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The critically acclaimed songstress and American Idol alum has endured a few challenges in her life, but she refuses to back down.

Born Fantasia Barrino, she gave birth to her first child, Zion Quari Barrino at the age of 17.

Despite struggling to make ends meet, Fantasia persevered and used her lessons and talent to reach audiences near and far.