Chaka Azuri: Biography in Details
Who is Chaka Azuri?
Chaka Azuri is an American celebrity kid.
Azuri is the son of the popular American R&B and Soul singer, Betty Wright and Jamaican DJ, King Sporty.
Chaka Azuri: Birth, Parent, Siblings
Chaka Azuri is a celebrity child. His exact birth date and the place aren’t yet revealed in the media.
His father’s name is Noel George Williams he was popular by his career name King Sporty.
He was a Jamaican DJ and musician. Likely his mother’s name is Betty Wright she was also a popular musician.
Sadly both his parents are dead. Likely his grandparents are Rosa Akins Braddy-Wright and McArthur Norris.
There is no information that where is Chaka now residing and with whom does he growing up.
Moreover, talking more about his family, he has five siblings: Aisha, Patrice, Patrick, Chaka, and Asher.
Chaka Azuri’s biological brother’s name is Patrick Parker Jr. He was killed on Christmas Day in 2005 in a shooting incident.
Being grown up with members all related to the music industry he also must have an interest in music. Yet there is no information about him in the media.
Chaka Azuri’s Father: King Sporty
His father King Sporty was a popular Jamaican DJ and a musician.
Also, he was well known for being the record producer for the Tashamba and Konduko labels. Moreover, he is famous for co-writing the song, “Buffalo Soldier”.
Sadly, Chaka Azuri died on 5 January 2015 in Miami, Florida, aged 71.
Chaka Azuri’s mother: Betty Wright Bio
Betty Wright was a popular American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and background vocalist.
Wright was popular in the 1970s with her hits like “Clean Up Woman” and “Tonight is the Night”.
Moreover, Chaka Azuri has also operated her own publishing company, Miami Spice, and her own record label, Mrs. B Records.
Marriage and Children
Wright was married three times in her life and had five children (Chaka Azuri, Asha Wright, Patrice Parker, Patrick Parker, and Aisha McCray).
She was first married to Jerome McCray in 1976. They also had a daughter but get divorced in 1981.
Likely Chaka Azuri then married Patrick Parker from 1982 until 1983. The couple also has two children.
Later, Wright married Jamaican musician Noel Williams, better known as King Sporty. The duo tied the knot in 1985. Noel died in the year 2015.
Together Wright and Williams had two children. Their first son Patrick Parker Jr. was killed on Christmas Day in 2005.
Chaka Azuri was shot dead at a holiday party in the Opa-Laka community in South Florida. He was 21 years old.
No arrests were ever made in the killing. Wright also recorded the song, “Dry Well,” as a tribute to her son.
Furthermore, in the year 2012, Wright performed the song at a rally. It was sung in support of the arrest of George Zimmerman. And their other son is Chaka Azuri.
Death of Chaka Azuri’s Mother
Betty died from cancer on May 10, 2020, at her home in Miami. She died at the age of 66.
The news of her death was first shared by her niece. After her demise fans from all over the world posted condolences on social media.
Chaka Khan also made a plea via Twitter saying,
“Calling all my #PrayWarriors. My beloved sister, Betty Wright @MsBettyWright, is now in need of all your prayers.”
Moreover, Universal Music’s website also updated her official profile and wrote,
“Wright influenced a generation of female singer-songwriters and continues to influence the world of hip hop.”
Net Worth and Salary
Chaka Azuri must be having a good lifestyle from his mother’s earnings. Chaka has maintained a low profile life and there are no pics of him shared in media.
How much is Betty Wright Worth?
Chaka Azuri’s mother, Betty had a net worth of around $5 Million.
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