Who is Kareem Abdul Jabbar's wife? All there is to know about his ex-wife, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar

Who is Kareem Abdul Jabbar's wife? All there is to know about his ex-wife, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar

Claudia Kogi
updated at May 9, 2023 at 7:19 AM

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar, whose real name is Janice Brown, is a renowned personality in the United States of America. She rose to fame following her marriage to the former prominent basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Habiba Abdul-Jabbar
Milwaukee Bucks legend is followed by his bride, Habiba, on 3 June 1971 in Washington DC. Photo: Bettmann
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Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar? He is an American former professional basketball star who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association, NBA, for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Even at his retirement, he is still regarded among the most-decorated NBA players the sport has ever seen.

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's profile and bio summary

Full name

Janice Brown

Famous as

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar

Place of birth

New York City, United States of America

Age

Mid-seventies

Famous for

Being the ex-wife of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Height

5 feet 5 inches or 165 centimetres

Marital/Relationship status

Divorced as of May 2023

Children

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr, Sultana Abdul-Jabbar

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's bio

The famous personality has been utterly discrete regarding her childhood and relatable information. However, she has revealed that she was born in New York City, the United States of America, to a Christian-based family.

When is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's birthday?

Unfortunately, Kareem Abdul's ex-wife has not disclosed any details suggesting her date of birth or how old she actually is. However, most sources assume her age to be mid-seventies.

How tall is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar?

When is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's birthday?
Kareem attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Sweetwater" at Steven J Ross Theatre on the Warner Bros. Lot on 11 April 2023 in Burbank, California. Photo: Leon Bennett
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The famous personality stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches or 165 centimetres. She has curly dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Where is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar now?

Although she prefers to maintain a low profile, according to various sources, she resides with her family in View Park, Los Angeles, California.

Habiba Abdul-Jabbar's net worth

Unfortunately, there are no details regarding how much the famous personality makes or earns, as she has yet to disclose what she does, or any endorsement deals she is involved with. Her husband, however, has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

How many children does Habiba have?

The dynamic ex-duo met at a Lakers match when Kareem was in his senior year at UCLA. After dating for a while, they tied the knot in 1971 in a Muslim wedding ceremony in Washington, DC.

They were blessed with three kids, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar, who was born in 1973; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr, in 1976; and Sultana Abdul-Jabbar in 1979.

Is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar still alive?
Kareem Jr attends the Power 106's All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game Benefiting Homeboy Industries at USC Galen Center on 21 September 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Leon Bennett
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Is Habiba Abdul-Jabbar still alive?

The famous American-based national is alive and currently resides in View Park, Los Angeles, California with her family.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's ex-wife, Habiba Abdul-Jabbar, notably rose to fame when she married the famous NBA legend, Kareem. However, since the divorce, she has preferred to lead a quiet life away from the spotlight, as there is relatively little to report about her life.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.