Kandi Burruss is an American singer, songwriter, television personality, actress and business woman. Burruss first gained notice in 1992 as a member of the American vocal group Xscape. In 2000, She won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for her writing contributions on the TLC hit song No Scrubs. Burruss currently stars in the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta since its second season premiere on July 30, 2009.
Birth Name
Kandi Lenice Burruss
Nickname
Kandi
Profession
Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actress, Television Personality, Businesswoman
Genre
Hip-Hop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Kandi Koated Entertainment
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Kandi Burruss was born on 17th May 1976, in College Park, Georgia, United States.
Age
She’s currently 43 years old.
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ethnicity
Black
She has African-American ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Burruss attended Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia. She graduated from the high school in 1994.
Family Details
- Father – Rev. Titus Burruss Jr.
- Mother – Joyce Jones
- Siblings – Patrick Riley (Older Brother) (Died in a car crash in 1991)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kandi Burruss has dated –
- Russell “Block” Spencer – Kandi and Block dated briefly. Block is a co-owner of music label Block Entertainment. Kandi ended their relationship after finding out that Block was still dating his other kid’s mother. But, by then, Kandi was already pregnant with daughter Riley Burruss (b. August 22, 2002).
- Ashley “A.J.” Jewell (2008-2009) – Kandi dated AJ in late 2008. AJ also starred in Real Housewives of Atlanta, as Kandi’s fiancé. The engagement did not last long and they were soon separated. Adding further tragedy to Kandi’s life, AJ was killed after he endured a severe head injury during an altercation at a parking lot outside a strip club, in Atlanta on October 22, 2009.
- Todd Tucker (2011–Present) – Kandi met producer and actor Todd Tucker on the sets of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2011 and soon, their relationship began to bloom. On April 4, 2014, the couple got married in Atlanta. After 2 years, they were blessed with a son, Ace Wells Tucker (b. January 6, 2016). Besides their son Ace, Kandi and husband Todd have daughters, Kaela Tucker and Riley Burruss from their previous relationships, who live with them.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 2½ inches
- In centimeters – 159 cm
- In meters – 1.59 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 62 kg
- In Pounds – 137 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 37-28-38
- Bust – 37 inches
- Waist – 28 inches
- Hip – 38 inches
- Bra Size – 34C
Body Build
Average
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 6 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 10 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
For being a member of the female R&B, vocal quartet group Xscape. Their debut album Hummin Comin at Cha managed to reach #17 at the U.S. Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top R&B Albums chart.
Album Debut
Burruss released her debut album titled Hey Kandi on September 19, 2000, which peaked at #72 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 260,000 copies in the United States.
Film Debut
Kandi Burruss had her debut onscreen appearance debut with the 2008 drama movie Make It Rain for her role as Roxanne.
Television Debut
In 1993, Kandi made her first television show appearance on Soul Train.
Brand Endorsements
She appeared in the Bravo TV commercial.
Kandi Burruss Favorite
Kandi Burruss favorite things aren’t known.
Kandi Burruss Net worth
Kandi Burruss has an estimated net worth of $38 million dollars as of 2019. Much of her income comes from her appearance in the reality show and album sales.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Kandi Burruss
- Instagram – kandi
- Twitter – Kandi Burruss
- YouTube Channel – KandiOnline
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kandi Burruss
- At the age of 15, she appeared on the BET series, Teen Summit.
- In 2000, Kandi became the first woman to win the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year and the Living Legend award.
- Kandi also owns Raising Ace that creates high-quality unisex baby and children’s products.
- Kandi has worked with several popular faces of music like TLC, Destiny’s Child, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston among others.
- She won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Songwriting, for the hit TLC song No Scrubs.
- Burruss has made cameo appearances on series such as Single Ladies, Thicker Than Water: The Tankards, Chef Roblé & Co. and Let’s Stay Together.
- In 2009, Kandi opened her range of clothing store, Tags Boutique in Atlanta.
- In 2011, She launched Bedroom Kandi, an s*x toy company that manufactures the affordable range of s*x toy products.
- In 2011, Burruss and four friends started an s3x and relationship web series on Ustream, Kandi Koated Nights.
- Visit her official website @ kandionline.com.
