Madonna’s son ‘scavenging’ for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite his mom’s $850M fortune

Madonna’s son, David Banda, has chosen a humble life in New York City, even though his mother is worth around $850 million.

The 18-year-old musician, who has moved out of his mother’s home, is currently living in The Bronx.

David Banda’s humble lifestyle in NYC
David recently revealed his day-to-day struggles, such as “scavenging” for food when money is tight.

He enjoys living independently, saying, “It’s fun to be young.” Though not alone, as he shares the space with his girlfriend Maria Atuesta, David still faces challenges.

He told the Sun: ‘I love it. I’m not on my own, I’ve got my girlfriend. But I love it.’

David is not only “scavenging” for food when money is tight, but he is also earning money by giving guitar lessons.

To support himself, David offers guitar lessons online. His main Instagram page, which has nearly 52,000 followers, is where people can book sessions with him.

David’s Relationship with Madonna

David has been part of his mother’s Celebration Tour, where he performed with Madonna on stage.

The young guitarist joined his mother during the final concert in Rio de Janeiro in May. Madonna has often praised David’s talents and mentioned him during her appearances, like on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

In interviews, Madonna has described David as someone she relates to the most. She believes he shares more of her DNA than any of her other children.

‘On the day before our 80th show of the Celebration Tour I need to acknowledge my incredibly talented children who carried me through this Journey each of them bringing their own unique talent to the stage,’ she penned.

Despite his independent life, David has been a supportive presence for his mother, especially during her health scare.

Madonna has expressed how proud she is of her children, especially how they supported her during her near-death experience caused by a bacterial infection.

Is Madonna Too Harsh on David’s Finances?
David’s choice to live a modest life may seem unusual given Madonna’s immense wealth, but it could be an opportunity for him to learn responsibility.

NYC is an expensive city, and David’s approach to financial independence is something he seems to value.

Along with David, Madonna has other children, including Lourdes Leon and Rocco.

She also adopted Mercy, Estere, and Stella. In her reflection on her 2023 tour, Madonna praised her children for their hard work and resilience.

Despite the challenges David faces in New York City, his mother remains supportive.

She added: ‘I think what my children learned the most this year of rehearsing and performing is that if you who to follow your dreams, you have to work hard for them.’

‘Rehearsals began over a year ago with almost a 2 month break waiting for me recover from a near death experience. They never stopped practicing… they never stopped cheering me on and supporting me.’

Madonna recently revealed that she is in a new relationship, though she hasn’t disclosed details about her partner.

This glimpse into David Banda’s life offers a glimpse of how he balances independence with a famous family legacy.