Alan Steppe
Gladys Knight, the legendary soul singer and songwriter, has three children:
James “Jimmy” Newman: Born in 1962. He is Gladys Knight’s son from her marriage to James “Jimmy” Newman. Unfortunately, Jimmy Newman struggled with drug addiction and passed away in 1999.
Kenya Jackson: Born in 1963. She is the daughter of Gladys Knight from her marriage to Barry Hankerson.
Shanga Hankerson: He is Gladys Knight’s son from her marriage to Barry Hankerson. Shanga has been involved in various business ventures, including managing some of Gladys Knight’s restaurants.
Throughout her life, Gladys Knight has often expressed the importance of family and has shared moments of her personal life and experiences as a mother with her fans.
