Meet Jordin Sparks' son, DJ, who's already showing off his surprising vocals

Meet Jordin Sparks' son, DJ, who's already showing off his surprising vocals

Jordin Sparks' son, DJ, has achieved popularity for inheriting his mother's exceptional vocal ability. At only seven years old, his singing abilities have amazed Jordin and her husband, Dana Isaiah, who have considered providing him with voice training. Jordin noted that DJ can hit notes effortlessly and that they frequently sing together.

Jordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr.
Jordin Sparks (L) and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (R) attend the world premiere of Disney's Lilo & Stitch at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, on 17 May 2025. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth
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Key takeaways

  • Jordin Sparks' son, Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (DJ) was born on 2 May 2018.
  • DJ often joins his mother in singing, and they have a favourite song from the musical Wicked that they perform together.
  • His parents, Jordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah, are considering enrolling him in voice lessons to help him improve his skills.

Jordin Sparks' son's profile summary

Full name

Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr.

Gender

Male

Date of birth

2 May 2018

Age

7 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Taurus

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Blue

Father

Dana Isaiah

Mother

Jordin Sparks

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Get to know Jordin Sparks' son, DJ

DJ, born Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr., is an American celebrity child. He is the son of Jordin Sparks, an American singer and actress, and her husband, Dana Isaiah, a former basketball player, gym trainer, and fitness model.

DJ is of mixed ethnicity. His father, Dana Isaiah, is African-American, and his mother, Jordin Sparks, is of mixed ancestry, including African-American, English, German, Scottish, and Norwegian descent.

Facts about Jordin Sparks' son, DJ
Top-5 facts about Jordin Sparks' son, DJ. Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images (modified by author)
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How old is Jordin Sparks' son?

Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. is 7 years old as of 2025. He was born on 2 May 2018 in Los Angeles, California. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

DJ's interest in singing and musical abilities

Jordin Sparks' son, DJ, has shown a strong interest and talent in music. He frequently sings with his mother. Sparks told the People that when they sing together, she is surprised by his vocal abilities and finds it "kind of cosmic."

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It's kind of cosmic when I'm sitting next to him, and I'll start singing. Then he joins in. I'm just like, I can't believe that this happened. You're able to do this like I'm able to do it.

Jordin Sparks continued to explain to the People that she and her husband, Dana Isaiah, are thinking about how they might help DJ continue to develop his musical abilities:

Jordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr.
Jordin Sparks (L) and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (R) attend the World Premiere of Sony Pictures Animation's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse". Photo: Axelle
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So now my husband is like, You need to start giving him voice lessons, babe. I was like, Oh, yeah. I guess I could do that. So yeah, we sing all the time.

DJ and his mother often sing together, and their favourite song is a high note from the musical Wicked. While the American actress wishes to share their duets with fans, she will not compel him to seek a music career.

She said DJ is exploring everything he enjoys, but if he decides to become a singer, she will completely support him. According to her:

I would love to do that, but I am also not one of those people who want to force him to do it because I do it. If he comes up to me one day and says, ‘Mom, I want to be a singer like you, then we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

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Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. and Jordin Sparks at the world premiere of "Candy Cane Lane"
Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (L) and Jordin Sparks (R) at the world premiere of "Candy Cane Lane" held at the Regency Village Theatre on 28 November 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Gilbert Flores
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She continued;

Right now, he's kind of exploring everything that he likes, but I'm not going to force him to do what I'm doing because it's a lot to do this, but if he wanted to do, I would be right there for him.

DJ's movie premieres: How many has he attended?

Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. has been to at least two movie premieres with his mother, Jordin Sparks. In May 2023, he attended the world premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Jordin took her son DJ to the 2025 Lilo & Stitch film premiere. She uploaded a photograph on Instagram and captioned:

BEST DAY EVER! The @liloandstitch premiere was so much fun, and Stitch zoomed right by us!! I loved getting to experience this with my lil man.
Jordin Sparks and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr.
Jordin Sparks (L) and Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. (R) attend the world premiere of Disney's Lilo & Stitch at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. Photo: @jordinsparks (modified by author)
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FAQs

  1. Who are Jordin Sparks' kids? The American singer has one child, a son named Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr., also known as DJ.
  2. What is DJ's favourite song? Jordin Sparks has revealed that she and her son, DJ, like singing together, and their favourite song is a high note from the musical Wicked.
  3. Who is Jordin Sparks' son's dad? Jordin Sparks' son's father is her husband, Dana Isaiah.
  4. Is Jordin Sparks still married? Jordin is still married to Dana Isaiah. They married in 2017 and have one son together.
  5. Is Jason Derulo still with Jordin Sparks? They are no longer together. The two dated for three years, beginning in 2011, and ended their relationship in 2014.
  6. Why did Jason Derulo leave Jordin Sparks? According to Her, Jason Derulo disclosed that he and Jordin Sparks separated due to rising pressure and tension in their relationship.
  7. What tragedy happened to Jordin Sparks? In early 2018, she suffered several devastating losses in a single week. She lost four dear ones in quick succession.

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DJ, Jordin Sparks' son, has gained popularity due to his inherited musical ability. Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr., who is only seven years old, has already displayed an impressive ability to strike notes and a strong desire to sing, frequently accompanying his mother in duets.

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