Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis is the son of R&B singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality Toni Michele Braxton. Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis’s mother Toni Braxton has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. She competed in the seventh season of the reality competition series Dancing with the Stars. She served as the executive producer and starred in the reality television series, Braxton Family Values.
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis: Bio Summary
| Name | Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis |
| Age | 21 years old as of 2024 |
| Date of birth | March 2003 |
| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Famous as | son of Toni Braxton |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Parents | Keri Lewis and Toni Braxton |
| Sibling | Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis |
| Grandparents | Evelyn Braxton and Michael Conrad Braxton |
How Old Is Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis?
Born in March 2003, Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis is 21 years old as of 2024. He arrived into the world in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Keri Lewis and Toni Braxton are his parents. Both parents are involved in the entertainment industry. His father is a singer, composer, instrumentalist, record producer, and entertainment executive while his mother is a singer, songwriter, actress, and TV personality.
Diezel’s father was a member of the American R&B band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mint Condition where he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed as an original member of the band for years. He is the director of entertainment at Spotlight 29 Casino. Diezel’s mom is known for her work with The Braxtons and as a solo artist. Diezel is not the only child of his parents.
Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis is Diezel’s older brother. Denim was born on December 2, 2001. The brothers and very close to each other. Diezel’s maternal grandfather Michael Conrad Braxton Sr. was a Methodist clergyman and power company worker, and his maternal grandmother Evelyn Jackson was a former opera singer, cosmetologist, and pastor.
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis graduated from Fusion Academy in 2021. He is a student at Howard University. His parents announced on social media that Diezel will attend Howard University, in Washington D.C. His mother Toni Braxton shared on Instagram: “Congratulations @diezel.braxton! Mom is so proud of you. Howard University here he comes!”
Diezel’s father Keri Lewis also shared on his Instagram handle: “Congratulations young King!! Words can not describe how proud of you I am @diezel.braxton!! Howard University next!!” Diezel is believed to still be in school. He is an internet personality. He has 165K followers on his Instagram handle, where he often shares posts of his personal life. He is an actor per his IMDb page.
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Diezel has appeared in an episode of Family Time. He appeared in the music video Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Feat. Wiz Khalifa: When I Grow Up. He portrayed Calvin in the film Never Heard. He also appeared in Ant and episodes of Chicken Girls. Diezel is said to be a model who signed with Wilhelmina Models and has worked with other brands. He signed with the Maverick Agency as well.
Diezel and his brother Denim walked as part of designer Marcell Von Berlin’s Spring 2022 runway show in Los Angeles. He has done a campaign with Denim and Toni for Uncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD beauty products. His Instagram bio reads, “I dress up and pretend to be other people for a living!” He is believed to be single at the moment. There hasn’t been any news about him being in a romantic relationship. He seems focused on his education.
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis Had Autism
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis was autistic. He was diagnosed with autism at a young age. His mother Toni Braxton revealed that Diezel’s autism was “God’s payback” to her as she once aborted a baby after discovering she was pregnant by then-boyfriend Keri Lewis. “In my heart, I believed I had taken a life — an action that I thought God might one day punish me for,” she wrote in her memoirs.
“My initial rage was quickly followed by another strong emotion: guilt. I knew I’d taken a life…I believed God’s payback was to give my son autism.” Toni had realized there was something wrong with Diezel as early as nine months but he wasn’t diagnosed with autism until he was three. “They dismissed me,” Toni said of the doctors. “I don’t know if it would have made a difference or not for him to be diagnosed earlier, but they had a ‘wait and see’ attitude.”
“It makes me so angry because a mother knows when something is wrong with her child.” In a 2006 concert at the Flamingo Las Vegas, Toni was in tears, discussing that Diezel had been diagnosed with autism. A source revealed: “She was dedicating ‘I Wanna Be (Your Baby)’ to her son, and then she said something about how people have warned her that she shouldn’t talk about it, but said that he was autistic, and then she started crying and rushed off stage. It was very emotional.”
Diezel’s condition inspired his mother Toni to become involved with Autism Speaks, serving as their International Spokesperson. Toni gave an update on Diezel’s autism. She revealed that her son no longer exhibits symptoms of autism. “My youngest son, as everyone knows, my son Diezel suffers from — or I should say suffered from autism. I am one of the lucky parents. Early diagnosis changes everything. I will tell you this. I will shout it from the rooftops.”
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis’ Parents Got Divorced
Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis’ parents Keri Lewis and Toni Braxton are divorced. Keri and Toni who married on April 21, 2001, divorced in July 2013. Toni announced that she and Keri had separated in November 2009. “The couple has had an amicable split and will still both be actively involved in raising their two sons, 11-year-old Denim and 10-year-old Diezel,” Toni’s rep told Us Weekly.
During her Vh1 Behind the Music special in October 2012, Toni Braxton shared of her failed marriage: “I had to figure out a plan for my life that had nothing to do with him. I was angry with everybody. I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. I felt that I was a person dealing with a lot of struggles and here comes another one.” According to Toni Braxton in an interview, she hated being divorced.
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“I hated having to surrender to the loss. We were attempting to salvage the relationship again. We were hopeful. We dated for like a good year and a half.” She added: “I felt shallow because we broke up over money issues. I also found out I had Lupus at the time. I couldn’t make money because I had lupus, which contributed to the marriage failing.”
“Who wants to take care of a person who’s sick all the time. He never said that, but I felt it. Money was the decoration on the tree. I felt because I was sick he left. It made me insecure.”
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