November 5th 2024.
Tyka Nelson, the sister of the late music icon Prince, has passed away at the age of 64. Her family has shared their heartbreak and honored her memory.
In a statement, Tyka's cousin, Charles 'Chazz' Smith, announced the sad news on Facebook. He said, "Our family is deeply saddened to share the news of my cousin Tyka Evene Nelson's passing this morning." The news was also confirmed by other family members and media outlets.
Throughout her career, Tyka released four albums titled "Royal Blue" in 1988, "Yellow Moon, Red Sky" in 1992, "A Brand New Me" in 2008, and "Hustler" in 2011. She was set to have a farewell concert in June at the Dakota, but was unable to perform due to illness.
Born into a family of performers, Tyka's parents were both jazz singers. In an interview, she shared, "I really wasn't a singer. I'm a writer. I just happen to be able to sing. I enjoy singing." Tyka also revealed that she was working on a memoir about her life.
Her sister, Sharon Nelson, described her as a strong and independent individual. "She had her own mind," Sharon said. "She's in a better place now."
Tyka was also known for being the younger sister of the legendary musician, Prince, who passed away in 2016 at the age of 57. In an interview, Tyka admitted that she initially didn't want her name associated with her brother's fame. "Because I'm a songwriter, I never wanted his name to affect mine," she said. "I didn't want to copy him in any way. I wanted to take my last name off."
However, after Prince's passing, Tyka was moved by the impact he had on his fans. "When he died and the entire world lit up in purple, there was no questioning it," she shared. "I was overwhelmingly amazed by it."
Tyka is survived by her six children, President LenNard, Danielle, Crystal, Rachard, Sir Montece, and Chelsea, whom she shared with her husband Maurice Phillips. The cause of her death is still unknown.
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