Patti LaBelle Net Worth, Age, Husband, Kids, Wiki, Bio

Introduction

Patti LaBelle is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur who rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of the R&B vocal group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. She has an extensive career spanning over 50 years with hits like “Lady Marmalade” and “New Attitude”. Known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, LaBelle is renowned as the “Godmother of Soul”.

Bio/Wiki

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards
Also Known As	Patti LaBelle, The Godmother of Soul
Profession(s)	Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur
Date of Birth	May 24, 1944
Age	79 years old (As of 2023)
Place of Birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Ancestry & Heritage	African-American with French roots

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	5′ 5″ (165 cm)
Weight	73 kg (161 lbs)
Body Measurements	38-30-40 in
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black

Family & Relationships

Attribute	Details
Parents	Henry Holte (Father), Bertha Holte (Mother)
Siblings	Jacqueline Holte, Barbara Holte, Vivian Holte, Claudette Grant
Affairs	Married and divorced from Armstead Edwards (1969-2003)
Relationship	Single
Children	Zuri Kye Edwards (Son)

Education & Early Life

Attribute	Details
Schooling	Philadelphia High School for Girls
Higher Education	Dropped out of Temple University
Early Life	Grew up in Philadelphia’s housing projects with 3 sisters. Started singing gospel music in church choir.
Early Influences	Mahalia Jackson, Sarah Vaughan

Career

Attribute	Details
Debut	Formed The Bluebelles vocal group in 1960, had early hits like “I Sold My Heart to the Junkman”
Significant Works	Solo hits “Lady Marmalade”, “On My Own”, “New Attitude”; Acted in films like A Soldier’s Story (1984)
Awards & Nominations	2 Grammys, American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement (1995), BET Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)
Filmography	Appeared in films like A Soldier’s Story (1984), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Discography	Released over 50 albums including Patti LaBelle (1977), Winner in You (1986), Flame (1997)
Voice Work	Voice of Dutchess in Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
Music Videos	Featured in Michael Jackson’s “Bad” and Janet Jackson’s “Come Back To Me” videos
Tours & Live Shows	Headlined solo tours through the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Performed at Obama’s Neighborhood Inaugural Ball (2009).
Collaborations	Worked with artists like Elton John, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, Cindy Lauper, Gloria Estefan
Documentaries	Subject of documentary Patti LaBelle: The Eternal Songstress (2006)

Net Worth & Assets

Attribute	Details
Net Worth	Estimated $50 million
Properties	Homes in Philadelphia and Los Angeles
Business Ventures	LaBelle Cuisine food company, wig line
Investments	Investor in Living Homes startup

Trivia & Miscellaneous

Attribute	Details
Hobbies & Interests	Cooking, Interior Design, Gardening
Controversies	Sued by West Point cadets over obscene gestures during performance (2000)
Philanthropy & Activism	Works with Americares, Elton John AIDS Foundation, STOMP Out Bullying
Public Image	Considered Billboard’s ultimate crossover diva, praised for vocal prowess and theatrics
Personal Challenges	Diabetes diagnosis in the 90s, loss of fiancé Otis Williams to cancer
Notable Interviews	Appeared on Oprah Winfrey Show (2006), The View (2015)
Publications & Books	Autobiography Don’t Block the Blessings (1996)
Personal Anecdotes	Mentored by Mahalia Jackson as a teen, lifelong friendship with Elton John
Quotes	“It’s not about the cooking it’s about passion”; “Age ain’t nothing but a number”

Social Media & Online Presence

Attribute	Details
Instagram Handle	@mspattilabelle
Twitter Handle	@MsPattiPatti
Facebook Handle	OfficialPattiLaBelle
Youtube Channel	ThePattiLaBelle
TikTok	@therealpattilabelle

Legacy & Influence

Attribute	Details
Cultural References	Referenced in TV shows like The Simpsons, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Achievements	First African-American woman to appear on Great American Baking Show (2017)
Mentorship	Inspired and mentored singers like Mary J. Blige and Fantasia Barrino
Legacy	Musical icon who helped define R&B and soul, paved way for future divas