Deleon Richards Explained

Deleon Richards (born September 18, 1976) is an American gospel singer.^[1] In the 28th Annual Grammy Awards, she was nominated for Best Soul Gospel Performance - Female.^[2]

Richards reportedly had a long relationship with singer R. Kelly in the 1990s. She subsequently married baseball player Gary Sheffield.^[3]

Discography

• DeLeon (Myrrh, 1984)
• Don't Follow the Crowd (Rejoice, 1987)
• We Need to Hear from You (Word, 1989)
• New Direction (Word, 1992)
• My Life (Intersound, 1996)
• Straight from the Heart (Tommy Boy Gospel, 2001)
• Here in Me (DeMari/Arrow, 2008)

Notes and References

1. Web site: WBSS Media-Deleon Richards. 2021-05-31. wbssmedia.com.
2. Web site: DeLeon Richards Artist GRAMMY.COM. January 29, 2022. Grammy Awards.
3. News: Oberfield . Gabriel S. . 'Activist' pleads not guilty in extortion case . 8 April 2023 . . Medill News Service . 18 February 2005 .