Milini Khan, Chaka Khan’s daughter is an actress and singer known for her 2015 hit single Bath Me. She is also reckoned for her appearances in movies like Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story (2016) and Intimate Portrait (2003).
Since the introduction of Milini Khan to the spotlight, she was able to win the hearts of many given her exceptional talents, and status as the daughter of the ‘Queen of Funk’.
Did You Know These Facts About Milini Khan?
1. She is from Chicago, Illinois
Milini Khan was born on December 21, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, the USA to Chaka Khan and Rahassan Morris. Not much is known about her early childhood and education.
However, both her parents who only dated for about a year are entertainers, and her mother is more popular. The celebrity kid rarely talks about her dad but is known to have a very cordial relationship with her award-winning mother, Chaka.
2. Milini Khan Comes from a Musical Family
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The 51-year-old comes from a musical family.
Her mother is a prolific American singer and songwriter who has been active for over five decades and her aunt, Yvonne is also a successful musician in her own right under the R&B group Taka Boom. Also, Milini’s uncle, Mark is a musician known to have formed the funk group Jamaica Boys.
3. She Has a Half Brother Called Damien Holland
46-year-old Damien is related to Milini owing to her mother’s marriage with Richard Holland between 1976 and 1979.Milini’s half-brother, Damien Holland also shares in his family’s entertainment gene. He is known to have featured in Intimate Paortrait (1990). Though he only has one movie credit at the moment, Damien is making the spotlight even more as a celebrity kid.
On a controversial note, her half-brother was charged with shooting a teenager called Christopher Baily in 2004. However, he was later released when the police said they did not have enough evidence to press charges.
4. She Started Singing Professionally at 14
Chaka Khan’s daughter started singing professionally when she was 14. She is a founding member of the Motown Records group Pretty in Pink.
Milini also co-wrote the majority of the group’s songs, but later went solo when she was about 17. Her solo career began with Atlantic Records and she is still building on what she started as a teenager.
Just like her mother, Milini is now known in the music industry as a prolific songwriter and singer. Always striving as an entertainer, she has had many tours with her mother, and most recently with the music group, Daughters of Soul which she was previously a part of.
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5. A Quick Look at Her Career Records
Getting a comprehensive list of her works was a bit herculean given that the singer is mostly on live tours. However, she is popularly known for the following;
- I Cry At Nite (Album) – 2020
- Bathe Me – 2015
- Lonely – 2015
- Bring Me Up – 2015
- It’s Over – 2013
- If I Ever – 2013
- What I Can Do – 2013
- Wake Up (Album with Pretty Pink) – 1991
6. Her Mom is Her Greatest Influence
The entertainer has said that her mom is top among all those that have influenced her to be who she is. According to her, she came to love music by watching her mom closely and following her on tours.
Though she considers her music mainly R&B, Milini sometimes switches to funk, rock, and jazz based on the influence she has had.
More so, people have had to compare her voice with that of her mother. The similarities are there but the 51-year-old definitely has her own unique style and flavor.
7. She Used to Have Stage Fright
Khan has said that she used to have horrible stage fright when performing on stage. According to her, it was so bad that she sometimes throws up before making it to the stage. However, her mother encouraged her and helped her get past it.
8. Milini Khan Became a Mother at 18
The Chicago native gave birth to her first child Raeven Gibson at 18. So far, nothing has been said about who her father’s daughter is.
She appears to have raised her child by herself and of course with the support of her mother, Chaka Khan.
Besides, it is reported that Milini has 2 other kids; Jett Khan-Corley, and Josh Khan-Corley. And just like in the case of Raeven, their fathers are not yet known.
Going further, Milini became a grandmother in 2020 after her daughter, Raeven Gibson gave birth to Caiiya. This was confirmed on Milni’s mother’s Instagram post on November 4, 2020, where she boasted of being a great-grandmother.
9. She is Tight-Lipped When it Comes to Her Private Life
The American entertainer is very good about keeping her private life away from the media. At the moment, her relationship status is not known. But the fact that she has had kids in the past implies that she has been involved with men. Their names and profiles are however still under the shadows.
10. Milini Khan is not as Rich as Her Mother
The American entertainer is not as rich as her mother, Chaka Khan. She has an estimated net worth of $ 1 million, which was earned from her entertainment career. On the other hand, her mother is worth $30 million according to celebritynetworth.com
Even though there is a huge disparity regarding the mother and daughter’s net worth, they are still closely knit as a family. They undoubtedly share a lot in common, and Milini is enjoying the devotion of her mother in taking care of her kids.
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