Heather Carmillia Joseph is the mother of American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph who is also known as 21 Savage. She was born in the Dominican Republic but moved to the United States after parting ways with her ex-husband Kevin Cornelius Emmons.
Heathers has been through a lot of bitter experiences including the loss of two sons within the space of four years. Howbeit, she has remained resilient for her famous son 21 savage who is popular for songs such as A Lot (2019), Monster (2019), and Bank Account (2017).
Here Are 7 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Heather Carmillia Joseph
1. How Old is She?
Heather Carmilia Joseph celebrates her birthday on the 2nd of July every year even though her exact date of birth is not known to the media. Judging from her ageless looks, one may be quick to say she could be in her early 30s but this would be false being that her famous son was born in 1992 and is currently 32 years old.
Taking our guesses, we presume that Heather may be in her late 50s since she got married in the 80s and may have been born in the 60s. She grew up in the Dominican Republic but was born in London.
Details about her education pursuit among other things are not known. But she speaks intelligently and may have acquired some level of education.
2. Heather Carmillia Migrated to the U.S After Her Divorce
Heather was married to Kevin Cornelius Emmons sometimes in the 80s. Details regarding how and when they met are not known to the media. The pair were together until the birth of their 4 children however, several issues began to set in leading up to a divorce in the late 90s.
Consequently, she moved to the United States alongside her two sons. There is limited information about Heather’s husband Kevin. What is known however is that he is a British man of Haitian descent.
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3. She Lost Two of Her Sons Tragically
Heather suffered the loss of two of her sons who also shared the same music passion as her famous son 21 Savage. Being exposed to a life of crime at an early age, her now deceased sons Quantivanus and Terrell Davis-Emmons became victims of early death.
Quantivanus also known as Tayman was shot dead following issues at a drug deal sometime in 2016 while Terrell famous as TM1way got stabbed in south London on November 22, 2020. His killer has been identified as Tyrece Fuller. Though he was cleared of murder, he has been found guilty of manslaughter and is currently serving a 10-year sentence
4. Her Children are Mostly Entertainers
As earlier hinted, Heather’s union with her ex-husband Kevin birthed 4 children including; Tayman Abraham Joseph (TM1Way), Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (21 Savage), Kyra, and Jayda Davis.
Moving on, she birthed more children with Dr. Amsu Anpu. Not all her children are known but others include her deceased son Quantivayus (Tay-man).
While Heather’s source of livelihood is not known, her children found their place in the entertainment industry. Her Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph also known as 21 Savage is a famous American Rapper who is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked with the likes of Drake, Zaytoven, Offset, and other international artists and is popular for some of his songs like;
- Bank Account
- FaceTime
- Dip Dip
- Ocean Drive
- Savage Mode
- No heart
Similarly, her now deceased sons TM1 way and Quantivanus were also building a career in the music industry before their lives were cut short. Heather’s daughters Kyra and Jayda are talented dancers and choreographers with amassed followers on Youtube under the channel The Davis Twins.
5. Has Heather Carmillia Remarried?
Since Heather’s split from Kevin in the late 90s, she has remained unmarried but not single. She is currently dating Dr. Amsu. We gathered tha they met in Atlanta in the early 2000s and have remained committed to each other since then.
Dr. Amsu Anpu is a British Endocrinologist, Nutrient Therapist, Herbalist, and Teacher. He earned his degree from the University of London where he specialized in endocrinology and metabolism. Thereafter, he started his herbal supplement company, ‘Electric pHood’ alongside Dr. Amun and Micheal Lartey.
6. The Mother of the American Rapper is a Follower of Ifá Religion
While many quarters have reported Heather Carmillia as a Christain, we gathered that she practices the Ifá religion. Her famous son, 21 Savage has also identified himself with the Ifa religion on many occasions. In an interview with genius magazine, he revealed that he would have lost his life after being shot 6 times but his spirituality rescued him.
The Ifa religion is known to have started in West Africa. It is one of the most common practices among the Yorubas of the southwestern part of Nigeria. Celebrities like Akinkugbe Karade, Ekundayo Adele Ifamuregun, Nathan Aikulola Fawehinmi, and Fayomi Falade Aworeni Obafemi are also faithful worshippers of Ifa.
7. Heather Carmillia Shares a Great Relationship With her Famous Son
Heather and her son 21 Savage are not just family but also best friends. She has been a very supportive mother even before her son’s fame. Since the star gained international recognition after releasing the collaborative Savage Mode EP in 2016, his mother has accompanied him to different events, awards ceremonies, and grants services.
