| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Raquel Harper |
| Mother / Mom | Claudette Childress Clipper |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | Born in 1982. As of 2024, she is around 42 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Fiance | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Why did Raquel leave TMZ? | She recently shared a status update on Instagram informing her fans she is expecting her third child and suffering from pregnancy-related problems which are keeping her in and out of the hospital. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 3 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Black |
| Nationality | American |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Raquel Harper, the popular TMZ presenter, has a strong and powerful voice, and she uses it with conviction!
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Raquel Odile Harper was born on May 24, 1982, in Santa Barbara, California.
- She is a mother to three children. One of her sons is named Justice and one of her daughters is named Jayah.
- Raquel Harper has worked as a model, dancer, extra on stage and movies, dance instructor, and choreographer prior to becoming famous.
- Working at TMZ and TMZ Live for a long time, Harper is credited with reporting on some of the biggest stories in hip-hop.
Job, Work, Salary and Net Worth :
- Harper is known for Star and TMZ on TV, Raq Rants on BET, and is an online social media celebrity.
- Some of her “Rant” posts have received criticism such as her interview with Columbus Short and her comments about how “nice guys can’t be abusive or pedophiles.” The comments which were meant to be entertaining were panned as malicious toward ex-wives and children who are tired of the gaslighting, misogyny, and violence. “Contrary to society’s thinking, being charming and charismatic are common ways that abusers build trust with their victims,” said Tanee McCall, who filed charges against Colombmus Short for his abuse.
- Raquel is also the co-Host of TMZ gameshow, South of Wilshire, and is a TMZ Anchor and Producer. The BET Raq Rants show has been credited with breaking the biggest celebrity gossip stories in the entertainment industry.
- Harper currently resides in Winnetka, California. She frequently interviews hip-hop and R&B artists, as well as those influential in Black culture and media.
- In multiple media forums, Raquel pushes the envelope with her distinctive reporting style and is boisterous in her opinion. She can move a conversation through the interview in an authentic and interesting fashion, with a strong worldview that seeps in through the discussion.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Raquel Harper Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Raquel Harper Height : 5′7″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Raquel Harper Pregnant? : She delivered her baby in early 2020.
- Raquel Harper Weight Loss : She lost over 40 pounds during her third pregnancy. She was in and out of the hospital a number of times and the whole pregnancy felt like her death bed, Harper shared in an Instagram post.
Raquel wasn’t particularly my cup of tea at first because she was kinda loud. But I can’t help but admit she really grew on me. I love her up front, no holds barred, and hey even unique style of interviewing and relating to the guests. She is so sharp where others may miss a point, and just playful enough to put people at ease and above all else, she keeps it real!
I wish her good health, a happy healthy family, and much-continued success and prosperity. Great job and good luck, Raquel.