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Chaka Khan-Net Worth 2022, Personal Life, House, Singer, Bio, Height, Husband, Age

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    Chaka Khan-Net Worth 2022, Personal Life, House, Singer, Bio, Height, Husband, Age

    How Much Is Chaka Khan’s Net Worth?

    As of 2022, Chaka Khan has a net worth of $30 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Chaka Khan is an American singer, musician, and songwriter, whose career spanned nearly five decades, beginning in the 1970s. Furthermore, she is recognized as the Queen of Funk, who has sold over 70 million records to date. As a result of her hard work, she has also won an astonishing 10 Grammy Awards.

    Since fame comes along with fortune, how much do you think is the total worth of Chaka Khan? Read more to know the details of her net worth, salary, income source, endorsements, assets, house, car, lifestyle, and personal life.        

    Chaka Khan’s Net Worth Stands At $30 Million: Income Sources & Earnings

    Chaka Khan has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Her main source of income is her singing career from which she was able to collect a good amount of money. 

    According to the source, the average salary of a musician or singer is around $39,984 with a median bonus of $1,036.

    Singing Career

    Chaka began her professional singing in 1973, where she released her eponymous debut album with a band, Rufus. She began to shine on the music world in the 1970s as the front-woman and focal point of the band Rufus. The band is famous for their strong R&B and funk sound.

    Chaka Khan along with other band members of Rufus when she was in the band

    Chaka Khan along with other band members of Rufus when she was in the band 

    She worked with the band from 1973 to 1978 where the band sold over a million copies with six platinum-selling albums. After she left the band, Chaka began working on her solo career. Her self-titled album was a big success in the late 70s.

    Since she started her solo music career, she has released up to 12 studio albums including platinum-certified 1984 album “I Feel for You” and three gold-certified albums. Her debut album of 1978 was “I’m Every Woman” and the single became more popular when Whitney Houston performed a cover version in 1992.

    By far in her career, she has worked with singers like Robert Palmer, Quincy Jones, Guru, and many others.

    You might not know: Chaka attributed her love of music to her grandmother, who introduced her to jazz as a child. 

    Chaka Khan "I Feel for You"

    Chaka Khan's I Feel for You isconsidered as one of the most successful songs by her. The song was first released by Prince Roger Nelson in his second album "Prince". 

    Well, it was later covered by Chaka on her 1984 album I Feel for You, and it is considered as one of the best covers. The song was awarded two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song. Likewise, Khan received award in Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category.

    Khans version of the song exceeded the sells of over 1 million copies alone in the United States and United Kingdom. Similarly, it ranked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stood at No.1 position on the Cash Box singles chart.

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    Albums & Earning

    AlbumsEarnings
    Funk This (2007)$160,000
    ClassiKhan (2004)$46,000
    Come 2 My House (1998)$76,000
    Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan (Certified gold by RIAA) (1996)$500,000
    The Woman I Am (1994)$197,000
    Life Is a Dance (Certified gold by BPL) (1989).$100,000
    I Feel for You (Certified platinum by RIAA and gold by BPI) (1984)$1,100,000
    What Cha’ Gonna Do for Me (Certified gold by RIAA) (1981)$500,0000
    Masterjam with the American funk band, Rufus (1979)$1,000,000
    Chaka (1978)$500,000
    Street play with Rufus (1978)$500,000
    Ask Rufus (1977)$1,000,000
    Rufus featuring Chaka Khan with Rufus (1975)$1,000,000
    Rags to Rufus (1974)$1,000,000
    Rufusized (1974)$1,000,000

     

    Charity & Foundations Support

    Chaka is highly involved in charities and some of the foundations she supports are listed below:  

    1. Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

    2. Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation

    3. Am.angel foundation

    4. Jazz Foundation of America

    5. Save the Music Foundation

    Besides, she also runs her own foundation named Chaka Khan Foundation where their mission is to help those who are underserved, either through poverty or through health challenges like Autism. The Foundation helps to develop an ability in the people to lead fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams.

    You might not know: She canceled her concert performances and entered rehab in July 2016. 

    Chaka Khan’s Assets, Lifestyle, Expenses, Tax, & Insurance.

    With such massive earning, there is no doubt Chaka lives a lavish lifestyle, however, she has not disclosed any details about her house and cars. We can assume that she resides in million dollars worth house and drives around expensive cars. 

    Do you know: On May 19, 2011, she was given the 2,440th Hollywood Walk of Fame Star plaque. 

    Tax & Insurance

    Talking about tax, Chaka from her $30 million net worth pays $10,983,750 Federal, $72,483 FICA, $2,576,871 State and $1,161,495 Local tax. 

    Chaka Khan’s Personal Details: Age, Parents, Married, Husband, Children

    Yvette Marie Stevens aka Chaka Khan was born on March 23, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. As per her nationality, she is American and belongs to Afro ethnicity. She was born to Charles Stevens and Sandra Coleman.

    She was raised in an island area named Hyde Park along with her four siblings, a brother Mark, and three sisters, Yvonne, Zaheva and Tammy. Chaka attended Calumet High School and Kenwood High School

    Age, Height

    As of 2022, Chaka is 69 years of age and has a height of 162 cm.

    Married, Husband & Children

    Chaka Khan aged 69 (2022) is a married woman. She tied the knot to Doug Rasheed in 2001. This is her third marriage. 

    She was first married to Hassan Khan in 1970 when she was 17. However, their relationship barely lasted for one year as it ended in divorce the following year.  

    Later, she met Rahsaan Morris in early 1970 with whom she welcomed her first baby girl, Indira Milini Khan in 1973. Sadly, the duo separated shortly after. 

    Furthermore, she married Richard Holland in 1976, however, her relationship also did not last long and they divorced in 1980. Form their marriage, the duo shares a son Damien Holland.