Akira Dene' Youngblood was born on March 8, 2001, to the parentage of Tremeka Youngblood Washington and Quintrell Scott, Sr. She was baptized as an infant at St. James United Methodist Church by Rev. Gaynell Nichols, and again at age 5 at Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church by Pastor Sidney Tobias. Church is where she developed her love for music as a member of the youth choir.

She attended Romeville Elementary School and graduated from Lutcher High School during her Junior year, while earning college credits through the Science & Math Academy for gifted students. Akira attended Xavier University on an academic scholarship and later enlisted in the United States Army National Guard, in which she was an active member until her Earthly departure.

Following her passion for hair and make-up, Akira developed and continuously nurtured her skills in preparation to start her own business in the beauty industry as a Hairstylist and Make-up Artist. She loved all things family, fashion, and glamour; and rarely did anything at all without music!

Akira leaves to cherish precious memories: her parents, Tremeka Youngblood Washington of Baton Rouge, LA and Quintrell Scott, Sr. of Convent, LA; Kendrick Washington of Baton Rouge, LA and Keeidra Johnson of Convent, LA. Seven siblings: Quintrell Scott, Jr. of Gonzales, LA; Donald Scott, Jr., Kai Youngblood, Kenci, Kelsi, and Kendric Washington of Baton Rouge, LA; and Taylar Wilson of Marrero, LA. Grandparents: Willie Taylor of Sorrento, LA; Norman and LouAnn Irvin Scott of Gonzales, LA; and Rose D. Washington of Baton Rouge, LA. Five aunts: Fallon Taylor and Erica Youngblood of Baton Rouge, LA; Kaneeka Taylor of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; LaKeisha Scott Payton (Patrick) of Gonzales, LA; and Carla Washington of Los Angeles, CA. Three uncles; Ron and Sean Youngblood of Convent, LA; and Durrell Scott (KeiShea) of Vacherie, LA. Godparents: Ron Youngblood, Latanya Sterling, Donovan Elder, Sr., and Latasha Brown. Five nieces and nephews: Sincere Elijah Scott, JaLacia Nevaeh Lomas, Konnor Davis, Aniyah Broussard, and Krue M. Tate. Two godchildren: JaKyree Elder and Champion Wade. Five children who were very dear to Akira's heart, whom she affectionately referred to as "Teeda's Babies": Caleah Nguyen, Carson Dunn, Taliah White, Kalani Johnson, and Kaisley Banks. Closest cousin and best friend, TiRiana Clark; Closest friends; Zaria Stewart, Tajuan White, Kaivonh Lee, Rafael Jackson, and Chelsea Ferguson; as well as a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Akira was preceded in death by her grandmother, Juanita Benn Youngblood; her brother, Sidney Lomas; her uncle, Vernon Youngblood; great-grandparents: Andrew and Corinne Gaudin Benn, Freddie and Elouise Scott, and Randolph and Doretha Irvin. Great-aunts and uncles: Lynn Benn Landry, Lyle Christopher Benn, Kenneth G. Benn, Wayne Benn, Edward and Diane Robinson, Bernell and Cynthia Irvin, Felton and Wornet Irvin, Lloyd Irvin, Leonard C. Irvin, and Luberta Hawkins.