Tyka Nelson
Tyka Nelson | |
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| Born | Tyka Evene Nelson May 18, 1960 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2024 (aged 64) Robbinsdale, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1980–2024 |
| Notable work | Marc Anthony's Tune Royal Blue |
| Spouse | Maurice Phillips |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent | Mattie Della Shaw (mother) John L. Nelson (father) |
| Relatives | Prince (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.