DemeKane was born Hope Demetria Jackson and is a Tampa Florida native. She is the daughter of Tammy and Charles Jackson and the granddaughter of the late great Evangelist/gospel soloist Maude Jackson, Carlton"King"Coleman a world renowned entertainer/radio personality in both Tampa and Miami Florida. Willie Lee Jackson the lead singer of The Traveling Stars . God has blessed her life abundantly to be rooted and influenced of such talented loved ones. Her upbringing was filled with the love of God. At a young age it was instilled in her the goodness of His works. At the age of two she learned and understood the power of prayer. At the age of four she began to introduce her grandmother before various congregations throughout the state of Florida. She is an graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School class of 1993. She is the mother of six children.