| Syleena Johnson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 2, 1976 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Syleena Johnson is an American singer, actress, songwriter, and entrepreneur who rose to fame with the release of her 2nd album, Chapter 2: The Voice (2002).
Born Name
Syleena Nikeeya Thompson
Nick Name
Syleena
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Harvey, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Syleena completed her graduation at Drake University in June 2015, with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science, summa cum laude. She received her degree 21 years after she enrolled.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Yoga Instructor, Nutrition Advocate, Entrepreneur, Agent, Television Presenter
Family
- Father –Â Sylvester Johnson (Blues and Soul Singer, Musician, Songwriter, Record Producer)
- Mother – Brenda Thompson (Police Commissioner)
- Siblings – Syleecia Thompson (Older Sister) (Agent), Sylette Thompson (Older Sister), She has 2 more sisters.
- Others – Jimmy Johnson (Uncle) (Blues Guitarist, Singer)
Genre
R&B, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Syleena has released his music with various record labels including Shanachie, E1, Aneelys, Blackbyrd, and Jive.
Net Worth
Syleena Johnson’s net worth was $2 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Syleena has dated –
- Marcus Betts (2000) – Syleena tied the knot with former Illinois State University college basketball player Marcus Betts in August 2000. However, the couple legally parted ways sometime after that.
- Kiwane Garris ​(2007-Present) – She got married to former basketball player Kiwane Garris on July 1, 2007. The couple has 2 children Kiwane Garris Jr. (b. August 1, 2007) and Kingston (b. February 6, 2011).
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Syleena has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her afro hairstyle
- Curvaceous physical appearance
Syleena Johnson Facts
- Originally, Syleena is from Chicago, Illinois.
- Syleena’s mother was the first black female police commissioner of Harvey, Illinois. Whereas, her father Syl was a prominently known blues soul singer, musician, and songwriter.
- She released her debut studio album titled Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness on May 15, 2001. From there, Syleena went on to release various other albums such as Chapter 2: The Voice, Chapter 3: The Flesh, Chapter 4: Labor Pains, Chapter 5: Underrated, and Chapter 6: Couples Therapy. Both her first 2 albums ranked at #1 place on the Top Heatseekers list.
- Over the years, Syleena has collaborated with the likes of various well-known stars including Kanye West, Musiq Soulchild, and his father Syl Johnson.
- Syleena is a member of the well-known sorority, Zeta Phi Beta.
- In the past, Syleena was inducted into the Alpha Beta Kappa honors society.
- She is an agent at DYG Management.
- In 2014, Syleena was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Album (R&B Divas)” and a Billboard Music Video Award nomination for “Best Adult Contemporary New Artist Clip of the Year (“I Am Your Woman”)”.
Featured Image By Syleena Johnson / Instagram
