<human>:  Is Lionel Richie related to Sheila E?
<bot>: No, Lionel Richie is not related to Sheila E. Lionel Richie is an American singer and raised Nicole Richie. Nicole Richie was born to Sheila E's brother, Peter Michael Escovedo. Lionel Richie adopted Nicole Richie from Peter Michael Escovedo. Adoptive parents are not considered related to birth parents.