Katonya Breaux Riley is an American author, businesswoman, and the founder of inclusive mineral-based sunscreen brand “Unsun”. She was also well-known as a mother of famous singer and artist Frank Ocean.
Katonya Breaux Riley married Calvin Edward Cooksey. He was a songwriter and a music lover. In 2017 he fought with his son and wife about something and took this matter to the court.
Early Life
Katonya Breaux Riley got his early education from New Orleans. He gets his higher education of Arts Administer from University of New Orleans. She was always interested in business and at one time she became a business woman.
She is also an author and the founder of the inclusive mineral-based sunscreen brand “Unsun”. She also owned a construction company which she ran for 20 years in New Orleans. Katonya Breaux Riley became a hot topic on social media when she slammed gospel singer Kim Burrell for her comments against homosexuals.
Katonya Breaux Riley Children’s
After her marriage with Calvin Edward Cooksey, they have 3 children. First one is Ashley Ellison, second is Ryan Breaux (now late), and the third is Frank Ocean. We can discuss in detail about her children.
Ashley “Nikki” Ellison
Ashley Ellison is the oldest daughter of Katonya Breaux Riley. She is an American singer and song-writer. Ashley came for the first time publicly on MTV Show “The Hills” where she came out as a transgender woman. She released many songs and was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008.
Ryan Breaux
He was born on 1, September 2001 in the United States. Katonya Breaux Riley was so close to Ryan Breaux. He passed away on 2 August 2020 in a car accident along with his friend Ezekiel “Zeek” Bishop. This accident happened in Thousand Oaks, California, United States.
His death gives a sudden attack to Katonya Breaux Riley and his family. Katonya Breaux Riley shared his feelings on social media accounts. Katonya Breaux Riley shared his last pic of her with Ryan on his birthday 1 September 2021.
According to DNB Stories Africa, Ryan Breaux died in a car accident with his friend Ezekiel “Zeek” Bishop. Their speedy car collides with a tree and is cut in half on impact.
Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean is a famous American songwriter, rapper, record producer, photographer, and a singer. He is also well-known for his hit songs like Ivy, Bad Religion, Nikes, and Novacane. His full name is Christopher Francis.
He was born on 28 October, 1987 in Long Beach, California, United States. He celebrates his 35 birthdays in October 2024. Frank Ocean’s grandfather played the role of father figure when Calvin Edward left the family. Lionel was a recovering drug addict.
His grandfather Lionel McGruder Jr was a mentor at Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. He takes Frank on these meetings which show the result as a song “Crack Rock” from channel Orange.
Lionel McGruder Jr died in 2010 and Frank Ocean dedicated a song to him named “There Will Be Tears” on his mixtape. He also mentioned his grandfather on his single “Lens” in 2017. Frank Ocean has a net worth of $16 million.
