Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss: American Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and Reality Television Personality
- Full name: Kandi Lenice Burruss-Tucker
- Born: May 17, 1976 (age 46)
- Place of birth: College Park, Georgia, U.S.
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress, reality television personality, entrepreneur
- Years active: 1992–present
- Spouse: Todd Tucker (m. 2014)
- Children: Riley Burruss, Ace Wells Tucker, Blaze Tucker
- Labels: MCA Records, Arista Records, Epic Records, Capitol Records, Kandi Koated Entertainment
Kandi Burruss is an American singer, songwriter, actress, reality television personality, and entrepreneur. She is best known as a member of the Grammy Award-winning R&B girl group Xscape and for her appearances on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Burruss has also been involved in other business ventures, including running her own record label, Kandi Koated Entertainment, and co-owning a restaurant called The Old Lady Gang with fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Phaedra Parks.
Early Life and Career
Burruss was born in College Park, Georgia on May 17, 1976. She began singing at a young age and was involved in the church choir. In 1992, she joined the R&B girl group Xscape, which went on to achieve great success in the 1990s. The group released four studio albums and sold over 10 million records worldwide. Burruss co-wrote and produced many of the group's hits, including "Just Kickin' It" and "My Little Secret."
Solo Career
After Xscape disbanded in 2005, Burruss began a solo career. She released her debut solo album, Hey Kandi, in 2009. The album spawned the hit single "Don't Think I'm Not." Burruss has also written and produced songs for other artists, including Beyoncé, Destiny's Child, Mariah Carey, and Alicia Keys.
Reality Television Career
In 2008, Burruss joined the cast of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The show follows the lives of several wealthy women from Atlanta, Georgia. Burruss has been a main cast member on the show since its inception and has become one of its most popular stars. She has also appeared on several other reality television shows, including Celebrity Wife Swap and The Masked Singer.
Business Ventures
In addition to her music and television career, Burruss is also a successful entrepreneur. She owns her own record label, Kandi Koated Entertainment, and has released several solo albums and singles under the label. She also co-owns a restaurant called The Old Lady Gang with fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Phaedra Parks. Burruss is also involved in several other business ventures, including a clothing line and a line of sex toys.
Personal Life
Burruss has been married to Todd Tucker since 2014. The couple has two children together, Ace Wells Tucker and Blaze Tucker. Burruss also has a daughter, Riley Burruss, from a previous relationship.
