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Syleena Johnson, originally named Syleena Thompson, is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She has captivated audiences with hit songs like "I Am Your Woman" (2001), "Slowly" (2005), and "Hit on Me" (2001).
Syleena's Profile
| Full Name | Syleena Thompson |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Syleena Johnson |
| Date of Birth | September 2, 1976 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Birthplace | Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Parents | Syl Johnson (Father), Brenda Thompson (Mother) |
| Siblings | Syleecia, Sylette |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Kiwane Garris |
| Children | Kiwane Garris Jr., Kingston Garris |
| Education | Central Park East High School, Illinois State University |
| Net Worth | $2 million (as of 2024) |
Early Life and Education
Syleena was born on September 2, 1976, making her 47 years old as of 2024. She grew up in a well-established family in Illinois, United States, and holds American nationality. She completed her early education at Central Park East High School in New York and later graduated from Illinois State University.
Family and Personal Life
Syleena's parents are Syl Johnson, a professional singer, and Brenda Thompson, a police officer. She has two sisters, Syleecia and Sylette. Syleena is married to Kiwane Garris, a professional basketball player. Together, they have two sons, Kiwane Garris Jr. and Kingston Garris.
Career
Syleena started her career in 1995 and gained widespread recognition with her guest appearance on Kanye West's 2004 single "All Falls Down," which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. She signed with Jive Records and released three critically acclaimed albums: "Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness" (2001), "Chapter 2: The Voice" (2002), and "Chapter 3: The Flesh" (2005). Syleena also collaborated with Kanye West on his tenth album "Donda" (2021), performing on the spoken word track "Donda Chant". She has received numerous nominations, including a Billboard Music Video Award nomination for Best Adult Contemporary New Artist Clip of the Year in 2001.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Syleena Johnson's estimated net worth is $2 million.