Masika Kalysha Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Reality TV, Parents, Height

Masika Kalysha Champ, known professionally as Masika Kalysha, is an American actress, reality television personality, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, best recognized for her role on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta.

She gained fame through her music video appearances, acting roles, and her high-profile relationship with rapper Fetty Wap, with whom she shares a daughter.

Kalysha has built a multifaceted career, releasing singles like “Andale” and launching her vegan cosmetics line, Khari Barbie Beauty, while using her platform to advocate for single mothers and financial literacy.

Profile

• Full Name: Masika Kalysha Tucker
• Stage Name: Masika Kalysha
• Born: 7 June, 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Reality Television Personality, Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
• Height: 5`6″
• Parents: Emmett Tucker, Makeba Tucker
• Siblings: Jamila Tucker, Jabari Tucker
• Spouse: Jamar Champ (m. 2021–)
• Children: Khari Barbie Maxwell, Amari Hermes Champ
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Masika Kalysha Tucker was born on June 7, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, to Emmett Tucker and Makeba Tucker, who named her after the famous Black poet Miriam Makeba. Raised in Jonesboro, Georgia, alongside her older siblings, Jamila and Jabari Tucker.

Her father encouraged her to pursue show business, recognizing her talent early on, despite her struggles as a student. Kalysha graduated from Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro in 2003. She is of African, American, French, and Creole heritage, and follows Christianity.

Career

Masika Kalysha began her career as a hostess before breaking into entertainment as a video vixen, appearing in music videos like Field Mob’s “So What” (2005) and for artists such as Lil Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame, and Flo Rida. Her acting debut came in 2006 with a role in Vivica A. Fox’s Three Can Play That Game, followed by appearances in the Playboy series 7 Lives Xposed (2013).

Her big break arrived in 2013 when she joined VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood as a supporting cast member, where her quick wit and rivalry with Hazel-E gained attention. She moved to Los Angeles in 2011 after the death of her friend Lashawna Threatt, pursuing acting and modeling.

Kalysha’s profile rose as a main cast member in season three of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (2016), where she chronicled her journey as a single mother. Her tensions with producers over filming with new cast member Alexis Skyy led to her demotion to a supporting role in season four (2017), and she left the show after the 2018 reunion special, citing dissatisfaction with her portrayal.

She joined We TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta and expanded her music career, releasing singles like “Bad,” “No More,” and “Hella Hollywood” (2015) under Empire Distribution, and collaborating with Fetty Wap on “Andale” (2015). Her 2016 single “My Own” reflected her relationship with Fetty Wap, followed by “OHHH3X” in 2017.

Currently, Kalysha focuses on acting, music, and entrepreneurship, with recent roles in The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus (2022) and Insecure (2016). She launched Khari Barbie Beauty, a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics line named after her daughter, on December 17, 2016, and continues to promote financial literacy through her platform.

Posts on X from 2021 indicate she booked multiple TV series and a movie, including a role as an executive producer, showcasing her growing influence. Her advocacy for single mothers and her protective stance toward her daughters remain central to her public image, inspiring fans through her resilience.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @masikakalysha
• Facebook Handle: Masika Kalysha
• Twitter Handle: @masikakalysha

Personal Life

Masika Kalysha Tucker married Jamar Champ, an author and entrepreneur, in 2021 after their engagement on December 30, 2020. They welcomed their daughter, Amari Hermes Champ, on October 28, 2022. Kalysha has another daughter, Khari Barbie Maxwell, born on March 29, 2016, with rapper Fetty Wap, with whom she had an on-and-off relationship until their 2016 breakup.

Filmography

• Three Can Play That Game (2006)
• 7 Lives Xposed (2013)
• The Love Section (2013)
• Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (2014–2018)
• Insecure (2016)
• Swag Inc. (2019)
• The Prey: Legend of Karnoctus (2022)

Discography

• “Bad” (2015)
• “No More” (2015)
• “Hella Hollywood” (2015)
• “Andale” feat. Fetty Wap (2015)
• “My Own” (2016)
• “OHHH3X” (2017)

Net Worth

Masika Kalysha has an estimated net worth of approximately $500,000 USD. Her income derives from her work as an actress, reality TV star, and singer, with earnings from Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and music video appearances. Her entrepreneurial venture, Khari Barbie Beauty, along with brand endorsements and social media promotions, contributes significantly to her wealth.