Real Housewife To Big Brother 20 Things To Know About Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss is an amazing woman. Not only has she been working since a very young age, but it seems as if she always knew what she wanted, how she wanted it, and the road she had to travel to get it. She is also an entrepreneur who has taken risks and created many new businesses that have proven to be very successful.

However, she has also had some rough times, especially within her private life, as is often documented in the reality TV program The Real Housewives of Atlanta. But it seems to be that the setbacks have only made her stronger and more determined to become the woman she has always wanted to be.

Furthermore, it can be said that Kandi Burruss is definitely a role model for young women who are trying to find a way of making their own income. She has supported herself financially for almost all of her life and is now supporting her mom and her kids on her own. She has done such a good job creating her empire that it could also be studied as a business case study!

Continue reading to find out 20 things fans probably didn't know about Kandi Burruss. From having children to her difficult relationship with her dad to her successful professional life, there's more to her than a reality show.

20 Kandi Burruss Is A Successful Songwriter

Did you know that Kandi Burruss was successful in Hollywood even before The Real Housewives of Atlanta? As a matter of fact, Kandi has been in the music industry for over two decades! She was in a well-known band called Xscape, but she has also been a triumphant songwriter for many years.

Moreover, as Kandi Online reveals, Kandi has been able to write songs for other internationally-acclaimed artists such as Mariah Carey, Pink, NSYNC, Destiny's Child, Usher, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, and of course, the most famous song "No Scrubs" that was written for TLC. It is a major hit that is still playing.

19 She Was In A Band Called Xscape

As The Undefeated explains, Kandi Burruss became famous with a band called Xscape back in 1992 when she was only 16-years old. When she was 17 the band released their debut album called Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha, which was a commercial success and people absolutely loved it.

Furthermore, their record label enjoyed this album as well, as it reached number three on the Top R&B Albums chart of 1993. It was even certified platinum in less than a year and it gave the band members the opportunity to solidify their musical journeys. Talk about women's empowerment!

18 Won The Society Of Composers, Authors And Publishers Award

Kandi Burruss won the Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Songwriter of the Year award back in 2000. She won this award, within the Rhythm & Soul category because she wrote Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills" song.

As Capital FM explains, Kandi has been very active throughout her musical journey and she has focused a lot on her songwriting abilities. As a matter of fact, she also co-wrote Ariana Grande's song "Break Up with Your girlfriend, I'm Bored," which is a 2019 hit song. Talk about being good at something!

17 She Starred In A Mini-Series Along Her Bandmates

As E Online reveals, if you want to see Kandi Burruss and the rest of Xscape getting together after almost 20 years of being apart, then you should definitely watch the mini-series that they recorded in 2017. It is quite a good mini-series that will show you what happens behind the scenes of a much-anticipated reunion.

In fact, it seems like anything could happen in the lives of the Xscape bandmates, from divorces to female empowerment and family matters, nothing is off the table with these ladies, as they are not only discussing their professional lives but also their personal lives.

16 Kandi Burruss Has Been In The Spotlight For A Long Time

It is no surprise that Kandi Burruss has done a lot of cool things throughout her life. In fact, she has been famous since she was 15, so basically, all of her life has been in the spotlight! Did you know that she is friends with lots of celebrities as well? And she has recorded or worked alongside the greatest minds in the music industry.

Moreover, Kandi's been active for a very long time, as you can see in her IG feed. As Essence reports, she has had a famous 'TBT' posted online, which saw her standing next to Tupac! How cool is that?

15 The Kandi Factory Was The Name Of Her Reality TV Show

It can be said that Kandi Burruss has made a name for herself. She is the only member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta to have many spin-offs on air. This is what happened to The Kandi Factory. It was another reality TV show that went on the air in 2013, as Kandi Online reports.

The show explored how Kandi looked out for 16 aspiring artists that were struggling to make their music a success and who dreamt of being part of the industry. Even though it was well-received by the public, on August 2013, Burruss shared the news that the series wasn't renewed past the initial filmed episodes.

14 She's The Daughter Of A Reverend

As Radar Online explains, Kandi Burruss never had a real relationship with her biological dad. In fact, he was never around as she was growing up. It was only until Kandi decided to marry her now husband, that she gave her reverend dad a second chance… and of course, it was all recorded for the cameras!

Her dad was the first husband of Mama Joyce, a regular cast member in all of Kandi Burruss' TV reality shows. Not many things are publicly known about her reverend dad, apart from the understanding that Kandi's parents had an unsuccessful marriage and an even worse divorce.

13 Kandi's Wedding Was The Name Of Her Other Reality TV Show

When Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker decided to get married several years ago, her fans were almost demanding a new reality TV show that would allow them to see everything in regards to the wedding. From her decoration style to the guest list, fans had a front-row view of Kandi and Todd's wedding planning.

