Happy birthday, Chaka Khan! The musician may be celebrating her happiest day of the year. But, her natal day doesn't come without controversy. Discover Chaka Khan's bio, her music career's accolades and achievements, and her recent behavior that put her in hot water!
Chaka Khan Bio
Chaka Khan was born on March 23, 1953 in Great Lakes, Illinois. Chaka's birth name is Yvette Marie Stevens. Chaka is also an actress, in addition to being a musician. According to Imdb, Chaka Khan's notable works were featured in "The Blues Brothers" (1980), "Mission Impossible:3" (2006), and "Hollywood Homicide" (2003). Chaka has been married to Doug Rasheed since 2001. Chaka's previous marriages to ex-husbands, Richard Holland and Hassan Khan, both ended in divorce.
Chaka's daughter, Milini Khan, was a member of the music group, "Pretty in Pink."
Chaka Khan Accomplishments in the Music Industry
Chaka Khan released her debut album in 1978. Despite this fact, Chaka continously maintained a good working relationship with Rufus intermittently at the time until 1983. At this point of time that this collaboration took place, Rufus and Chaka recorded hit albums, such as, "Masterjam" (1979) and "Camouflage" (1981), as per reported also on Imdb.
Chaka's four new studio music cuts, included the top ten hit, "'Aint Nobody." The said music sub-cuts were featured in "Rufus & Chaka Khan Live! Stompin' at the Savoy" (1983). One of Chaka's well-known song, "I Feel for You" was originally covered by Prince of the same title in his debut album released in 1979.
Chaka Khan Dissed Fellow Musicians
Chaka Khan issued an apology to fellow musicians, with the likes of Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey, to name a few. The musician apologized to her colleages for dissing their singing and vocal talents. Chaka made harsh comments against such musicians, after having been disappointed for not having Rolling Stone put her name on the top of the list of being one of the greatest musicians, according to Entertainment Weekly. Rolling Stone named the colleagues Chaka dissed her after the former has been named among the "200 Greatest Singers" as top talented musicians.
Chaka Khan Net Worth
As of this writing, Chaka Khan has a net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
