Inside Article
“King of Funk” Rick James is often remembered for his hit songs such as “Super Freak,” “Mary Jane,” and “You and I.” Though the funk legend took his last breath in 2004, his daughter, Ty James, has carried his legacy. Together with film director Sacha Jenkins, Ty provided the world with a look at her father’s life in a 2021 documentary – Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James.
Originally from the United States, Tyenza James was born on the 13th of July, making her a Cancer. Her birth year and age is still missing. She is American by nationality and belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Ty is the president of the @RickJames Estate and the CEO of Stone City Brand. She has also acted in Unsung, and I’m Rick James documentaries.
In September 2021, Ty and film director Sacha Jenkins released the documentary “Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James.” The 111-min-long documentary captures the peaks and valleys of Rick James’ storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.
Though the King of Funk told Ty not to pursue music, she has launched her own music career. She is also an occasional model, having already worked with renowned fashion stylists and designers.
Ty continues to live up to the legacy left by her father. She is a multi-millionaire and lives a comfortable, expensive lifestyle. She has even bought a property for $2 million. However, the exact figure of her net worth is currently unknown.
Married, Husband, and Children
Ty hasn’t revealed much about her personal life, including her love affairs and relationship status. Though she is the mother of two, she hasn’t disclosed whether she’s married or in a relationship with someone. She hasn’t even revealed the identity of her children’s father.
Ty has two beautiful daughters – Charisma and Jasmine. Her daughter, Jasmine, is a professional hairstylist and a part of the team that runs a hair studio called “Locafella Loc Studio.” Furthermore, Ty is a proud grandmother to Charisma’s two adorable children – harmony & Zy’aire.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Ty is the daughter of funk legend Rick James and Syville Morgan. Her parents were never married. She has a biological brother named Rick Jr. She has two step-siblings – Tazman and Trey.
Ty’s father, Rick James, was married twice. He was married to Kelly Misener from 1974 to 1979 and Tanya Hijazi from 1997 to 2002. He passed away in 2004 from a heart attack.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Ty stands tall at the height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 63 kgs. She has naturally black hair and dark brown eyes.
