Keisha Morris Biography
Keisha Morris is an American actress, author, and educator. She rose to prominence when she began dating the late American rapper Tupac Shakur and later married him while he was still in prison. She is also known for her portrayal of Lisa’s friend in the movie The Bag Man (2005).
Keisha went to a nearby New York City high school. She enrolled at John Jay College following graduation and earned a degree in criminal justice there. Morris went back to school later to work toward a master’s in education. She even attempted her hand at acting once, landing a small part in the comedy The Bag Man in 2005. Unfortunately, this movie marked her debut and only her acting role. In addition to her acting career, Keisha has worked as an educator, a move she made after receiving her master’s in education. Her main focus in the classroom is on racial and gender inequality as well as social injustices. Among the many books she has co-written, the most well-known ones are When My Cousins Come to Town and For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World.
Keisha Morris Age
Morris was born on July 10, 1974, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She is 49 years old as of 2023 and she celebrates her birthday on the 10th of July every year.
Keisha Morris Height and Weight
Morris stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall. She has not disclosed her weight. However, this information will be updated when available.
Keisha Morris Family
Morris likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parent nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Keisha Morris Husband and Children
In 1974, Keisha was a twenty-year-old college student when she first met the late rapper, Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli. Tupac was pursuing his case for sexual assault at the time. The first meeting took place over a quick coffee at what was then known as Chippendale’s club—the Capitoline New York club. They exchanged a quick word while dancing. The two reconnected at the Tunnel, a different club, about a month later. When the renowned rapper first wanted to take her out, Keisha wasn’t convinced. Nevertheless, she granted his request, and the two soon became enamored. However, Tupac’s imprisonment after receiving a sentence for his sexual assault trial put an end to Keisha and his developing romance.
Nevertheless, this did not change his intentions to marry Keisha. After he proposed to her, they were joined in marriage at the Clinton Correctional Facility on April 29, 1995. In addition to regularly visiting him in jail, the rapper’s ex-wife even assisted him in running his companies. She’s even acknowledged for having facilitated his signing with Death Row Records. But the couple’s marriage did not last long, as they filed for divorce shortly after Tupac was let out of jail in March 1996.
Keisha revealed that she had broken up with the rapper because she felt she couldn’t take the stress of being his wife. After the rapper was released from prison, she continued to feel unwelcome. Nonetheless reported that the two stayed friends following their divorce. Following the rapper’s passing, Morris is now married woman to another man and they are blessed with two children
Keisha Morris Salary
Morris earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Keisha Morris Net Worth
Morris has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an actress, author, and educator.
Keisha Morris Movies and TV Shows
- The Bag Man (2005)