Toni Braxton's 2 Kids: All About Denim and Diezel Braxton-Lewis

Mar. 15, 2025

Toni Braxtonis a proud mom to her kids: Denim and Diezel Braxton-Lewis.

The Grammy award-winning R&B singer shares her children with ex-husband Keri Lewis. The former couple, who wed in 1998, welcomed their first child, Denim, in 2001. Less than two years later, their second son, Diezel, was born.

“Motherhood is my favorite thing in the world. I love being a mother,” Toni once said in an interview withHealthy Living.

Speaking toTodayin 2006, Toni opened up about balancing being a parent with her career and the challenges of being on the road.

“It’s been hard, I can’t deny it,” she said, adding, “I’m a real hands-on mom, really involved with my kids and their day-to-day activities.”

Here’s everything to know about Toni Braxton’s kids: Denim and Diezel Braxton-Lewis.

Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis, 23

Toni Braxton’s son Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis posing for a photo.Denim Braxton-Lewis Instagram

Toni welcomed her first child, son Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis, on Dec. 2, 2001.

She added, “I think names can define you. I think it’s important that kids have their own identity.”

Toni Braxton and her kids, Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis and Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis, attend An Evening of Stars at Atlanta Civic Center on April 12, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.Prince Williams/FilmMagic

After separating in 2009, Toni and Keri finalized their divorce in 2013. While sitting down for an interview withAmoMama,Denim spoke about his parents' divorce, saying, “They kept a great friendship, which really helped me and my brother feel comfortable.”

He went on to explain that, “because they handled it so well,” the divorce didn’t impact his relationship with his parents.

Denim played basketball throughout high school, and when he graduated in 2020, he enrolled in Grand Canyon University to study sports management.

In recent years, Denim has taken an interest in modeling and fashion.

He joined his brother on the runway for Marcell Von Berlin’s Spring 2022 show in Los Angeles, and they also took part in a Diesel campaign alongside their famous mother.

Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis, 21

Toni Braxton’s son Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis posing for a photo.Diezel Braxton-Lewis Instagram

Toni gave birth to her second child, son Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis, on March 31, 2003.

By the time Diezel was a year old, Toni had begun to notice that his development was behind. Two years later, he wasdiagnosed with autism, and Toni experienced different emotions about it.

“A lot of times, parents are in denial because they want to think their child is perfect. But it’s just that these kids have to be taught differently,” she said. “I’ve been embracing that. I’ve come to terms with it. He’s a wonderful kid.”

After his diagnosis, Toni became involved with the organization Autism Speaks in 2010. She and a then-7-year-oldDiezel even participated in a PSAtogether for WEtv. Over the years, she hascredited the organizationfor its help.

Toni Braxton and her son Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis attend Michael B. Jordan’s MBJAM at Dave & Buster’s Hollywood on July 27, 2019 in Hollywood, California.Tiffany Rose/Getty

At 9 years old, Diezel made his acting debut in the Lifetime movie,Twist of Faith,which also starred his famous mom.

Initially, he was going to play her son in the film, but Toni ultimately decided against it, saying, “I thought him carrying the movie and trying to do the movie and tutoring would have been too much for him.”

When Diezel was 15, he started modeling. In 2021,he graduatedfrom his private Los Angeles high school. He celebrated the special moment with both of his parents and his older brother.

Toni congratulated her younger son with anInstagramphoto, sharing what’s next for him with a caption that read, “Mom is so proud of you. 💜 Howard University here he comes!”

source: people.com