Marques Houston Defends His Union With His Adolescent Wife Miya Houston

Marques Houston 41 shed more light on his union with his wife Miya Houston 22
R&B singer Marques Houston has opened up about the backlash he faced for marrying his 19-year-old wife, Miya Dickey. The couple tied the knot in 2020, with a 20-year age gap between them.
In a promotional clip for TV One’s Uncensored, the 41-year-old singer explained how he and his wife met. He said that he met her when she was just 17 years old, making her 20 years younger than him.
He went on to say that music was a common element between them. They also bond over their shared faith, a commonality that helped them get closer.
Moreover, he also explained that his wife never pursued a relationship until she turned 18 years old. The pair married in August 2020 and welcomed their first child, Zara.
Houston had a long and successful career as a songwriter and musician before his solo success. He stood as a founding member of the R&B ensemble Immature, which subsequently underwent a transformation and emerged with a new identity, IMx. He is also known for his role as Roger Evans in the television comedy sitcom Sister, Sister. He has a net worth of $5 million.