Chaka Khan Biography
Chaka Khan is an American singer. Known as the “Queen of Funk”, her profession has traversed more than five decades starting in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the funk band Rufus. With the band she recorded the famous hits “Tell Me Something Good”, “Sweet Thing”, “Do You Love What You Feel” and the platinum-certified “Ain’t Nobody”.
10 Quick Facts About Chaka Khan
Here is a list of 10 facts about Khan
- Name: Chaka Khan
- Age: 72 Years Old
- Birthday: March 23
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Not Available
- Net worth: $30 million
Chaka Khan Age
Khan is 72 years old, she was born on 23 March 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 23 March every year, and her birth sign is Aries.
Chaka Khan Height
Chaka Khan stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m) tall.
Chaka Khan Weight
Khan weighs 75 Kg (166 lbs).
Early Life and Education
Khan was born on March 23, 1953, into an artistic, bohemian household in Chicago, Illinois. The most senior of five children born to Charles Stevens and Sandra Coleman, she has described her father as a beatnik and her mother as “able to do anything”. She grew up in the Hyde Park area, “an island in the middle of the madness” of Chicago’s rough South Side housing projects.
Chaka started school at the Saint Thomas the Apostle Church elementary school. She subsequently entered Calumet High School and Kenwood High School which is now known as Kenwood Academy. Chaka, however, dropped out of high school.
Rise to Fame
Khan burst onto the music scene in the 1970s as the lead singer in the multi-racial band Rufus. Early on Khan witnessed the eye of Stevie Wonder who penned the band’s first hit, “Tell Me Something Good,” which bested a Grammy® in 1975 for Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus.
Chaka Khan Family
Khan was born to her father, Charles Stevens, and her mother, Sandra Coleman in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is the eldest of her three sisters; Yvonne Stevens is famously known as Taka Boom, Zaheva Stevens, and Tammy McCrary, and one brother Mark Stevens.
Chaka Khan Siblings
Khan grew up alongside her three sisters namely; Yvonne Stevens, Taka Boom, Zaheva Stevens, and Tammy McCrary, and a brother Mark Stevens.
Chaka Khan Husband
Khan is married to her beloved Doug Rasheed. The couple tied the knot in 2001 and together they have no children. The family resides in Chicago, Illinois. Chaka was previously married to Richard Holland from 1976 to 1980 and together have one son, Damien Holland. Her first husband was Hassan Khan to whom she was married in 1970 and 1971. She also had a relationship with Rahsaan Morris and together has a daughter, Indira Milini.
Chaka Khan Children
Khan is a mother of two children; a daughter, Indira Milini born from a relationship with Rahsaan Morris in 1973, and a son, Damien Holland born in 1979 from her second marriage to Richard Holland.
Chaka Khan Net Worth
Chaka Khan net worth is estimated at $10 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Singer. Through his various sources of income, Chaka has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Chaka Khan
Here are some interesting facts you should know about Khan
Chaka Khan Bio.
- Full Names: Chaka Khan
- Popular As: Chaka Khan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Singer and songwriter
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Afro American
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 72 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 23, 1953
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Birthday: March 23
Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 39-32-40 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m)
- Weight: 75 Kg (166 lbs)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: 39 inches
- Waist Size: 32 inches
- Hip Size: 40 inches
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Charles Stevens
- Mother: Sandra Coleman
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Yvonne Stevens, Zaheva Stevens, Tammy McCrary, Mark Stevens
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Doug Rasheed
- Children: Sons (Damien Holland ) Daughter(s) (Indira Milini)
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 million
- Salary: Not Available
- Source of Income: Singer, Songwriter
Rufus
Chaka joined the band Rufus in 1970 which had a strong R&B and funk sound and gave the world her powerful vocals with their debut album, Rufus when the band released “Feel Good” and “Whoever’s Thrilling You” in 1973. The band Rufus released their second album, Rags to Rufus, in 1974 with great hits such as “Tell Me Something Good.” As they gained more fame, they renamed the group, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and later changed to Rufus & Chaka Khan.
I Feel for You
Chaka released the album, I Feel for You in 1984 which covered a single originally written and recorded by Prince in 1979. The track incorporated both rap and R&B and also electronic dance music. I Feel for You won Chaka a Grammy Award in 1984. The album had other hits such as “This Is My Night” and “Through the Fire.”
Ain’t Nobody
In 183, the band Rufus released a live album, Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live, which featured the hit single, “Ain’t Nobody” which was Rufus’ last chart success becoming number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B chart. Ain’t Nobody also reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom. After the release of this live album, Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live, the band Rufus split for good.
Songs
- Chaka (1978)
- Naughty (1980)
- What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me (1981)
- Chaka Khan (1982)
- Echoes of an Era (1982)
- I Feel for You (1984)
- Destiny (1986)
- CK (1988)
- The Woman I Am (1992)
- Come 2 My House (1998)
- ClassiKhan (2004)
- Funk This (2007)
- Hello Happiness (2019)
