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Tyka Nelson
Born
Tyka Evene Nelson

(1960-05-18)May 18, 1960
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 2024(2024-11-04) (aged 64)
Robbinsdale, Minnesota, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Years active1980–2024
Notable workMarc Anthony's Tune
Royal Blue
SpouseMaurice Phillips
Children6
ParentMattie Della Shaw (mother) John L. Nelson (father)
RelativesPrince (brother)

Tyka Evene Nelson (May 18, 1960 – November 4, 2024) was an American singer. She was the daughter of jazz musician John L. Nelson (1916–2001) and jazz singer Mattie Della Shaw (1933–2002), and the sister of Prince (1958–2016). In addition, she had seven half-siblings. She was Prince's only full sibling.[1][2][3]

Career

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She released four albums between 1988 and 2011,[2] and reached No. 33 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in July 1988 with "Marc Anthony's Tune",[4] produced by Larry Graham.[5] She wrote the song because she had a crush on the singer.

Later life

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She accepted Prince's American Music Award for Top Soundtrack following his death in 2016.[6][7] Her last public performance was in Australia in 2018, though she tried to make another performance in June 2024.[2] In July 2021, she agreed to sell 90% of the shares she had in Prince's estate, with her half-brother Omar Bakker and late half brother Alfred Jackson's interest selling 100% of their shares.[8][9] In June 2024, she retired from music after falling ill and failing to make a planned concert performance.[2] At the time of her retirement, she stated that she was working on a memoir.[2]

Personal life and death

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Nelson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 18, 1960.[10] She was married to Maurice Phillips, and had six children.[11] At the time of her death in November 2024, it was revealed that aside from three half siblings, her two sons Sir and President and five of her grandchildren were Nelson's only known survivors.[2][7] Nelson and President co-designed Prince's urn.[12]

Her half brother Lorna Nelson died in 2006.[13] Another half brother Alfred Jackson died in August 2019.[14] Her eldest half brother John R. Nelson died on September 3, 2021.[15] Another person (Duane Nelson) has often been credited as being related but he was actually the son of John L. Nelson's divorced wife and a man by the name of Griswold. This was known for many years although he was treated as part of the family.

Nelson died at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 64.[16][17][18] She had reportedly been ill since June 2024.[2]

Discography

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Albums

  • Royal Blue (Cooltempo, 1988)[5]
  • Yellow Moon, Red Sky (CMC International Records, 1992)[19]
  • A Brand New Me (2008) – Grammy Award Consideration[20][21][22][23]
  • Hustler (2011)[24]

References

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  1. ^ Nakashima, Ryan; Karnowski, Steve (April 26, 2016). "Prince's Sister Says Late Singer Had No Known Will". Associated Press. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Bream, Joe (November 4, 2024). "Prince's sister Tyka Nelson dies at 64". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Irvin, Jack (November 5, 2024). "Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Dies at 64, Cousin Confirms". People. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Tyka Nelson". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Tyka Nelson – Royal Blue (CD, Album)". Discogs.com. 1988. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  6. ^ Nelson, Jeff (November 20, 2016). "Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Breaks Down Honoring Late Icon at AMAs: 'He Had the Courage to Be Different'". USA Today. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Morrow, Brendan (November 5, 2024). "Tyka Nelson, sister of late music icon Prince, dies at 64". USA Today. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Nelson, Nardine (November 5, 2024). "Tyka Nelson, songwriter and singer who was Prince's only full sibling, dies at 64". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Hughlett, Mike; Bream, Jon (July 25, 2021). "Big music firm controls half of Prince's estate as case winds down". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "Affidavit of Heirship of Tyka Nelson and Response of Special Administrator" (PDF). Minnesota Judicial Branch. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  11. ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (April 25, 2016). "5 Things to Know About Prince's Sister, Tyka Nelson". People.com. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  12. ^ Runtagh, Jordan (October 15, 2016). "First Photos of Prince's Final Resting Place: Singer's Urn Modeled After Paisley Park". People. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "Funeral for Prince's half-brother, Duane Nelson, is Saturday". Star Tribune. May 3, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  14. ^ Alexander, Bryan (August 29, 2019). "Prince's half-brother and heir Alfred Jackson dies at 66". USA Today. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  15. ^ Read, Katy (September 4, 2021). "Prince's brother, one of his remaining family heirs, dies". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  16. ^ Baude, Emily (November 5, 2024). "Prince's family confirms death of his sister". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.
  17. ^ Sherman, Maria (November 5, 2024). "Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and only full sibling, dies at 64". Associated Press. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  18. ^ ABC Audio (November 5, 2024). "Prince's sister Tyka Nelson dead at 64". WDNY. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  19. ^ "Tyka Nelson – Yellow Moon, Red Sky". Discogs.com. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  20. ^ "Prince's sister Tyka Nelson steps out of her brother's shadow". City Pages. Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  21. ^ "They had that pact and they kept it," publicist tells PEOPLE Magazine of Prince and the singer's sister Tyka". People Magazine. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  22. ^ "Tyka Nelson Official Website – Grammy Award Consideration". Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  23. ^ "Tyka Nelson – 'A Brand New Me' Full Album". YouTube.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  24. ^ "Hustler by Tyka Nelson". Apple Music. Apple Inc. October 8, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
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