Who is Keisha Epps’s husband? Her Age, Height, Children, Career
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Who is Keisha Epps?
Keisha is an American R&B artist, but is probably best known to the world as the wife of American actor Omar Epps.
Keisha Epps Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Keisha Spivey was born on 27 May 1971, in New Jersey, USA. She hasn’t revealed information about her parents, including their names and profession; all that’s known about her family is that Keisha has a sister named Aisha.
Her educational background also remains unknown.
Music Career
Keisha Epps began her music career in the 1990s as a key member of the iconic R&B girl group, Total. Featuring Kima Raynor, Pamela Long with Keisha, the group rose to prominence as one of the signature acts of Bad Boy Records during the mid-1990s.
Total gained widespread recognition for their hit songs, including “Kissin’ You”, “Can’t You See” (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), “What About Us?” and “Trippin'”. They initially caught the public’s attention by lending their captivating vocals to The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut single, “Juicy”, considered one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time.
The group’s self-titled debut album, “Total”, released in 1996, achieved Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album featured the hit single “Can’t You See?” with The Notorious B.I.G., reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their success continued with two more R&B top-ten singles, “No One Else” and “Kissing You”, leading to the album’s platinum status.
Total’s follow-up album, “Kima, Keisha, and Pam” (1998), received strong reviews and sales, earning gold certification from the RIAA. The first single, a collaboration with Missy Elliott entitled “Trippin'”, reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Despite subsequent releases such as “Sitting Home”, the group experienced a shift in attention, but nevertheless remained influential with collaborations on tracks by artists such as LL Cool J, Foxy Brown, and Mase.
After an hiatus starting in 2001, Total made a comeback in 2014, reuniting for a heavily awaited Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour in 2016.
Acting
Keisha Epps ventured into acting and made a few notable appearances. In 2017, she was a part of the “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” documentary directed by Daniel Kaufman. Keisha joined stars such as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Lil’ Kim to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the legacy of Bad Boy Records. The film dives into the label’s history, featuring a two-night anniversary event at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in honor of The Notorious B.I.G.
Then in 2022, she was seen in “The Devil You Know” (2022), a drama directed and written by Charles Murray. Keisha starred alongside Omar in this one, and other cast members included William Catlett and Glynn Turman. The film explores a man’s journey to redemption with the support of his family but finds himself struggling with past demons.
Other Projects
Alongside her successful career in music and acting, she engages in motivational endeavors and actively participates in charitable causes.
Notably, Keisha along with her husband, supports various charitable causes and events. They’ve been involved in initiatives such as the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, the Lupus Foundation of America, and the Creative Coalition.
Net Worth
According to authoritative sources, Keisha Epps’s net worth is estimated at $4 million as of late 2023.
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Personal Life, Dating, Marriage, Husband, Children
When it comes to her personal life, Keisha has candidly shared details with fans – Keisha had a brief relationship with singer and songwriter Keith Martin, following which there were unconfirmed rumors about her dating Nas and Ginuwine.
In 1992, Keisha began dating actor Omar Epps; although they parted ways, they reconnected in 2003, and eventually married in 2006. Together, they have two children, a daughter named K’mari Mae and a son named Amir. The couple has faced a few rumors over their 17 years together, including a recent one that they are divorcing. However, Omar denied all the negative rumors and remarks in a gentlemanlike fashion.
Appearance and Body Measurements
Keisha Epps has black hair and brown eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 6ins (1.67m), while she weighs approximately 135lbs (62kgs). Her vital statistics are unknown, but she has an average figure.
Keisha Epps Husband, Omar Epps Short Bio
Omar Hashim Epps was born on 20 July 1973, in Brooklyn, New York City.;he’s a prominent American actor, rapper, and producer. Omar was raised by his single mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, and spent his childhood in various Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Bedford-Stuyvesant, East New York, and East Flatbush.
Epps discovered his passion for creative arts at a young age, as he began writing poetry, short stories, and songs by the age of ten. He attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, a prestigious public high school in New York City for talented students.
Before entering the world of acting, in 1991 Epps co-founded the rap group Wolfpack with his cousin. In 1992, he made his feature film debut in the critically acclaimed movie “Juice”, starring alongside Tupac Shakur. His athletic roles in films such as “The Program” and “Major League II” further contributed to his developing career.
Epps’s other notable film roles include “Higher Learning”, “Love & Basketball”, “In Too Deep”, and “The Wood”. In 1996, he portrayed Dr. Dennis Gant in the TV drama series “ER”, marking his network television debut.
The late 1990s saw Epps in films such as “Scream 2” and the HBO movie “First Time Felon”. In 1999, he played Linc in “The Mod Squad” and took on a multi-dimensional role in the critically acclaimed coming-of-age comedy “The Wood”. Other films in this era include “In Too Deep” and “Love & Basketball”, in which he portrayed Quincy, an NBA hopeful.
In 2004, Epps starred as Luther Shaw in the film biopic “Against the Ropes” and took on the role of Dr. Eric Foreman in the Fox television series “House” from 2004 to 2012. His performance earned him several NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Epps continued his television career with the ABC series “Resurrection” in 2014, in which he played the role of agent J. Martin Bellamy. In 2020, he was the lead role in the film “Fatal Affair”. Moreover, in 2022, he was named that star in Lee Daniels’ horror, thriller “The Deliverance”, which is currently in post-production.
Throughout his career, Omar Epps has garnered numerous awards, mostly for his performance in House, including nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award.
According to authoritative sources, Omar Epps’s net worth is estimated at $8 million, as of late 2023.
