What You Didn’t Know About Kelly Rowland’s Brother |

Orlando Rowland is the older brother of Destiney’s Child member Kelly Rowland.

The artist has always been vocal about the struggles of a dark-skinned person in the industry, as she found herself insecure about her looks. The constant bombardment of negative words made her get breast implants.

After years of coming to terms with her skin, she has grown to understand how unforgiving the world is and tries to save others from going through the same fate.

Indeed, she got infuriated when Sesame Place theme park ignored little girls because they were not light-skinned and demanded an explanation about the mishaps. Thanks to her and other influencers taking charge, the girls got an apology as the theme park promised to keep caution for future catastrophes.

Here are some facts about her brother, who shares similar sentiments.

1. Orlando Rowland Is The Brother Of Kelly Rowland- Photos Revealed

Orlando Rowland is the brother of Kelendria Trene Rowland A.K.A American singer and actress Kelly Rowland.

She came under the spotlight after she joined Beyoncé, Tamar Davis, and LaTavia Roberson in a new-age band called Girl’s Tyme. They found immediate success after competing in the show Star Search but lost to a talented competitor.

Seeing no way out, Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, added a new member to the lineup and got them signed with Elektra Records.

Unfortunately, the list of troubles did not end as they got dropped from the group. After struggling and getting rebranded, they finally adopted the name Destiny’s Child.

2. Orlando Rowland’s Father Was An Alcoholic!

Orlando Rowland and his sister, Kelendria Trene Rowland, faced a storm when their father, Christopher Lovett, abused their mother, Doris Rowland-Garrison.

Indeed, he had gotten addicted to alcohol after getting diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition he had because of the Vietnam War.

Fearing for their lives, they decided to join their mother and relocate to Houston. In their new city, they met with fellow Destiny’s Child member Beyoncé and made lifelong bonds.

Although they had bitter ties with their father for most of their life, they reconciled after they accepted his apology and welcomed him back with open arms.