Who is Chaka Khan? | Chaka Khan Biography and Wiki

Chaka Khan is an American singer and songwriter famous for her songs “I Feel For You, “I’m Every Woman,” and “Ain’t Nobody” and a previous member of Rufus band. The Grammy Award winner won a lot of success through the band Rufus with songs like “Sweet Thing”, “Tell Me Something Good” and “Hollywood”. Her birth name is Yvette Marie Stevens.

Chaka is known for her powerful voice, a great volume of curly hair, and her charming stage presence. She was first recognized in the 1970s. At the age of 11 years, Chaka with her sister Taka Doom(Yvonne Stevens) formed their first group, the Crystalettes. Khan and her sister Taka Doom later got engaged in the Afro-Arts Theater and formed another musical group, the Shades of Black. Chaka was inspired by music heroine Billie Holiday and Gladys Knight.

10 Quick Facts About Chaka Khan

1. Name: Chaka Khan
2. Age: 67
3. Birthday: March 23
4. Zodiac Sign: Aries
5. Height: 5 feet and 4 inches.
6. Nationality:  American
7. Occupation: Singer and songwriter
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $30 million.

Chaka Khan Age and Birthday

Chaka is 69 years old as of 2022, she was born on March 23, 1953, in the USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center, Illinois, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on March 23th every year.  Khan will be 68 years old on Mar. 23rd 2021.

Chaka Khan Height and Weight

Chaka is a woman of average stature. She stands at a height of 5 feet and 4 inches. However, details regarding Chaka’s actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update Chaka’s information once it is out.

Chaka Khan Education

Chaka started school at the Saint Thomas the Apostle Church elementary school. She later joined Calumet High School and Kenwood High school which is now known as Kenwood Academy. Chaka, however, dropped out of high school.

Chaka Khan Family

Chaka’s father is Charles Stevens and her mother is Sandra Coleman. 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 Husband

Chaka is married to Doug Rasheed. The couple tied their 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

Chaka 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 has enjoyed a long career in the music industry spanning over five decades. Through proceeds from her work as a singer and a songwriter, Chaka has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Chaka Khan is estimated to have a net worth of about $30 million.

Chaka Khan Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan Wiki

• 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

Chaka Khan Birthday

• Age / How Old?: s 69 years old as of 2022, she was born on, in
• Zodiac Sign: Aries
• Date of Birth: March 23, 1953
• Place of Birth: USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center, Illinois, United States of America.
• Birthday: March 23

Chaka Khan Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 39-32-40 inches
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet and 4 inches.
• 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

Chaka Khan Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Charles Stevens
• Mother: Sandra Coleman
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Yvonne Stevens, Zaheva Stevens, Tammy McCrary, and Mark Stevens.
• Marital Status: Married
• Husband/Spouse: Married to Doug Rasheed.
• Children:  Sons (Damien Holland ) Daughter(s) (Indira Milini)

Chaka Khan Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $30 million.
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Singer and songwriter

Chaka Khan House and Cars

• Place of living: US
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Chaka Khan 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.  Chaka helped the band write the single, “Sweet Thing” which was released in 1975.  The band went on to release hits like “Hollywood,” “Do You Love What You Feel”  and “Ain’t Nobody.”

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.”

Chaka Khan 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.

Chaka Khan Songs

Khan’s solo albums are

• 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)

Khan’s albums with the band Rufus are

• Rufus (1973)
• Rags to Rufus (1974)
• Rufusized (1974)
• Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1975)
• Ask Rufus (1977)
• Street Player (1978)
• Masterjam (1979)
• Camouflage (1981)
• Stompin’ at the Savoy – Live (1983)

Chaka Khan Grammys

Chaka has won 10 Grammy Awards to date with 2 as a member of the Rufus band. Khan has also received 22 Grammy Award nominations with 3 as a member of the Rufus band. Her won Grammy Awards are

• Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group, Or Chorus (1975) for “Tell Me Something Good” (as Rufus)
• Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female(1984) for Chaka Khan
• Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocal(1984) for Ain’t Nobody as Rufus
• Best Vocal Arrangement For Two Or More Voices(1984) for “Be Bop Medley” with Arif Mardin
• Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female(1985) for “I Feel for You”
• Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocal (1991) for “I’ll Be Good to You” with Ray Charles
• Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female(1993) for The Woman I Am
• Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance(2003) for “What’s Going On” with The Funk Brothers
• Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals(2008) for “Disrespectful” with Mary J. Blige
• Best R&B Album(2008) for Funk This

Frequently Asked Questions About Chaka Khan

How much is Chaka Khan worth?

Chaka has an approximate net worth of $30 million. This amount has been accrued from Khan leading roles in the music industry.

What is Chaka’s most famous song?

Chaka’s most famous song is “I Feel for You and “Ain’t Nobody. Her other 6 most famous songs are

• ” Through the Fire”
• ” Tell Me Something Good” …
• ” Never Miss the Water” …
•  ” What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me” …
•  ” Sweet Thing” …
•  ” My Funny Valentine”

What does Chaka mean?

Chaka inherited the name Chaka Adunne Aduffe Hodarhi Karifi from a Yoruba which means fire and Khan is from her first marriage to Hassan Khan, Rufus bass guitarist.

How old is Chaka’s husband?

Chaka married her husband, Doug Rasheed in 2001 when Chaka was 48 years old. She married her first husband, Hassan Khan at 17 years.

What is Chaka’s nationality?

Chaka is an American national born on 23rd March 1953, in USO of Illinois Great Lakes Center, Illinois.

Is that Chaka’s real hair?

Chaka has always worn her natural hair but had to wear wigs in the last decade as her hair would bleed.

What is Chaka’s real name?

Chaka was born Yvette Marie Stevens to Charles Stevens and Sandra Coleman on March 23, 1953, in Illinois, US.

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