business and Los Angeles local politics, including neighborhood council service and unsuccessful mayoral campaigns. He should not be described as a former mayor.
David’s younger brother, Benjamin Gabriel Draiman, is Samuel’s paternal uncle. Benjamin has pursued music distinct from Disturbed, including piano based material, the 2011 single “Soon Enough,” and the later project Another Perfect Storm. His professional life has also included clinical work, although descriptions of his roles differ across periods.
I would not invent a personal relationship between Samuel and these relatives. Their identities establish the family tree; they do not reveal private visits, influence, or shared activities.
David married model Sarah Uli on November 16, 2025. That later marriage belongs to his adult biography. It does not replace Lena’s established position as Samuel’s mother or establish any particular role for Sarah in his upbringing.
FAQ
How old is Samuel Bear Isamu Draiman?
He was born on September 12, 2013, and is 13 as of October 2026.
Who are his parents?
His parents are singer David Michael Draiman and model, surfer, actress, and former WWE performer Lena Yada.
Is Samuel a professional performer?
No public career or credited creative work is established for him. He is known through his parents’ public family announcements.
When did his parents divorce?
David and Lena divorced in 2023. They publicly expressed their continued commitment to parenting their son.
Is Benjamin Draiman related to Samuel?
Yes. Benjamin is David’s younger brother and Samuel’s paternal uncle.
