Music

T.I. and Tiny's 10-Year-Old Daughter Heiress Wows Fans With National Anthem at WNBA Finals

The young singer showed off her powerful vocals before Game 6, earning praise from fans online.

Heiress Harris.
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Key Takeaways

  • T.I. and Tiny's 10-year-old daughter Heiress Harris sang the national anthem before Game 6 of the WNBA Finals at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on October 29.
  • Fans praised her vocals and stage presence online, with many crediting her mother Tiny's musical legacy as a Grammy-winning songwriter and Xscape member.
  • Heiress will next sing the anthem at Tuskegee University's November 7 homecoming celebration, where T.I. will serve as grand marshal.

T.I. and Tiny's daughter, Heiress Harris, is showing the world that musical talent runs in the family.

On Thursday (October 29), the 10-year-old took center stage at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, where she performed the national anthem ahead of Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.

Heiress delivered her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the crucial matchup, as the Dream faced elimination after falling behind 3-2 in the championship series.

The young singer's performance quickly gained attention on social media, with fans praising her vocals and stage presence.

"Absolutely incredible Heiress Harris the daughter of T.I. Sang the national anthem before Game 6 of the #WNBAfinals. She is sooo talented," one person wrote on X.

Others discussed her singing capabilities, crediting her mother, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle-Harris, who rose to fame as a member of the R&B group Xscape and has earned a Grammy Award for her songwriting. "Don't play with @TinyMajorMama them vocals came from her," another X user commented.

Heiress has already begun building her own musical identity despite her young age, following in the footsteps of her famous parents.

While T.I. has enjoyed a successful career as one of Atlanta's most recognizable rappers, Tiny made her mark in R&B as part of Xscape, known for hits such as "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding."

Heiress will soon have another opportunity to showcase her singing abilities. The 10-year-old is scheduled to perform the national anthem at Tuskegee University's homecoming celebration on November 7, where her father will serve as grand marshal.

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