Based in Georgia, Atlanta, Kandi Burruss is perhaps best known for being one of the main cast members in The Real Housewives of Atlanta. A “housewife” since the second season, she has been starring in the Bravo reality series ever since 2009. The highest-rated installment of the franchise, it went on to produce numerous spin-offs including The Kandi Factory, which premiered in 2013. Though it only lasted for one season, she eventually returned to screen for Kandi’s Wedding, and Kandi’s Ski Trip, the first of which chronicled her wedding with husband, Todd Tucker.
Outside of The Real Housewives of Atlanta franchise, she has also acted on a few occasions. In fact, she made her acting debut in the film, Make it Rain a year prior to landing the role on the Bravo series! Since then, Burruss has appeared in a few TV titles including, Are We There Yet?, Let’s Stay Together, Second Chance Christmas, and Saints & Sinners. As far as upcoming roles, it has been announced that she will be joining the cast of the movie, Never Heard which is set to be released in 2018. As expected from a television personality, she has also been invited on several talk shows such as The Wendy Williams Show, The Real, Steve Harvey, Larry King Now, and The Dr. Oz Show.
As surprising as it might be, the reality star is also a singer. Back in the early 90’s, Burruss was a member of the band Xscape, a quartet that regularly performed R&B and hip-hop. During their time together, they released three studio albums, Hummin’ Coming’ at ‘Cha, Off the Hook, and Traces of My Lipstick, all of which went platinum in the United States. In addition to that, she has also put out a couple of albums as a solo artist. In 2000, she dropped her debut album, Hey Kandi…, which spawned the hit single, Don’t Think I’m Not. Since then, she has released a second album titled, Kandi Koated in the winter of 2010.
What has The Real Housewives of Atlanta star been up to recently? Aside from starring on the show, she has made a handful of guest appearances in the series, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Then and Now with Andy Cohen, Unsung, and Today. Seeing as how she gave birth to her second son, Ace Wells Tucker last year, she has also presumably been spending more time with her family. Be sure to follow Burruss on social media if you want to stay connected with all that’s happening!
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Kandi Burruss– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Kandi Leniece Burruss
Nick Name
Kandi
Occupation and Job
Singer, Music Producer, Reality Star, TV Personality
Famous For
Kandi Burruss rose to fame as one of the main cast members in Bravo’s reality series, The Real Housewives of Atlanta– which has been airing since 2008.
Age – How Old is She?
She is currently 41 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
She was born on May 17, 1976
Place of Birth/Hometown
Kandi Burruss was born in Georgia, Atlanta, Growing up, she spent her childhood in the city of College Park, before moving to East Point, where she attended high school.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
African American
Kandi Burruss Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
She is 5’7″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
She is 171cm tall
Bra Size
36B
Weight in Pounds
Her weight is unknown
Weight in Kilograms
Her weight is unknown
Body Measurements
Her body measurements are unknown
Waist Size
Unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
Unknown
Dress Size
Size 10
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black
Kandi Burruss’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Kandi Burruss in a Relationship?
Yes, she has been married to Todd Tucker, a former producer on The Real Housewives of Atlanta since April 2014. Reportedly, the two had started to date during the show’s fourth season in 2011.
Kandi Burruss’ Boyfriends
Previously, the reality star was engaged to Ashley Jewell in 2009. Following a one-on-one fight in which he sustained critical head injuries, however, he tragically died in October 2009.
Prior to that, she had also dated Russell Spencer.
Mother
Joyce Jones
Father
Titus Burruss Jr.
Sisters
She does not have any sisters.
Brothers
She had an older brother named Patrick Riley who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1991.
Children
With her husband Todd Tucker, she has two children- a son named Ace Tucker and a daughter named Kaela Tucker.
From her previous relationship with Russell Spencer, she also has a daughter named Riley Burruss.
High School
As a student, she went to Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia; she later graduated in 1994.
Did Kandi Burruss Go to College
No, Kandi Burruss has not gone to college.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Kandi Burruss’ salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Kandi Burruss has an estimated net worth of $35 million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and singing
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
American Horror Story: Coven
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on May 17, she is a Taurus
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Kandi Burruss’ Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Kandi Burruss’ Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/KandiBurruss/
Kandi Burruss’ Twitter Username
Kandi Burruss’ Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/kandi/
Kandi Burruss’ Youtube Channel
As far as we can tell, Kandi Burruss is not active on Youtube.
Kandi Burruss’ Snapchat Username
Kandy Burruss’ Snapchat username is @KandiBurruss.
Other Interesting Facts:
- She became the first African-American artist to win an ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 2000
- She has her own sex toy business called Bedroom Kandi
- Her legal given name is in fact, Kandi
- She and her husband recently opened up a restaurant called Old Lady Gang in Atlanta, Georgia
- According to one of her Instagram posts, she was allegedly kicked off of a flight last fall for “no apparent reason”
- She started a “sex and relationship” web series on UStream with a few friends a few years back
- She has made cameo appearances in Thicker Than Water, Let’s Stay Together, and Single Ladies
