He was the second of four children of Matilde Andrades (July 28, 1934 – November 17, 2008) and Gérard Basquiat (1930 – July 7, 2013).
Ai ishte i dyti nga katër fëmijët e Matilde Andrades (28 korrik 1934 - 17 nëntor, 2008) dhe Gérard Basquiat (1930 - 7 korrik 2013).