Brooke Valentine Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Husband, Children, Songs, Playlist

Kanesha Nichole Brookes, widely recognized as Brooke Valentine, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality.

She rose to prominence with her 2005 hit single “Girlfight,” which featured Lil Jon and Big Boi and reached #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

That same year, she released her debut album, Chain Letter, which sold over 290,000 copies worldwide.

Profile

• Full Name: Kanesha Nichole Brookes
• Stage Name: Brooke Valentine
• Born: 5, October 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Singer-songwriter
• Height: 1.58m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: 3
• Spouse: Marcus Black
• Children: Chi Summer and London
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $400,000

Early Life And Education

Kanesha Nichole Brookes was born on October 5, 1984, in Houston, Texas, United States. Details about her parents, including their names and professions, remain undisclosed.

She is the eldest of three siblings, having grown up with two younger brothers or sisters. Information regarding her educational background is limited. Ethnically, she is African American, and her religious beliefs have not been publicly documented.

Career

Brooke Valentine began her career as a member of the female group Best Kept Secret before deciding to pursue a solo career. She relocated to Los Angeles with producer Deja the Great and signed with Virgin Records. Her breakthrough came in 2005 with the hit single Girlfight, featuring Lil Jon and Big Boi, which reached #23 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The track’s success introduced Valentine to a broader audience, establishing her as a rising talent in the R&B industry. In March 2005, she released her debut album, Chain Letter, which achieved commercial success, peaking at #16 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the R&B Albums chart.

The album featured singles such as Long As You Come Home and Cover Girl, though neither matched the impact of Girlfight. Following her initial success, Valentine stepped away from the spotlight to focus on songwriting for other artists and raising her son, London, who was born with cerebral palsy.

Valentine returned to the music industry in 2012 under the alias B. Valentine, releasing the EP Love Letters in 2013. The project included the Adult R&B chart hit Don’t Wanna Be in Love, marking her successful re-entry into the scene.

In 2017, she further expanded her presence in entertainment by joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood on VH1. In addition to music, she has explored opportunities in modeling and acting, continuing to showcase her versatility as an artist.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @4everbrooke

Personal Life

Brooke Valentine is married to Marcus Black, and they share a daughter named Chi Summer. She also has a son, London, from a previous relationship, while Marcus Black has a daughter, Brooklyn, from his prior relationship.

After dating for three years, the couple tied the knot in February 2019. Recently, Brooke Valentine disclosed that she experienced a miscarriage with Marcus Black.

Discography

• Big Momma’s House 2 (2006)
• Todd’s Pop Song Reviews (2009)
• Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (2017)
• VH1 Family Reunion

Net Worth

Brooke Valentine’s estimated net Worth is approximately $400,000, primarily earned through her work as a singer, actress, and model and her appearances on reality TV shows such as Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.