Why Is Madonna’s Adopted Teen Son ‘Scavenging’ for Food after Moving Out of Mom’s Home?

In the center of The Bronx, David Banda, the famous daughter of Madonna, is embracing independence after emerging from her shadow. The teenage musician has managed to make ends meet, despite difficulties.

Adopted by Madonna, David Banda is 18 years old and starting his own business. In his New York apartment in The Bronx, independence presents both opportunities and difficulties for him.

Adopted from Malawi as a baby, David has been working hard to support himself by teaching guitar online. The young pianist is content with his new-found independence, especially now that he and model Maria Atuesta share a room.

Even though David is young and in love, he acknowledges that the adjustment hasn’t been easy. “It’s lovely to experience it being nine o’clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don’t have enough money to get food and scavenging,” he said, frankly sharing his experiences of living alone. Being youthful is enjoyable.”

Regarding his famous mother’s romantic life, David verified that Madonna is not available anymore, as she has become close to football player Akeen Morris. He made it clear that his mother is allowed to lead an independent life.

David’s decision to become self-sufficient serves as a testament to Madonna’s parenting style—she wants her kids to become independent adults rather than just rely on her wealth. However, the ties within the family are still strong.

David and his brother supported Madonna after she was admitted to the hospital in June 2023 due to a severe bacterial infection. Evidence of their close-knit family ties was seen when David and his brother Rocco Ritchie were seen coming at her Upper East Side apartment in New York City.

Donning a striped shirt, blue pants, and brown boots, David exuded calm. Rocco, on the other hand, was wearing blue slacks and a striped polo shirt while toting a black purse.

Reports of Madonna’s health scare—in which she was discovered unconscious and taken to the hospital—followed their arrival. Guy Oseary, her longtime manager, later provided fans with an update on Instagram, stating that the pop artist had to stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a dangerous bacterial illness.

Madonna celebrated her children’s accomplishments without missing a beat, even in spite of her health problems. She threw David a huge birthday party in September, just three months after her health crisis, and posted pictures of the extravagant celebration to Instagram.

The legendary pop singer wrote a heartfelt, proud, and loving ode to David. “Happy 18th Birthday, David Banda!” she said, noticing how time had passed so rapidly. “It’s hard to believe that we’ve been together at the Home of Hope Orphanage in Mchinji for almost eighteen years!”

After considering the significance of his name, Madonna wrote, “Your name means ‘Speak the truth!'” before hailing David as a “remarkable human being.” “You light up like the brightest star!” was the lovely statement with which she ended her poignant letter.

Being a public figure and raising kids has put Madonna and her family under constant scrutiny. Lourdes Leon, the daughter of Madonna, caused quite a stir on social media last month when she wore an audacious cutaway fishnet dress.

On July 1, 2024, Lourdes made people smile and sent tongues wagging during the Marc Jacobs event in New York City. Her audacious choice of clothing—a provocative fishnet dress with cutouts—left little room for interpretation and drew universal attention.

Lourdes-Leon completed her ensemble with black and silver strappy heels, a matching top-handle purse, large silver hoop earrings, layered silver necklaces, and a simple black watch.

The 27-year-old fashionista combined glitz and daring with her hair worn in carefree beachy waves, accentuated with glossy lips and black eye makeup. The provocative attire swiftly gained popularity on social media, drawing both praise and criticism from users.

“It seems like the young ladies these days are trying so hard to’shock’ people and out-naked one another,” one critic bemoaned. It is depressing! gaudy and not very elegant [sic]!” It’s a little excessive, remarked a different user. Haha.”

Some others questioned the group’s viability. It appears that she is unable to walk correctly in that. A skeptic said, “Does she have guys who carry her around?” Amidst the outcry, a fan exclaimed, “I think she looks 🔥🔥.”

Another, though, said, “Lovely clothing; looks like she’s wearing a bikini—chillax! Stop bashing [sic], she looks amazing in it.” One final admirer remarked, “Very Madonna, I like it,” making a clear allusion to her mother’s audacious sense of style.

In a 2021 interview, Lourdes candidly admitted that she does “steal” her renowned mother’s outfits as she thought back on her relationship with her and her fashion path. “Yes, but her closets are now locked. Those things are locked up while she’s not home because I take anything I think I’m entitled to,” she remarked.

Madonna’s words of wisdom for the fashion business were also echoed by Lourdes, who emphasized the need of “thinking about what you want to be known for.” She thought about how being a model might lead to insecurity due to an over focus on appearance.

It goes without saying that your appearance will change over time. My mother is always pressuring me to consider my reputation beyond my appearance. I don’t want it to be how people think of me. It’s not genuine, Lourdes clarified.

Furthermore, Lourdes’ father, Carlos Leon, acknowledged her sophisticated sense of style and her healthy lifestyle. As he said in a 2016 interview, “[Lourdes is] very much into the healthy lifestyle.”

Carlos claims that he gives Lourdes some dietary guidance, promoting the use of raw veggies like broccoli, peas, and cauliflower in addition to salads on a regular basis.

Although Lourdes loved junk food, the pleased father added that daughter kept herself active. “She studies dance. She’s in great health,” he remarked.

Beyond health, Carlos mentioned that he and his daughter Lourdes frequently share fashion advice, with Lourdes giving him style advice. “She’ll let me know if my jeans are too tight,” Carlos said.

Not just Lourdes Leon’s daring and stylish attire this year drew notice from online users. She also ignited Instagram last year when she posted images of herself in a fashion campaign wearing purses that only covered her most vulnerable body areas.

In one photo, she had shackles over her eyes. The next slide showed the young model looking at pictures from her photo shoot as her hands were resting on a computer table, nude.

In yet another gorgeous image, Lourdes wore ready-to-wear purses with the brand’s iconic chain link wrapped in thigh-high boots.

Lourdes enjoys engaging in a variety of creative activities and thrives in the creative environment, which makes her career in the entertainment sector rewarding and enjoyable. She thinks modeling is a wise and fun decision.

She enjoys using her singing and dancing abilities in addition to her modeling profession. She’s gotten a lot of job offers, but she doesn’t seem very interested in acting. She released her single, “Cuntradiction,” to showcase her musical abilities.

Madonna’s daughter disclosed that although though she grew up in an affluent environment, her mother never gave her handouts because she wanted to give her a sense of independence. Madonna clearly places a higher priority on teaching her kids to stand on their own two feet than she does on all the fame, wealth, and prestige they may have.

David is now a self-sufficient and accomplished musician, Lourdes has made her own way in life, and Madonna’s other children are likewise following their own interests. The well-known singer is clearly teaching her children to shape their own futures rather than giving them silver spoons.