How Many Kids Does Bobby Brown Have?
R&B icon Bobby Brown is a father to seven children born across four different relationships. While public attention often centers on his high-profile marriages to Whitney Houston and Alicia Etheredge, his family spans several decades, beginning when he was a teenager and stretching through the birth of his youngest children in the 2010s.
Understanding the complete picture requires looking past the tabloid headlines. His family includes seven distinct individuals, each with their own background, mother, and place in the singer's life.
The Mothers of Bobby Brown's Children
Bobby Brown's family tree involves four primary partners. His relationships shifted across different eras of his career, from his early solo days following New Edition to his explosive pop-culture peak with Whitney Houston and his long-term partnership with Alicia Etheredge.
- Melika Williams: Mother of his eldest son, Landon.
- Kim Ward: Partner during an on-and-off relationship who shares two children with Brown.
- Whitney Houston: The late pop superstar and Brown's wife from 1992 to 2007, with whom he shared one daughter.
- Alicia Etheredge: Brown's manager and current wife, whom he married in 2012 and shares three children with.
A Complete Breakdown of Bobby Brown's Children
Landon Brown
Born on June 22, 1986, Landon is Bobby Brown's eldest child, welcomed when the singer was just 17 years old with then-girlfriend Melika Williams. Landon pursued a path in the entertainment industry, working in production, assistant directing, and occasionally appearing on reality television series documenting his family.
La'Princia Brown
Born in 1989, La'Princia is the first of two children born to Brown and Kim Ward. Unlike several of her siblings, La'Princia has largely maintained a private life away from heavy media scrutiny. She married television personality Eddie Ray and works in visual arts and design.
Bobby Brown Jr.
Born in 1992, Bobby Brown Jr. was the second child shared by Brown and Kim Ward. He shared his father's passion for music and tried his hand at a recording career. Tragically, Bobby Jr. passed away in November 2020 at the age of 28 from an accidental overdose in his Los Angeles home.
Bobbi Kristina Brown
Born on March 4, 1993, Bobbi Kristina was the only child born to Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston. Growing up in the constant glare of global media attention, she aspired to follow her parents into singing and acting. Her life was cut short when she passed away in July 2015 at the age of 22, following a tragic incident in her Georgia home. Her legacy lives on through the Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, an organization founded by her family to support victims of domestic violence.
Cassius Brown
Born in 2009, Cassius is the first child born to Bobby and his current wife, Alicia Etheredge. As he has grown, Cassius has occasionally appeared on television alongside his father, showing an interest in music production and joining his dad in the studio.
Bodhi Jameson Rein Brown
Born in July 2015, Bodhi is Bobby and Alicia's second child together. Her parents occasionally share glimpses of her upbringing and family life through social media platforms, keeping her relatively grounded compared to the media-heavy childhoods of her older siblings.
Hendrix Estelle Sheba Brown
Born in July 2016, Hendrix is the youngest of Bobby Brown's seven children. She completes the blended family with her parents Alicia and Bobby, growing up alongside her older brother Cassius and older sister Bodhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many of Bobby Brown's children are still alive?
Out of his seven children, five are living today: Landon, La'Princia, Cassius, Bodhi, and Hendrix. Bobby Brown Jr. and Bobbi Kristina Brown both passed away young.
When did Bobby Brown marry Alicia Etheredge?
Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge married in June 2012 during a ceremony in Hawaii, after a long-standing friendship and professional relationship.
Did Bobby Brown have children before meeting Whitney Houston?
Yes. Bobby had three children—Landon, La'Princia, and Bobby Jr.—before his marriage to Whitney Houston.
