India Royale

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India Royale
Born
India Cox

(1995-03-09) March 9, 1995 (age 29)
Alma mater Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy
Occupations
  • Makeup artist
  • fashion blogger
  • entrepreneur
  • influencer
Years active2017–present
Spouse Lil Durk (2024–present)
Children2
Website indiaroyalebeauty.com

India Cox - Banks (born March 9, 1995), better known by her stage name India Royale, is an American fashion blogger and entrepreneur. [1]

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Early life

India Royale was born on March 9, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up with two older sisters and one older brother. She attended Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy for high school. [2] [3]

Career

India Royale rose to fame in 2017 due to her association and relationship with rapper Lil Durk. [4] She gained more recognition on YouTube by uploading makeup videos and hair tutorials, but over the years, her content evolved to include more vlogs, challenges, and promotional content. [5] [6] Royale has launched her own cosmetics line, India Royale Beauty, where she serves as the chief innovation officer, overseeing the brand's product development. [7] Since then, India has been consistently promoted by Lil Durk and has received a coveted co-sign from Canadian rapper Drake. [8]

Personal life

India Royale has two children: a daughter named Skylar from a previous relationship, and a daughter named Willow with her husband, Lil Durk, to whom she has been married since 2024. [9] [10]

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