Tamia Hill
Also known as Tamia Marilyn Washington
Career
Active 1994 – present
Biography
About Tamia Hill
Brown-haired and brown-eyed Tamia Hill has an average build and was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is a Canadian musician and producer of primarily Black mixed-race ethnicity, and she has been active in the industry since 1994, when she was around 19 years old. Over her 32 years in music, she has become best known for her Grammy-winning best female R&B vocal performance, "You Put a Move on my Heart," her 1998 debut.
Tamia is married to Grant Hill, a famous NBA professional, and she is good friends with Montel Williams, who frequently hosted her on the Montel Williams Show. She has two daughters and prefers her privacy over the spotlight. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, she continues to work, often behind the scenes at her own record label. She is very religious and came from humble origins in a poor Canadian neighborhood.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1994-present (started around 19 years old; 32 years active)
- Birthplace
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 878k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Tamia Hill's career start?
She has been active since 1994, starting around age 19, and she is best known for her Grammy-winning debut song "You Put a Move on my Heart" from 1998.
Who is Tamia Hill married to?
She is married to Grant Hill, a famous NBA professional, and they have two daughters together.
Did you know
- Tamia's debut single "You Put a Move on my Heart" won a Grammy for best female R&B vocal performance.
- She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, yet has continued her music career.
- She prefers to work behind the scenes at her own record label.
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