Who was Malikah Shabazz? Wiki, Biography & Facts About Malcolm X's Daughter

Biodata:-According to the media sources, Malikah Shabazz took birth to her parents on Thursday, September 30, 1965, in New York City, United States. She was born into a Muslim family.

Childhood photo of Malikah with her mom Betty Shabazz and twin sister Malaak Shabazz

According to her date of birth, Malikah’s age is 56 years old (at the time of her death in November 2021). Being a daughter of a famous Human Rights Activist, she gained huge media attention in the industry. As per the sources, Malikah completed her education at a reputed university in New York.

Malikah Shabazz Wiki:- According to the media sources, Malikah is the youngest daughter of her parents. She and her twin sister Malaak Shabazz were born a few months after their father Malcolm X was assassinated. Malikah did not see her father. As per the reports, Malikah Shabazz belonged to the Muslim religion. She was an African-American.

Malikah’s father Malcolm X

Her birth zodiac sign is Libra. According to the sources, her father Malcolm X was a famous African-American Muslim minister and human rights, activist. Her dad was assassinated on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39. On the other hand, her mother Betty Shabazz was also a Human Rights Activist.

Shabazz’s mother Betty Shabazz

As per the SUN report, her mother Betty died in 1997 in a fire set by one of her grandsons. Talking about her siblings then, she has five sisters in the family named Malaak Shabazz, Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz, Ilyasah Shabazz, Attallah Shabazz, and Qubilah Shabazz.

Malikah’s sisters Malaak, Gamilah Lumumba, Ilyasah, Attallah, and Qubilah Shabazz

The other family members of Malikah are Ella Collins, Yvonne Little Woodward, Hilda Florice Little, Mary Little, and Rod Collins. According to the reports, Malikah’s cousin Malcolm Shabazz was murdered on May 9, 2013, in Mexico at the age of 28.

According to the media reports, Malikah Shabazz was a married woman. She was living in New York along with her family.

Malikah and her daughter Bettih Bahiyah Shabazz (Image Source: Rolling Out)

However, she did not reveal the name and profession of her husband to the media. After researching a lot, we found that Malikah has a daughter named Bettih Bahiyah Shabazz. She was survived by her daughter.

According to the media sources, Malikah was also a Human Rights Activist like her dad. She also worked along with her twin sister Malaak Shabazz, who is also an International Human Rights Activist.

Let me tell you that Malaak also works for The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center. However, Malikah also served the position of a successful entrepreneur. She was a popular activist.

According to the media sources, Malikah Shabazz made a net worth of 3-4 million USD (approx.) from her career. She also earned extra money through her profession.

As per our research, Malikah became part of various controversies many times. As per the Sun report, in the year 2011, Malikah was charged with fraud and identity theft of $55,000. As per the sources, she used the identity of Malcolm X’s bodyguard’s widow Khaula Bakrof for theft. Later, Shabazz pleaded guilty to stealing the 70-year-old woman’s identity. Not only this but she was also sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay back the full amount stolen.

As per the sources, Malikah Shabazz was also charged with stealing a U-Haul truck in 2017. Along with Malikah, her daughter Bettih Shabazz was also arrested by the police in Maryland.

According to the media sources, Malcolm X’s youngest daughter Malikah Shabazz was found dead at home in Brooklyn on 22 November 2021 (Monday). She was 56 years old (at the time of her death). According to the NY Times, a high-ranking police official said accidental food poisoning may have played a role in her death.

Malikah death cause

However, the exact cause of her death is not revealed yet. Famous American minister, Bernice King also paid tribute to Malikah and shared a post with the caption: –

“I’m deeply saddened by the death of #MalikahShabazz. My heart goes out to her family, the descendants of Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X. Dr. Shabazz was pregnant with Malikah and her twin sister, Malaak when Brother Malcolm was assassinated. Be at peace, Malikah,”

An old photo of MalikahAccording to the sources, Malikah gained huge media attention as the daughter of Malcolm X.As per the reports, many injured dogs were found inside the truck, which Malikah was stolen.After this, she was charged with seven counts of animal cruelty and theft.

Malikah’s sister Malaak ShabazzShabazz was released on bail.Malikah was not active on social media.Malikah’s daughter Bettih Bahiyah Shabazz also lives a very low key life.

Ans. She was an International Human Rights Activist and Entrepreneur.