Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz

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Wed Aug 23 2023
By   Prajwol

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz is one of the six daughters of Malcolm X. She is a fashion designer by profession and is a social activist who often talks about racial discrimination.

Shabazz's family has seen many tragic events throughout their life. Let's see their impacts and influence on Gamilah as we explore her enigmatic life.

Is Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz Married? Know Malcolm X's Daughter's Relationship

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's relationship status has remained a mystery. She prefers to stay out of media reach. Gamilah has not introduced a boyfriend, husband, or any form of romantic bond.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz with her fan.
Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz with her fan. Source: Tuko

While most of Malcolm X's children have not talked about their personal life, Qubilah Shabazz was in a relationship with an Algerian man. The two met when Gamilah's sister was staying in Paris and the duo had a son together.

However, the birth of her son, Malcolm Latiff Shabazz was not enough to glue their connection. Qubilah and her boyfriend parted ways when Malcolm Latiff was still an infant.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz Has Five Siblings: Know Malcolm X Children

During nuptials of eight years, Malcolm X and his wife Betty Shabazz share six daughters. After the death of Gamilah's death, it was Betty who raised Shabazz's siblings.

Gamilah has lost many people in her life. Not only her parents but she lose her sister Malikah too. Nevertheless, Shabazz has remained strong all this time.

Atallah Shabazz

Gamilah's eldest sibling is Atallah Shabazz. Born on November 16, 1958, she was six years old at the time of her father's murder. She studied law at Briarcliff College in upstate New York.

Gamillah Lumumba Shabazz's eldest sister Atallah Shabazz.
Gamillah Lumumba Shabazz's eldest sister Atallah Shabazz. Source: Pinterest

Despite being a law student, Atallah became an actress and was married to American activist Yolanda King. Some of her movies and TV Series are White Man's Burden, Ebony, Brave New World, and so on.

Qubilah Shabazz

Qubilah is the second-born child of Malcolm X. She was introduced to the world on December 25, 1960, in Queens, New York City. At the tender age of 11, she converted to Quaker from Islam after attending a summer camp organized by Quakers.

Gamilah's elder sister witnessed the death of her father at the age of 4. Her family strongly believed that it was NOI and Louis Farrakhan who murdered Malcolm X. So, Qubilah plotted the assassination of Farrakhan.

Qubilah was arrested but later got released. She was married in December 1996. But, she divorced in January 1999. 

Ilyasah Shabazz

Ilyasah Shabazz is an accomplished author, educator, and activist, who has authored multiple books that delve into her father's intricate life and enduring legacy. 

Ilyasah Shabazz is a writer.
Ilyasah Shabazz is a writer. Source: Pinterest

Beyond her literary pursuits, Shabazz has immersed herself in diverse social justice endeavors, fearlessly addressing issues like police misconduct and racial disparity.

According to abtc.ng, Ilyasah is married to her long-time husband Keady Raney. He is a business consultant by profession. Shabazz has a net worth of $5 Million.

Twin Siblings: Malikah & Malaak Shabazz

Gamilah has two sisters which are twins; Malikah and Malaak. Unfortunately, Malcolm x daughter Malikah Shabazz was found dead on November 22, 2021, in Midwood, New York.

Malikah Shabazz died at the age of 56.
Malikah Shabazz died at the age of 56. Source: Find Your Grave

Malikah's death at the age of 56 was of natural cause and the legal authorities did not find her demise suspicious. On the other hand. Malaak who was born on September 30, 1965, is alive and healthy.

Malaak is now running her family business Malcolm X alongside Gamilah and other sisters. Shabazz often shows glimpses of her life via Instagram.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's Tragic Early Life: Age & Parents

Born on July 1, 1964, Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz is in her late 50s in terms of age. She is one of the daughters of American Muslim ministers and human rights activists, Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz.

On February 21, 1965, while giving a speech at Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, Gamilah's father was assassinated by three Gunmen. Following her father's death, it was Betty who raised her alongside five siblings.

On June 23, 1997, Gamilah's mother also passed away. It was her own grandson Malcolm Shabazz, the son of Qubilah, who set their apartment on fire.  Betty's 80% of the body was injured by the fire and she was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center.

After spending 3 weeks in ICU, Betty passed away. Malcolm was sent to Juvenile for 18 months.

Insight Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz's Relationship 

The relationship between Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's parents was complicated.  Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz's love life went through many phases as time passed. 

Following marriage on January 14, 1958, in Michigan, the civil rights activist and his wife Betty began their journey as a husband and wife. Luckily Malcolm's wife became a licensed practical nurse the same day.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's parents Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz.
Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's parents Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. Source: Pinterest

While X set the rules of the Nation of Islam, his spouse followed them. However, after Betty asked for more independence, he realized that their bond should be of mutual exchange. 

Following that, Malcolm decided to leave the Nation of Islam. There are several rumors of infidelity from both sides of the couple too. However, these rumors lack evidence to back them up.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz's Net Worth

Since a young age, Gamilah was interested in fashion and design. Shabazz made her interest in her professional career and now with it Gamilah enjoys a fortune having an estimated value of $500 thousand which is the same as Vanessa Rubio.

Collaborating with other siblings, Gamilah has created a clothing line called Malcolm X. Not only dresses, but her brand sells shoes and Jewelry too.

Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz is a fashion designer by profession.
Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz is a fashion designer by profession. Source: Instagram @pinterest

Additionally, Shabazz has also appeared in the Netflix documentary Who Killed Malcolm X. The celebrity daughter has not yet disclosed her properties and real estate.

Like father like daughter, Gamilah Lumumba is also a social activist. She is widely known in the African-American community for her racial justice just like Maya Wiley.

Qubilah Shabazz's Son Was Killed In Mexico City.

At the age of 28. Qubilah Shabazz's son Malcolm Shabazz was killed in Mexico city on May 9, 2013. The death was due to a dispute over a bar bill that turned into a fight.

Malcolm Latiff Shabazz was killed at the age of 28.
Malcolm Latiff Shabazz was killed at the age of 28. Source: Pinterest

The bar staff beat Shabazz and took his money as he was refusing to pay $1200 off the bill. The injuries were so intense that Qubilah's son died at the hospital.


 

 

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