Chaka Khan

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Chaka Khan

singer · vocalist

Also known as Queen of Funk

3 stories · latest Aug 24, 2026 · Celebrity, Music

Chaka Khan biography

Chaka Khan is a 73-year-old Grammy-winning singer, powerhouse vocalist, and music icon who is widely celebrated as the queen of funk. With a legendary music career spanning several decades, she is recognized for her timeless hit songs, including I'm Every Woman, and her signature soaring vocal performances.

Her musical projects include her album titled Chakzilla. On the project's title track, the diva belts out reflective lyrics about waiting her entire life for a specific moment. Her signature style represents a longstanding tradition of church-bred conviction, soaring belts, and massive vocal displays within the rhythm and blues genre.

In her personal life, Khan has walked down the aisle twice in her past and navigated two divorces over the decades. Having remained unmarried since the 1980s, reports indicate she is thoroughly content steering her own ship and has officially declared herself done with modern dating and seeking romantic partners.

  • Coverage of Chaka Khan highlights both her long-standing musical legacy and her personal independence.
  • Media interest focuses on her decision to remain single following past marriages alongside updates on her project Chakzilla.

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  1. Chaka Khan Declares She Is 'Partnered Out' and Done Dating at 73

    Aug 24, 2026

    Chaka Khan declared she is done dating and discussed her latest album, Chakzilla.

    Chaka Khan Declares She Is 'Partnered Out' and Done Dating at 73
  2. Chaka Khan Drops Surprise Romance Update After Decades of Being Single

    Aug 24, 2026

    Chaka Khan shared an update on her love life, explaining that she remains content living independently after two past divorces.

    Chaka Khan Drops Surprise Romance Update After Decades of Being Single

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Chaka Khan Drops Surprise Romance Update After Decades of Being Single
The legendary singer (pictured above at the 2026 Grammy Awards) said she’s “partnered out” after two divorces.
Khan was also married to Richard Holland (both pictured above in 1978) from 1976 to 1980.
Khan welcomed son Damien (seen here in 2004) with her second husband.
Khan (seen here performing in Las Vegas in May 2025) said in the new interview that she’s “not looking for” a partner.
Chaka Khan Declares She Is 'Partnered Out' and Done Dating at 73

Chaka Khan: your questions

Is Chaka Khan dating anyone right now?

No, Chaka Khan has declared that she is done dating and is completely content living on her own.

How many times has Chaka Khan been married?

Chaka Khan has been married twice, both ending in divorce, and she has remained unmarried since the 1980s.

What is Chaka Khan's latest album?

Her latest album project is titled Chakzilla.

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