Madonna’s son David Banda, fends for himself in NYC, takes up guitar lessons

David Banda, Madonna’s 18-year-old son, has opened up about his modest lifestyle in New York City since moving out of his mother’s home. 

Living in The Bronx with his girlfriend, model Maria Atuesta, Banda shared with The Sun his experience of enjoying the freedom of independence. 

He discussed moments of financial constraint, mentioning instances where he’s had to ‘scavenge’ for food due to limited funds, but expressed a positive outlook on the youthful experience. 

David supplements his income by offering guitar lessons online, leveraging his social media presence with nearly 52,000 followers on Instagram for booking lessons.

Renowned for his guitar skills, recently concluded Madonna’s Celebration Tour, culminating in a memorable free concert in Rio de Janeiro. 

Despite his mother’s substantial wealth, estimated at around $600 million, Banda actively participated by playing guitar on stage alongside her as she performed hit songs. 

Madonna has publicly praised his talents in previous years, notably highlighting his musical abilities during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in 2022.”