David Banda, the son of music icon Madonna, recently turned 18 and has grown up in the public eye since being adopted by the pop star when he was just two years old. Over the years, he has shown a remarkable transformation and cultivated a unique style of his own, which he often displays during appearances with his mother on her global concert tours. With a strong sense of individuality, David is not afraid to take risks when it comes to fashion.
His passion for music mirrors that of his mother; he plays the guitar and shares glimpses of his talent on his social media profiles. His recent Instagram Live session sparked numerous reactions and speculations as he discussed becoming independent. He mentioned that this new phase in life has its challenges. According to Page Six, David is looking for an apartment with his girlfriend, Maria Atuesta, a young Colombian model he reportedly met in early 2024. The couple currently resides in the Bronx, New York.
David has started offering guitar lessons, charging about $200 per session. He also does modeling work to earn extra money, though he admitted that sometimes it doesn’t quite cover his expenses. "It’s a great experience to realize that at 9 PM, I’m hungry, and I don’t have enough money to buy food, so I dig through the trash," he shared candidly. His remarks have drawn mixed responses; some are alarmed, while others suspect he might be joking.
In response to those expressing concern, David reassured his followers: "To those who are worried, my mom supports me a lot. She has always been very supportive. I’m very happy with my life. I don’t live on the streets, and I’m not starving! Please stop worrying; everything is fine." His comments followed a series of headlines that questioned the nature of his relationship with Madonna.
Madonna is a devoted mother of six children—two biological and four adopted from Malawi, David included. Her biological children are Lourdes Leon, 28, and Rocco Ritchie, 24. David’s siblings Mercy James, also 18, and twin sisters Stella and Estere, 14, demonstrate artistic talents as well, with Stella playing the piano and Estere dancing.
David made his stage debut alongside his mother during her recent Celebration Tour, where he performed some of her iconic hits on the guitar. Madonna has mentioned that he is the child she feels the closest to. "He can wear anything and looks stylish, which is very irritating. He can wear my clothes better than I can. He understands me more than any of my other children," she said.
You can view some memorable moments of David and Madonna together throughout their journey below:
For more details on David and Madonna’s lives, check out the full articles here and here.
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