Former Ellen child piano prodigy Elias Phoenix, 20, alleges abuse by mother and twin

Elias Phoenix, who gained public attention at age 7 as a piano prodigy on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has come forward with serious allegations about his upbringing. Now 20 years old, Phoenix claims he suffered emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his mother and twin brother Zion. He has also opened up about experiencing suicidal thoughts linked to his difficult childhood. Phoenix has chosen to speak publicly about these experiences and their lasting effects on his life.