logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Azja Pryor Is the Mom of Chris Tucker’s Son Destin — Glimpse into Her Life after Their Divorce

Edduin Carvajal
May 13, 2020
03:00 P.M.

Azja Pryor, the ex-wife of actor and comedian Chris Tucker, is a wellness coach and independent Herbalife member. She looks as gorgeous as ever!

Advertisement

The "Rush Hour" actor and Azja were married for a few years between the late-90s and 2003 when they officially got divorced. Even though the exact date of their wedding is unknown to the public, their only son, Destin, was born in 1998.

She is now the proud mother of four.

Azja Pryor and Chris Tucker on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France | Photo: Getty Images

Azja Pryor and Chris Tucker on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France | Photo: Getty Images

AZJA PRYOR'S ROLE IN MICHAEL JACKSON'S 2005 TRIAL

One of the first times that Azja made headlines following her and Chris' divorce was in 2005 when she was a key witness in Michael Jackson's abuse trial.

Just like her ex-husband, Azja was a very close friend of the King of Pop and was surprised when he was accused of such a horrible crime, which was what drove her to testify as part of the defense team.

Advertisement

Apart from that, she used to spend a lot of time with the family of Michael's accuser, which was why she was considered an important witness back then.

Advertisement

It is important to mention that Azja Pryor and Chris Tucker befriended the accuser and his family back in 2000. According to the actor, it was the boy's father who introduced himself to Chris at a comedy club and asked him to take part in a benefit to raise money for his son, who was battling cancer.

Advertisement

Chris also admitted that, a few days after the fundraising event ended, the accuser told him that they hadn't made any money, which drove him to wire some of his own to a foundation for the family.

On May 19, 2005, Azja, who used to be a casting assistant, told the judge that the mother of the accuser complained to her in early March 2003 that two of Michael's associates had gotten involved in keeping her family away from the late singer.

Advertisement

AZJA KEPT ASKING THE ACCUSER TO "DO THE RIGHT THING"

Azja's testimony turned out to be one of the most important weapons of the defense because the prosecution team claimed that the alleged abuse happened between February 20 and March 12, 2003. Michael's trial ended in acquittal for him.

Four years later, in 2009, the then-mother of one made headlines again by saying that the family of the accuser lied.

Advertisement

She even wondered how they sleep at night after accusing a person who was supposed to be their friend of "the ugliest, most heinous thing" possible for a human being. Azja added:

"It's time for [the accuser] to finally stand up and do the right thing… He's always known that Michael never touched him, Michael never abused him."

Advertisement

AZJA PRYOR IS A FAMILY WOMAN

The now-wellness coach and Herbalife member went as far as to say that the accuser's family told her that it was the King of Pop who helped cure the child.

Azja Pryor's son, Destin Christopher Tucker, used to be good friends with the accuser as he would lend his support throughout the entire ordeal.

Advertisement

Nowadays, Azja is in a relationship with life coach Cherif Ndiaye. On April 15, 2017, they welcomed their first child together, a girl named Iman Joelle.

Since Cherif has two other children, Ajmal and Aleyana, from his previous relationship, the former wife of Chris Tucker is now the proud mother of four.

Advertisement

As per Destin, everything suggests that he will follow in his famous dad's footsteps. Back in 2017, it was reported that he moved into the dorms of Morehouse College in Atlanta to study in the school's cinema, technology, and emerging media studies program.

In May last year, Azja Pryor's eldest child accompanied his dad all the way to Cannes, France, for the premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," and their resemblance was undeniable.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Michael Strahan's Custody Battle over His Twins That Lasted for Years

January 16, 2024

Rude Man Insults Woman at Airport, Unaware She’ll Teach Him the Most Brilliant Lesson Ever – Story of the Day

January 18, 2024

Family Confounded by Old Neighbor's Frequent Quarrels Until Husband Accidentally Enters Her House – Story of the Day

December 27, 2023

Jennifer Landon Has 8 Siblings Yet Shares the Same Parents with Only One Brother

January 22, 2024

This Guy ‘Looks Nothing Like’ His Hollywood Twin Brother Who Wanted to Give Him His Heart When He Had Weeks to Live

November 11, 2023

This Girl Was Born to a 19-Year-Old Future Star: Her Parents Split after Her Dad Bought an Ex Flowers

February 16, 2024

Arrogant Man Insults Woman at the Airport, Unaware She’d Save His Life Hours Later – Story of the Day

February 13, 2024

Cheating Husband Comes to Blind Date and Sees His Mom-in-Law There – Story of the Day

November 16, 2023

Student Shouts Out Loud When She Sees Her Teacher for the First Time: 'My Dad Has a Picture of You' – Story of the Day

February 16, 2024

Michael Jackson’s Nephew 'Has His Uncle down Pat' Dancing Like the King of Pop: ‘Brought Me to Tears’

December 09, 2023

Michael Jackson's Daughter Read Books to Earn Toys — Inside Her Privileged Upbringing

December 15, 2023

Parents Leave Child with Neighbor, Return to Find Both Mysteriously Vanished – Story of the Day

January 22, 2024

Michael Strahan’s Daughter, 19, Was Hospitalized after Starting New Chemo Treatment: Details

February 26, 2024

Michael Strahan’s Daughter, 19, Was Hospitalized after Starting New Chemo Treatment: Details

February 23, 2024