Fantasia Barrino was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, to Joseph and Diane Barrino. Fantasia, who is of African-American and Cuban descent, is the first cousin of K-Ci & JoJo of the group Jodeci. She is also the cousin to R&B singer Dave Hollister and neo soul singer Calvin Richardson.The Barrino family traveled and performed in the Carolinas and elsewhere in the American South and recorded the CD Miracles for a local label. Fantasia's singing style was shaped by the example of gospel singers like Shirley Caesar and The Clark Sisters. Rhythm & Blues singers such as Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan also left a strong impact on young Fantasia. She attended Andrews High School in High Point, North Carolina. After she was raped by a classmate, she was left feeling harassed and embarrassed and dropped out of high school. She later became pregnant at age sixteen and on August 8, 2001, she gave birth to her daughter, Zion Quari Barrino. She broke up with Zion's father (Rodney) because he was physically abusive towards her. Fantasia then briefly moved to neighboring Greensboro, North Carolina before trying out for the American Idol Auditions in Atlanta.
On December 9, 2008, The Charlotte Observer reported that Barrino's home in Charlotte's Glynmoor Lakes at Piper Glen community was in foreclosure and will soon be up for auction. Her 4,500-square-foot home, also in Piper Glen, is unaffected.On January 8, 2010 an agreement was reached to not auction Barrino's home.
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