Ella Mai’s Mom and Dad Separated When She Was Just 12!
Ella recently attended the Olympics with her boyfriend, Jayson Tatum, and their newborn baby. They have been dating since 2020 and are not married yet.
Ella Mai is a renowned English R&B singer who gained recognition after participating in The X Factor.
She has never revealed intricate details about her parents other than that her mother is Jamaican and her father is British-Irish.
After a Challenging Childhood, She Has Built a Successful Career in R&B
Raised in New York by her mother, who worked as a teacher, she had a challenging childhood after her father left when she was 12.
Ella Mai Howell was influenced by music, thanks to her mother, who loved American jazz.
Referring to her Facebook post, she mentioned that she and her mom might be long-lost twins saying
Trying to figure out if me and my mum are long lost twins because this is literally her, but its me!
She studied jazz at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, where her singing career began.
Later, she transitioned to modern music and became part of the R&B scene, establishing the foundation for her career.
Ella gained recognition after releasing her single ‘Boo’d Up’ on April 26, 2018, which won Best R&B Song at the 61st Grammy Awards.
This led to opportunities to work with renowned artists like Post Malone and Dua Lipa.
Currently, she is in a relationship with Jayson Tatum, a two-time Olympic gold medalist basketball player from the United States.
After winning a match, Jayson went to a photoshoot and invited Ella, who was holding their newborn baby.
Their relationship appears strong, and based on their frequent posts, they may announce their marriage soon.
Additional Information
- In 2019, Ella recieved a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for Boo’d Up which later on became her most popular song.
- She has also recieved Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Artist in the same year.
- Mai Graduated from Queens High School of Teaching in Glen Oaks, Queens.
