Tyka Nelson

R&B Singer

Birthday May 18, 1960

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Minneapolis, MN

DEATH DATE Nov 4, 2024 (64)

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About

R&B singer who was the half-sister of legendary musician Prince. She became popular for her hit albums Royal Blue, Moon Yellow, Red Sky, and A New Brand New Me. Her song "Marc Anthony's Tune" rose to the Top 40 on the Urban Contemporary charts.

Before Fame

She got into music after befriending a group of Apostolic Christian friends.

Trivia

She accepted Prince's 2016 American Music Award for Top Soundtrack following his passing in 2016. In 2011, she released her fourth album, Hustler. 

Family Life

She was born to musicians John L. Nelson and Mattie Shaw. In addition to Prince, she had siblings named Omar, Alfred, John, Sharon, and Noreen.

Associated With

She revealed she wrote the hit tune "Marc Anthony' because she had a crush on the singer.