Heiress Harris
American child entertainer and social media personality
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Heiress Diana Harris (born March 26, 2016) is an American child entertainer, entrepreneur, and social media personality.[1]
March 26, 2016
- Child entertainer
- singer
- actress
- entrepreneur
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| Born | Heiress Diana Harris March 26, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Other name | Heiress Harris |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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Early life and family
Heiress Diana Harris was born on March 26, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] She is the youngest daughter of the actress-musician Tameka Cottle and actor-musician T.I.[3] Her middle name, beginning with "D" was chosen by her mother as a tribute to honour Cottle's late brother Darren.[4] Harris has two older siblings: her brother Clifford "King" Joseph Harris III, and Major Philant Harris. The Harris family also includes four older sibling's from prior relationships: Zonnique Jailee Pullins, Messiah, Domani, and Deyjah Harris.[5]
Career
Music
Harris began her music career at an early age and started vocal training when she was four years old. During her training sessions with vocal coach Annie Tracy, videos of Heiress singing gained public attention after she showed an ability to tell the difference between vibrato and straight-tone singing.[6] Home recordings and viral clips of Heiress performing covers among them the Jackson 5's "Who's Lovin' You" and Xscape's "Who Can I Run To" generated wide circulation on social media.[7][8]
In 2023, Harris served as the leading vocalist for the Essence Children’s Choir during the 2023 Essence Holiday Special.[9][10] Which aired on November 24 and featured performances from several artists, including Kim Burrell and Jacquees.[11] During show, Harris performed the holiday song "What Does Christmas Mean to You" alongside the choir.[12] That same year during the 20th-anniversary concert for T.I. second studio album Trap Muzik, Harris was brought onstage during a performance of "Live Your Life". The concert was held at Atlanta Symphony Hall. During the performance, Heiress performed the chorus originally sang by Rihanna.[13]
In 2024 she collaborated with child rapper VanVan on two singles, "Be You" and "Christmas Wake Up".[14][15] She has also appeared in her father's music video for the song "What It's Come To," alongside her siblings.[16] At the 2024 BET Awards ceremony, held on June 30 in Los Angeles, Harris performed her single "Be You" live on stage alongside VanVan.[17]
On May 19, 2026, Harris received a Third nomination for the BET Awards Young Stars Award for International young Artist.[18]
Acting
Heiress made her acting debut in the BET+ holiday film The Day Before Christmas (2024).[19][20] She also appeared in an episode of BET's The Ms. Pat Show.[21]
In 2025, she was cast in the NBC drama series Grosse Pointe Garden Society, portraying a character named Addie, the daughter of characters played by Jocko Sims and Aja Naomi King.[22]
Other ventures
Business ventures
Harris was linked to The Royal Collection by Heiress Harris, a range of nail polish products made especially for kids through a partnership with Piggy Paint in 2018. The products was endorsed by Tameka Cottle, and it was said to be nontoxic and suitable for kids.[23][24]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album |
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| 2023 | "What Does Christmas Mean to You" | Heiress Harris | Non-album single |
| 2024 | "Be You" | Van Van (with Heiress Harris) | |
| "Christmas Wake Up" | |||
| "Be You (Remix)" | (with Heiress Harris and That Girl Lay Lay) | ||
| 2025 | "Dear Santa" | Heiress Harris | |
| 2026 | "In the Wind" | Heiress Harris | |
| "That's My Bestie" | VanVan (feat. Heiress Harris) |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Network / Distributor | Notes |
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| 2024 | The Day Before Christmas | Ava | BET+ | Film debut |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2018–2021 | T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle | Herself | VH1 |
| 2025 | The Ms. Pat Show | Shirley | BET+ |
| 2025 | Grosse Pointe Garden Society | Addie | NBC / Peacock |
Live performances
Music festivals
| Event | Date | City | Country | Venue | Performed song(s) |
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| Trap Muzik
20th-anniversary concert |
2023 | Atlanta | United States | Atlanta Symphony Hall |
Award shows
| Event | Date | City | Country | Performed song(s) |
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| BET Awards 2024 | March 2, 2025 | Los Angeles | United States | "Be You" live on stage alongside VanVan |