Tucker was born in Anaheim, California to Stanley and Eleanor Tucker, and has two older brothers: Billy and Stanley III. Both of her brothers were backup singers and choreographers for Tucker's sold-out concert in 2002. She was raised Roman Catholic and is of African American and Belizean descent. She went to St. Justin Martyr elementary school Her mother first noticed her talent when she was on the family diving board singing a tune from The Little Mermaid. Tucker is also a songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and is learning to play the drums.