James Brown, regarded as the “Funk Progenitor,” was an American singer, composer, dancer, and bandleader. Throughout his five-decade career, he made enormous contributions to the musical world. In addition, he was one of the first ten honorees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when it opened in 1986. We’ve all seen James Brown’s remarkable career, but we’ve also heard stories of abuse in his relationship/marriage. Furthermore, controversy surrounds his death, the death of his third wife, Adrienne Brown, his stormy relationship with ex-wives, and the famed property battle. However, in this piece, we will concentrate on James Brown’s ex-wife, Deidre Jenkins, and her whereabouts.
James Brown’s ex-wife Deidre Jenkins
As previously said, James Brown had an illustrious career spanning more than 50 years. Although legal difficulties were always a part of his career, James made significant contributions to funk music and impacted other genres. Along with the glitter of fame and accolades, James Brown’s marriage life was unhappy. He married four women, the second of them being Deidre Jenkins. Similarly, the former couple exchanged vows on October 22, 1970, in front of friends and family. Following that, they appeared at some events together. Deidre Jenkins, James Brown’s ex-wife, also joined him in Tattletales, and the duo seemed happy. Their relationship was astounding, and they seemed to have known one other for years.
Deidre Jenkins was stunning in her childhood and continues to be so now. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last long, and they divorced on January 10, 1981. James was married to Velma Warren for nearly a decade, from 1953 until 1969. The couple has three children together.
Several Soundtrack Credits According to IMDb
Jenkins, as previously said, is a private individual. However, she seems to have starred in a few television episodes and has a few writing credits for James Brown’s song, ‘Get Up Offa That Thing.’ In addition, she featured on Tattletales with her spouse. She also worked as a biography consultant for James Brown’s biopic, Get on Up.
Mother of Two-Daughter
As previously stated, James Brown married his second wife, Deidra, for little more than a decade and had two children, Yamma Brown and Deanna Brown Thomas. Deanna Brown Thomas, their firstborn, is now in charge of the family business. Similarly, Yamma Brown owns YB Essentials, a premium skincare line. Yamma and Deanna Jenkins, Jenkins’ children, also post images of their families and seem to be doing well in life. Yamma’s Instagram also handles states ‘daughter of soul,’ implying that James Brown’s daughters adore their father. However, this did not stop them from discussing their mother’s ordeal.
Deidre Jenkins’ Daughters Reveal Their Parents’ Domestic Abuse Stories
We’ve all heard about Deidre Jenkins’ husband, James Brown, and his evil side. He initiated and participated in multiple rounds of abuse, shown imaginatively in ‘Get On Up.’ Furthermore, James Brown’s children observed their father’s terrible side, prompting Jenkins’ daughter, Yamma Brown, to write Cold Sweat: My Father James Brown and Me. In her biography, she recalls the horrific experiences James inflicted on her as a youngster. In one extract, she recalls how the altercation started with James’s voice and her mother slamming into the wall. She also remembers her 5-year-old self shivering and crying in a closet or beneath a bed.
James Brown’s daughter, Deidra, also said that dad never hit them, but she recalls believing that “a beating was less terrible than the sound of her mother being a punching bag.” Deidra’s final straw came when Yamma and her elder sister saw a tragic beating. Yamma wrote in her biography about questioning her mother about the beatings, and Deidra admitted to leaving her husband at those times. Deidra Jenkins, James Brown’s ex-wife, is now living in seclusion, away from the media’s scrutiny and abuse. Jenkins’ whereabouts are unknown, although she does appear on her daughter’s Instagram from time to time. As a result, let us hope Deidre is now living in peace, free of the unbearable suffering she endured.
