Tyka Nelson

Tyka Nelson: Biography in Details

Who is Tyka Nelson?

Tyka Nelson is an American singer. The album charted in 33rd place in 1988 on Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

She is also renowned for being the daughter of jazz musician John L. Nelson as well as the sister of Prince.

Tyka Nelson: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Tyka Nelson was born on May 18, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Her nationality is American and her ethnicity is African-American.

She belongs to a family of a musician as her father was jazz musician John L. Nelson and her brother Prince was also a musician. Her mother’s name is Mattie Della Shaw, a jazz singer.

Her family ancestry is centered in Louisiana and is of African-American descent. Tyka and her brother were encouraged by her father for their interest in music.

Tyka Nelson: Education History

Tyka studied at the University of the Holy Spirit. There is not much information about her study or her childhood as she has kept everything private.

Tyka Nelson: Professional Life and Career

Tyka Nelson released her first album Royal Blue in 1988 for which she was charted in 33rd position on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Later she released her second album in 1992, named Moon Yellow, Red Sky under the banner of CMC International Records. In 2008 her third album A Brand New Me was released and in 2011 her album Hustler was released.

Tyka Nelson: Salary and Net Worth 2024

It is not yet confirmed about total net worth of Tyka because as of 2024, she inherits the total net worth of $800 million of his brother’s late Prince but it is not cleared till now.

Tyka Nelson: Rumors and Controversy

Tyka was controversial when it came in front that she battled an addiction to crack cocaine and prostituted herself to support her children. In 2003 she said in an interview that she sold her body for food, money, and pampers for her children.

Tyka was also in controversy after the death of her brother Prince, when in an interview she said that three years earlier prince called her and said, “I think I’ve done everything I’ve come to do”.

She added, that her dad and Prince always spoke in these types of riddles. He knew [he was going to die soon]. And he was preparing me. It’s very clear.

Tyka Nelson: Description Of Body Measurement

She has black hair color and her eye color is also black.

There is no information about her height, weight, shoe size, dress size, and other body measurements.

Tyka Nelson: Social Media Profile

She is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

She has more than 5k followers on Twitter and more than 12.5k followers on Instagram.

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