Kandi Burruss is an actress, singer, producer, television personality, and businesswoman best known as a member of the boy band ‘Xscape.’
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Kandi Burruss was born on May 17, 1976, in Georgia, the USA to Titus Burruss Jr. and Joyce Jones. Patrick Riley, another older brother of hers, perished in a car accident when she was 22. Georgia is where she was born and raised. She attended Tri-Cities High School to complete her education.
Kandi Burruss’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Kandi Burruss, who was born on May 17, 1976, is 46 years old as of today, July 13, 2022. Her height is 1.59 m and she weighs 62 kg.
Kandi Burruss’s Profession & Career
Kandi Burruss made her television debut at the age of 15 with ‘Teen Summit,’ a BET series. She has also appeared in television shows such as ‘Chef Roble & Co,’ ‘Let’s Stay Together,’ ‘Thicker than Water: The Tankards,’ and ‘Single Ladies.’
Kandi Burruss has been a cast member on Bravo Reality Television’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ since its second season aired in 2009. Nene Leakers, Sole, Tameka Cottle, LaTocha Scott, Fantasia Barrino, and Rasheeda have also collaborated with her. She has also collaborated with labels such as BME, UpFront, Sony, and Asylum.
Kandi Burruss has two studio albums to her credit: ‘Hey Kandi’ in 2000 and ‘Kandi Koated’ in 2010. She has also released several albums with her band Xcape. Kandi Burruss and her ex-boyfriend, Russell Spencer, founded the record label Block Entertainment’ in 2005.
She has also launched her own sex toy line, ‘Bedroom Kandi,’ encouraging girls to feel confident and comfortable with their sexuality, proving what a strong and independent woman she is.
Kandi Burruss is also a fantastic songwriter, having written songs for artists such as ‘Whitney Houston – “Tell Me No,” ‘Pink – “There You Go,” ‘Destiny’s Child – “Bills, Bills, Bills,” ‘N Sync — “It Makes Me Ill,” ‘Mariah Carey – “X-Girlfriend,” ‘Usher – “Pop Ya Coll
Achievements and Awards
Kandi Burruss has received a ‘Grammy Award for Best R&B Song’ in her career. She has stated in numerous interviews that awards mean nothing to her without her fans.
Kandi Burruss’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
Kandi Burruss gave birth to Riley Burruss, her first child with her then-boyfriend Russell Spencer. She even got engaged to Ashley Jewell after dating him for a few months in 2009. Unfortunately, Jewell died as a result of serious head injuries sustained during a brawl.
In 2014, she married Todd Tucker, a former cast member of her reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ Ace Wells Tucker is the couple’s son. She has also accepted Tucker, his previous marriage’s daughter, Kaela Tucker. The family now resides in Atlanta with their son and two stepdaughters.
Kandi Burruss’s Salary and Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be more than $40 million as of July 2022. The majority of her fortune has come from her record sales and label. She does, however, make a good living from her reality show. Her endorsement deals also help her bank account grow.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Kandi Burruss |
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Real Name | Kandi Lenice Burruss-Tucker |
Gender | Female |
Age | 46 years old |
Birth Date | 17 May 1976 |
Birth Place | College Park, Georgia, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.59 m |
Weight | 62 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Todd Tucker (m. 2014) |
Children | Yes (Riley Burruss, Ace Wells Tucker) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American singer, songwriter, television personality, actress, and businesswoman |
Net Worth | $40 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |