Rick James
Born | February 1, 1948 |
Hometown | Buffalo, New York (state), United States |
Net worth | $250 thousand |
Height | 5'11" (1.81m) |
Spouse | Tanya Hijazi (m 1997 - 2002) |
Children | Ty James , Trey Hardesty James , Tazman James , Rick James, Jr. |
Parents | Mabel Gladden , James Ambrose Johnson, Sr. |
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