- Christina Yamamoto is a Japanese-American who became famous as the mother of musician Jhené Aiko and also the ex-wife of Dr. Karamo Chilomo – a medical doctor and musician
- The mother of 5 lost her son to cancer in 2012 and one of her daughters suffered depression as a result
- The 66-year-old was married for about 20 years before separating and was divorced 19 years after the separation
Christina Yamamoto is an American woman of Japanese, Spanish, and Dominican descent. She reached stardom as the mother of musicians Jhené Aiko and Mila J; and actress Miyoko Aminah-Khalil Chilombo. She is also known as the first wife of American medical doctor and musician, Karamo Chilombo.
Her most famous relative, Jhené, is renowned for her music career and for being a member of Cocaine 80s and Twenty88 hip hop groups. She is known for songs such as Stay Ready (2013), Sativa (2017), and I’ll Kill You (2019)
What to Know About Jhené Aiko’s Mother’s Life Before Fame
Christina Yamamoto was born on February 18, 1958, in Inglewood, United States.
Her father, Tadashi “Teddy” Yamamoto is a Japanese-American while her mother, Essie Pecot is Creole Dominican with Spanish and Afro-American ancestry.
With respect to her siblings, there are suggestions from a few sources that she has 2 sisters and a brother while others report that she does not have siblings.
She Was Married to a Musician for 2 Decades
Christina met Dr. Karamo Chilombo (born Gregory Wycliff Barnes) in 1979 and was married in 1980. They separated in 2000 and in 2019, the former couple was legally divorced.
Christina has since not been in any known relationship as far as the public is aware. Yet her ex has welcomed 3 other children from separate relationships.
Away from their love lives, her ex who is also known as Dr. Chill Beams OG has a career as a pediatrician and musician. He became a doctor in 1978 and has worked with Monterey Park Hospital and Los Angeles Community Hospital, in the United States.
As a musician, Christina’s ex has recorded songs such as I Am Not Afraid, Wish Our Love, and The Sounds of Mother Africa.
Meet All Her Children
Jhené Aiko is the Most Famous of Christina’s Children
- Full Name: Jhene Aiko Efuru Chilomo
- Date of Birth: 16 March 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: Singer/Songwriter
Christina’s daughter Jhené is the most famous and youngest in the family. She is an American entertainer with a thriving music career since 2002. She has contributed vocals for the R&B group B2K.
Her career led to her working with hip-hop groups Cocaine 80s and Twenty88 (with Big Sean).
As a solo artist, she released her first solo EP “Sail Out” in 2012. The year after, her song with Big Sean Beware became her first work to reach the US Billboard Hot 100.
She recorded other songs such as The Worst (2014), Triggered (2019), and I’ll Kill You (2019).
Her works have recorded success and she has equally received no fewer than 6 Grammy nominations, a BET Award (Centric Award, 2014), and an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Album (2021) among many others.
In her personal life, Jhene was married to producer, Oladipo “Dot da Genius” Omishere in 2016, and their divorce was finalized in 2017.
She also dated singer, O’Ryan (2005-2008). From the relationship, they welcomed a daughter.. on November 19, 2008.
More so. Aiko has been in an on-and-off relationship with Big Sean since 2016. Together, Christina’s famous daughter welcomed a son, Noah Hassani on November 2022.
Her Eldest Daughter Miyoko is an Actress and Designer
- Full Name: Miyoko Aminah-Khalil Chilombo
- Date of Birth: 30 March 1981
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: actress and costume designer
Miyoko Chilombo is the first child of Christina Yamamoto. She was born on March 30, 1981, when Christina was 23 years old.
She is an actress and costume designer known for Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs’ (1991) and House Part 4: Down to the Last Minute (2001).
Her Daughter Mila J is a Rapper
- Full Name: Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo
- Date of Birth: 18 November 1983
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer
Jamila Chilombo, famous as Mila J is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is most famous for her Smoke, Drink, Break-Up song that won her the 2014 MVPA Awards for Best R&B Video.
She also recorded a highly successful debut album, “Dopamine” in 2017. The 13-track album was named a “Favorite Underrated Album of 2017” by the American music and entertainment magazine, Vibe.
Jahi Chilombo is a Disc Jockey
- Full Name: Jahi Tadashi Jelan Chilombo
- Date of Birth: July 4, 1984
- Age: 40 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: DJ
Jahi has a career in entertainment as a DJ whose career has lasted years.
Away from his career, the 4th child of Christina and her ex is married and is a father of 2.
Her Fourth Child Died of Cancer
- Full Name: Miyagi Hasani Ayo Chilombo
- Date of Birth: 7 July 1986
- Date of Death: 19 July 2012
- Aged: 26 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Miyaji was one of 5 children of the celebrity parent, Christina. He was born on 7 July 1986. He died 26 years later on July 19, 2012, after a battle with cancer.
His death took a toll on the family and according to Jhene, it left her depressed.
She recorded a song For My Brother for him and he listened to it shortly before his demise.
