Yetunde Price was born on September 8, 1972, in Saginaw, Michigan. She was the oldest half-sister of tennis legends Venus Williams and Serena Williams. Yetunde was the daughter of Oracene Price and Yusef Rasheed, and she also had two other sisters, Lyndrea Price and Isha Price.
Yetunde was a devoted mother and had three children of her own. She was known for her strong work ethic and dedication to her family. Yetunde worked as a personal assistant to her sisters, helping them with their tennis careers, and also had a career as a nurse. In addition to her other responsibilities, she owned a hair salon at the time of her tragic death.
Yetunde Price's life was cut short when she was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Compton. Her untimely death sent shockwaves through the tennis community and beyond. Compton rapper The Game paid tribute to her in his song "Dreams," highlighting the impact she had on those around her.
Despite the tragedy of her passing, Yetunde Price's memory lives on in the hearts of her loved ones and those who knew her. She was a beloved sister, mother, and friend, and her legacy is one of strength, resilience, and love. The impact of her loss is still felt to this day, as the world mourns the loss of a bright light extinguished too soon.