Deborah Cox

Quick Facts

Full Name	Deborah Cox
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 13, 1974(1974-07-13)
Age	50
Birthplace	Toronto
Country	Canada
Birth City	Ontario
Horoscope	Cancer

Deborah Cox Biography

Deborah Cox is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on July 13, 1974 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. R&B actor and singer who’s track “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here” was the record-breaking longest-running top single for the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, lasting 14 weeks. The record was held for almost eight years. She started playing as a character in The Bodyguard, the American touring of The Bodyguard, the musical inspired by the film of the same name.

Her most popular track “Absolutely Not” was featured in Dr. Dolittle 2, in which she was a film starring Her hit song “Absolutely Not” was featured in Dr. Dolittle 2, which starred Eddie Murphy..

Deborah Cox was born in Toronto to parents of Afro-Guyanese descent, grew up in Scarborough, Toronto and attended John XXIII Catholic Elementary School and Earl Haig Secondary School. She began singing on TV commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows including an appearance on Tiny Talent Time. She performed in nightclubs as a teenager, and began to write music around the same time. Cox entered the music industry in the early 1990s, performing as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion for six months. After receiving many rejection letters from Canadian record labels that claimed their “quota” had been reached, Cox moved to Los Angeles in 1994 with producer and songwriting partner, Lascelles Stephens.

In 1995, label executive Clive Davis signed Cox to Arista Records. Featuring production from Dallas Austin, Keith Crouch, Tim & Bob, and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, she released her self-titled debut album the same year. A middling commercial and critical success, the album peaked at number 102 on US Billboard 200 but emegered as a steady seller, eventually receiving a gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while going platinum in Canada. Lead single “Sentimental” entered the top five on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while follow-up “Who Do U Love” attained worldwide success, becoming a top twenty success in Australia, New Zealand and the US, also reaching the top of Billboard’ s Dance Club Songs. In 1996, Deborah Cox won Cox a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording at the annual award ceremony and earned her a Best Soul/R&B New Artist nomination at the 1996 American Music Awards.

She was married to her longtime partner Lascelles Stephens, manager of the company, in the year 2008. Three children were born: Kaila, Sumayah, and Isaiah.

Deborah Cox Net Worth

Deborah Cox is one of the richest R &B Singer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Deborah Cox 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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Deborah Cox (born July 13, 1974) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Toronto, Cox began performing on television commercials at age 12, and entered various talent shows in her teenage years before becoming a professional backing vocalist for Celine Dion. In 1994, she relocated to the United States and was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album One Wish (1998) was certified platinum in the United States and was marked by the commercial success of the pop crossover single “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here”, which would become Cox’s most successful entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number two and remaining there for eight consecutive weeks. Cox signed with J Records for her third studio album The Morning After (2002), which saw moderate commercial success.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Deborah Cox height 5 ft 6 in Deborah weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Deborah Cox Dating?

According to our records, Deborah Cox married to Lascelles Stephens. As of December 1, 2023, Deborah Cox’s is not dating anyone.

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Cox currently lives in Miami, Florida. She is married to her high school sweetheart and manager, Lascelles Stephens. They have three children: son, Isaiah (born July 1, 2003), and two daughters, Sumayah (born June 29, 2006), and Kaila Michelle (born February 23, 2009).

Facts & Trivia

Deborah Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Deborah Cox celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.

Between 2005 and 2006 Deborah recorded her fourth album, called Destination Moon, arranged and produced by Rob Mounsey. A tribute album to jazz singer Dinah Washington, Cox noted it a concept album that she had in mind for years. Most of the album was recorded live with a forty-piece orchestra with Rob Mounsey arranging. Eventually released by Decca Records in June 2017, Destination Moon peaked at number three on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums. The same year, Cox co-starred alongside Golden Brooks and Darius McCrary in Leslie Small’s film A Good Man is Hard to Find. Based on the musical stage play of the same name, the comedy depicts the story of three women who each undergo romantic crises that challenge their personal and spiritual relationships. In 2008, Cox performed the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, receiving rave reviews. She also contributed the song “This Gift” to the soundtrack of the 2008 romantic drama film Meet the Browns, directed by Tyler Perry, and served as a supprting act on Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour 2008.

Is Deborah Cox still married?

Cox currently lives in Miami, Florida. She is married to her high school sweetheart and manager, Lascelles Stephens. They have three children: a son, Isaiah (born July 1, 2003) and two daughters, Sumayah (born June 29, 2006), and Kaila Michelle (born February 23, 2009).

What is Deborah Cox known for?

One of Canada’s top R&B artists, Deborah Cox is known for her powerful, soulful voice and sultry ballads. “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” from her second album, One Wish (1998), set a record as the longest-running No. 1 R&B single in the US, staying atop the Billboard R&B Singles chart for 14 weeks.

How old is Deborah Cox The singer?

48 years (July 13, 1974)

When did Deborah Cox come out?

Deborah Cox
Label| Arista
Producer| Clive Davis (exec.) Dallas Austin Vassal Benford Larry “Rock” Campbell Daryl Simmons Keith Crouch Lascelles Stephens Vincent Herbert Keith Thomas Tim & Bob Babyface Keith Andes
Deborah Cox chronology
Deborah Cox (1995) One Wish (1998)

Where was the singer Deborah Cox born?

Toronto, Canada