Gloria James Net Worth, Bio, Parents, Siblings, High School, Marriage, Death

Facts about Gloria James

Gloria James Biography and Career

Gloria James is the mother of NBA star LeBron James. She was born on February 4, 1968 in Akron, Ohio, United States and she was raised there. She was born to her parents named Freda James (Mother) and Cantona James (Father). She grew up with two siblings who are brothers named Curt James and Terry James. Gloria got pregnant with LeBron James at the age of 16 and she was abandoned by her boyfriend named Anthony McClelland, after he found out that she was carrying a baby for him. At the age of nineteen, she lost her mother Freda to a sudden heart attack on Christmas morning and had to raise her kid all by herself without a reasonable financial support or help. Gloria has been credited with raising and nurturing LeBron James into the NBA star and successful man he is. After the death of her mother, she had to move out of their family home as she couldn’t afford to pay for it nor maintain it.

Gloria didn’t complete High School education and likewise she had no skills and this made her to settle for various odd jobs just to provide for her kid. When LeBron was nine years, she sent him to live with his football coach, it was while living with his Football coach that LeBron got introduced to Basketball. Her son, LeBron then went on to become one of the finest Basketball players in the history of the sports and also one of the richest. Over the years, Gloria’s story has been a source of inspiration to a lot of single mothers who are struggling to raise their kids and nurture them into successful individuals in their various chosen fields of career. LeBron’s love for basketball started when he was just three years old and he started with a toy basketball set which his mother bought him for Christmas. Lebron’s father Anthony McClelland has been in and out of prison for most of his life and most of his crimes have been multiple counts of theft and arson.

Gloria James Net Worth

Gloria James net worth is estimated to be $2 million. She earns over $100 thousand as salary annually. Her salary and net worth amassed due to the success in her career as an entrepreneur and for being a celebrity mother.

Gloria James Parents

Gloria James was born to her parents named Freda James (Mother) and Cantona James (Father).

Gloria James Siblings

Gloria James grew up with two siblings who are brothers named Curt James and Terry James.

Gloria James Education (High School and College)

Gloria James attended a High School in Akron, Ohio, but she dropped out due to her pregnancy.

Gloria James Marriage

Gloria James has never been married. She was once in a relationship with famous rapper Da Real Rambo, but they later split.

Gloria James Grandchildren

Gloria James is the mother-in-law of Savannah Brinson. She has three grandchildren named LeBron James Jr., Zhuri James and Bryce Maximums.

Gloria James Death

Gloria James is not dead and all information regarding her death is false.

Gloria James Job

Gloria James is a celebrity mother and entrepreneur.

Gloria James Residence

Gloria James resides in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Gloria James Height and Weight

Gloria James stands at a height of 5 ft 10 inches. She weighs 82 kg.

Gloria James Nationality and Ethnicity

Gloria James is of American nationality. She is of African-American ethnicity.

Social Media Presence

James has over 500 thousand Instagram followers, over 300 thousand Twitter followers and she is also active on other social media networks.

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Controversies, rumours and legal issues

Since coming to limelight as a celebrity mother, Gloria hasn’t been linked to any known controversy, rumours and legal issues.

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