James DeBarge
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James DeBarge (born 22 August 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American R&B and soul singer. He was one of the charter members of the family group DeBarge, who became stars with their 1980s classic songs "All This Love", "In a Special Way", "Rhythm of the Night", and "Who's Holding Donna Now?".
James DeBarge is arguably more famous for his 1984 marriage to pop icon Janet Jackson. The marriage was annulled in 1985, after Jackson said she could not deal with James' drug abuse.
As of 2000, James DeBarge has worked with Compton rapper/producer, DJ Quik on such tracks as "The Divorce Song", as well as "Get Nekkid" by slain rapper Mausberg.
In 2005 DeBarge made the headlines again, concerning his former marriage to Janet Jackson. DeBarge's youngest brother, Darrell (who goes by the name of Young) went to radio jocks with the claim that James DeBarge and Jackson had an 18-year-old daughter, named Renee. However, Jackson has denied this claim.
James has three children: daughter Kristinia (b. March 8, 1990), son James Junior (b. 1997), and his youngest, daughter Tori. Kristinia appeared on 2003's American Idol spin-off American Juniors. James Debarge is currently touring with his brother Chico DeBarge.
