Madonna’s son David Banda, 18, ‘scrabbles’ for food, sells guitar lessons in NYC despite his mother’s $850 million fortune – after moving out of her house: ‘It’s fun being young’

Madonna’s son, David Banda, said he lives a simple life in New York City, selling guitar lessons and “scraping” for food because he doesn’t have “enough money.”

The 18-year-old musician, who is in a relationship with rising model Maria Atuesta, 21, has moved out of his mother’s home and is now living in The Bronx.

On the topic of the pros and cons of living alone, Banda indicated, per The sun“I love it. I’m not alone, I have my girlfriend. But I love it.”

He added: ‘It’s a wonderful thing to experience that it’s nine o’clock at night, I’m hungry and I realise I don’t have enough money to buy food and go out and get things. It’s nice to be young.’

To earn extra money, David primarily teaches guitar lessons online. Potential students can book lessons through his Instagram page, which currently has almost 52,000 followers.

Madonna’s son, David Banda, 18, revealed he lives a modest life in New York City, from selling guitar lessons to ‘scavenging’ for food because he ‘doesn’t have enough money’

On the pros and cons of living alone, Banda said, according to The Sun, “I love it. I’m not alone, I have my girlfriend. But I love it.”

The guitarist joined the Material Girl hitmaker, who is worth an estimated $600 million, on her Celebration Tour, which concluded in May with a free concert in Rio de Janeiro.

He often appeared on stage with his mother, playing guitar for a live audience while Madonna sang the lyrics to hit songs.

In 2022, the singer previously spoke out about David during a performance in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

“You know, he’s making music now too,” she told Fallon, adding sweetly, “He’s going to be one of your guests eventually.”

After listing some of his talents, including humor and athleticism, Madonna discussed her son’s fashion sense.

“He puts on every outfit and looks swag, you know. It’s really annoying. He wears my clothes and looks better.”

While I’m talking to British Vogue In 2019 she also said about Banda: ‘[He’s] the one I have the most in common with. I feel like he understands me; he has more of my DNA than any of my children so far.’

Last year, the singer faced a “near-death” health scare caused by a bacterial infection. In April, she reflected on Instagram on David and her five other children who “saved” her during the health crisis.

He added: ‘It’s a wonderful thing to experience that it’s nine o’clock at night, I’m hungry and I realise I don’t have enough money to buy food and go out and get something. It’s nice to be young’

To bring in extra money, David primarily teaches guitar lessons online and potential students can book lessons through his Instagram page, which currently has almost 52,000 followers.

The guitarist joined the Material Girl hitmaker – who is worth around $600 million – on her Celebration Tour, which ended in May with a free concert in Rio de Janeiro; due in London in October 2023

“On the day before our 80th show on the Celebration Tour, I would like to thank my incredibly talented children who have helped me through this journey and each brought their own unique talent to the stage,” she wrote.

“Rehearsals began over a year ago with a break of almost 2 months to recover from a near death experience. They never stopped practicing… they never stopped encouraging and supporting me.”

The star added: ‘Their enthusiasm kept me going!!!’ she wrote of her children. ‘They also went to school and rehearsed every night. !! . I am so incredibly proud of them all.’

“I think what my kids have learned this year, through rehearsals and performing, is that if you want to pursue your dreams, you have to work hard for it.”

Madonna – who is back writing her biopic – concluded: ‘And if they all choose something different later in life, they will never forget this year of blood, sweat and tears. Neither will I. It’s a PARTY!’

Along with Banda, Madonna is the mother of Lourdes Leon, 27, whom she welcomed with Carlos Leon, as well as son Rocco, 23, whom she shares with Guy Ritchie.

She also adopted David, Mercy, 18, and twins Stella and Estere, 11.

According to The Sun, Banda also confirmed during an Instagram Live that his mother has a new romance, but he did not name the mystery man she is dating.

He joined his mother on stage to play guitar for a live audience while Madonna sang the lyrics of hit singles

“You know he’s making music now too,” she told Fallon, adding sweetly, “He’s going to be one of your guests eventually.”

According to The Sun, Banda also confirmed that his mother has a new romance in her life during an Instagram Live – but did not name the mystery man she is dating.

“Honestly, she’s not single. She’s dating a man… That’s her life. She does what she wants to do,” David said.

It happened shortly after Madonna posed with a handsome, mystery man on July 4.

Earlier this year, in May, it was announced that Madonna had split from boxer Josh Popper after a year of dating.

“Madonna hasn’t seen Josh in months because her schedule has been so busy. Things just spiraled out of control,” a source said The sun at the time.

“There’s really no bad blood – they’re still crazy about each other. Right now their relationship doesn’t feel viable and they’ve cooled off, but they remain friends.”

Also in May, David’s romance with model Maria Atuesta was revealed. The two reportedly began dating earlier this year.

Another source said The sun‘David and Maria are completely in love with each other. She’s his first girlfriend and it’s really cute.’

It comes shortly after Madonna posed for a photo with a handsome mystery man on July 4

Also in May, David’s romance with model Maria Atuesta was revealed – the pair are said to have started their relationship earlier this year

‘He had traveled all over the world with his mother, but was determined to improve their relationship, so they kept in touch all the time.’

The insider added: “Now that the tour is over and they’ve seen each other again, it’s like they were never apart.”

David shared photos of his girlfriend on his Instagram account, including a snapshot of her smiling happily at the camera.

In the text at the top of the image, the musician typed: “It was a nice Monday.”