LaTonya Blige-DaCosta is the sister of singer, songwriter, and actress Mary J. Blige. LaTonya’s sister Mary J. Blige is known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and “Queen of R&B”. She has influenced several artists, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Adele, Taylor Swift, Monica, Sam Smith, Layton Greene, Keyshia Cole, Keke Palmer, Bryson Tiller, and Cheryl.
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta: Bio Summary
| Name | LaTonya Blige-DaCosta |
| Famous as | sister of Mary J. Blige |
| Date of birth | 12 January 1970 |
| Birthplace | New York City, U.S. |
| Parents | Cora Blige and Thomas Blige |
| Siblings | Mary J. Blige, Bruce Miller, and Jonquell |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Xenos DaCosta |
| Occupation | Singer and composer |
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta was welcomed into the world on 12 January 1970. She is 53 years old as of 2023. She was born in New York City, U.S. She is the daughter of Cora Blige and Thomas Blige. Her mother is a nurse and her father is a jazz musician.
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta is the biological sister of Mary J. Blige. She has a younger half-brother, Bruce Miller, and a younger half-sister, Jonquell, both from a later relationship her mother had with another man after divorcing her first husband.
LaTonya spent some part of her childhood in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Her family later moved to New York and resided in the Schlobohm Housing Projects, located in Yonkers. Her parents got divorced in 1980. Her father was abusive towards her mom.
LaTonya’s father was a Vietnam War veteran who suffered from a post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. After he abandoned the family, LaTonya, and her siblings survived on her mother’s earnings as a nurse.
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta and her siblings didn’t have a colorful childhood. She had to witness her mother being physically beaten by her father. Although LaTonya hasn’t disclosed details of how her childhood was, her sister Mary J. Blige did in her 2021 documentary titled My Life.
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LaTonya Blige-DaCosta is a singer and composer and has written songs for high-profile artists including her sister, Mary J. Blige. She also served as Mary’s manager. She has collaborated with Mary severally in the past. They famously co-wrote and recorded the song, “I’m Coming”.
The song was released with 12 other songs comprising LaTonya’s debut album, “This is How I Feel.” She described the album to The Washington Post as “a gospel and inspirational work” and credits her sister, Mary J. Blige for paving its way.
Per her IMDb profile, she is known for her work in Mary J. Blige Feat. Lil’ Kim: I Can Love You (1997), Junior M.A.F.I.A. feat. The Notorious B.I.G.: Get Money (1995) and Intimate Portrait (1990). She is known for FabHoops LLC. ‘FabHoops LLC operates and is based in New York. FabHoops LLC. sells handmade, fashion Earrings and Bangles, called FabHoops, per it’s website
Personal Life
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta is a married woman. She is the wife of XenosDaCosta, a businessman, composer, and podcaster. Their union isn’t in the spotlight. Details such as how they met and when they met are not known.
According to sources, LaTonya Blige-DaCosta and her husband got married on October 29, 1993, which means they have been married for over two decades. The couple shares lovely moments. LaTonya often shares posts of herself and her husband on social media.
Also Read: Cora Blige: Who Is Mary J. Blige’s Mother?
LaTonya Blige-DaCosta and her look-alike sister Mary J. Blige love each other and they share a great bond. On LaTonya’s birthday, Mary shared a post as she celebrated her beloved sister. She wrote: Happy birthday to my big sister @latonya_fab !!! The first person I ever wanted to hang out with!!! Love you soooo much!!! 🥂🥂🎂🎂❤️❤️
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