As Bravo TV reveals, this docu-series follows the couple as they were planning their dream wedding, with the theme of “Coming to America” as a nod to their roots and how they first met back in Africa. With less than six weeks to prep and no wedding planner, it should be entertaining.

12 She's Been On The Real Housewives Of Atlanta

According to IMDB, The Real Housewives of Atlanta has been on the air since 2008, and each of the cast members has become very famous, and rich! Even though Kandi Burruss has been famous for a long time, it can be said that her celebrity status was put more in the spotlight as soon as she started filming The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Moreover, The Real Housewives of Atlanta has given Kandi Burruss the opportunity to reach an even wider audience. Now she is known not only in North America, but also around the world. In fact, she is very big in Japan!

11 She Owns A Company Called Bedroom Kandi

If you want to have a good time with your other half, and, perhaps have a romantic evening, then you can always count on Kandi to show you how to do it. In fact, she has ventured into a new business named Bedroom Kandi, where she sells adult products.

According to Kandi Online, she has tried first hand the products she sells and she even has her favorites that she constantly shares with the world and her fans. Bedroom Kandi has become a profitable business in the USA. In fact, there are more than 2,000 consultants that sell the products.

10 Kandi Burruss Is A Mum

If you have never watched The Real Housewives of Atlanta or you had never heard of Kandi Burruss, then you probably didn't know that she's actually a mom of two. She has an older daughter, Riley, age 16, from a previous relationship and a son, Ace, age 3, with current husband Todd.

Riley is often featured in The Real Housewives of Atlanta as she is a big part of Kandi's life. Kandi and Todd are looking to become parents again and give Ace a closer-age sibling. In fact, as AJC reports, she's a very hands-on mom and also very protective of her children.

9 She Was Engaged To Ashley Jewell When He Passed

As reported by the Daily Mail, Kandi and A.J. Jewell were engaged during the first season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where he was a cast member as well. But they broke up four months after the season ended and a couple of months before Jewell passed away.

However, Kandi and A.J.'s daughters have continued to be close. After that, his daughter Ashley, then 15, was the victim of a road rage incident a couple of years ago in Atlanta. Thankfully, Ashley's daughter was immediately treated and survived the situation, and Kandi was with her during the whole time.

8 Kandi And Her Husband Have Decided To Use A Surrogate To Carry Their Next Child

A lot of things have been said about this, and a lot of speculation has surrounded Kandi and her husband Todd's decision to use a surrogate to carry their second child together.  But it seems they are still going for this option as they consider it to be the safest way of bringing another child to the world as Kandi is now 42.

According to Madame Noire, even though both Todd and Kandi have spoken a lot about the use of a surrogate, they still have a couple of issues with this in their heads, as they cannot fully come to terms that it is actually happening.

7 Kandi Koated Nights Was Her TV Show In 2018

As People reveals, Kandi Koated Nights proved to be a success once Kandi started doing short Web-based episodes online back in 2011. Her fans absolutely love her and have been hoping for a live TV show. Her fans clearly feel that she's a straightforward yet humble person who deserves all the success she's been having.

The TV show will be appearing on TV later on this year carrying the same name, and it will include celebrities and other guests each week as they discuss everything related to relationships, motherhood, and more grown-up topics. This surely is a TV show you cannot miss!

6 She Also Has Her Own Makeup Line, Kandi Koated Cosmetics

According to Essence, Kandi Burruss spent more than a year working really hard toward the creation of her own cosmetic line, Kandi Koated Cosmetics. It can definitely be said that Kandi is a successful entrepreneur and a woman's champion. She has ventured into so many businesses and done incredibly well.

Moreover, this new line of makeup is something amazing as her cosmetics reflect on Kandi's personality. Not only she is an entrepreneur, but she also has teamed up with other women who work during their own time as Kandi consultants, thus they sell her products to the public. Talk about business!

5 She's Appearing In Movies

According to IMDB, Kandi Burruss is now appearing in a movie based on faith called Never Heard, and it was released in October 2018. Even though the movie wasn't considered as a 'top success' based on the amount of money it reached in ticket sales, Kandi's performance was highly praised.

It seems like Kandi Burruss is everywhere these days as she is building her own empire, albeit slowly, she's still doing it all by herself, for herself. She's such a strong woman and an even stronger human being, there's nothing she can't do. Her mom must be proud of everything she has achieved!

4 Big Brother Was Watching Her

Kandi Burruss is one of the most talked about reality TV show stars. She has had TV reality shows under her name and she has participated in TV shows, TV talks, and recently we have been able to see her on Celebrity Big Brother.

In fact, she has been the most nominated person for eviction, as she received four nominations (more times than any other houseguest). She was a fan favorite, but unfortunately, she didn't win Celebrity Big Brother. However, despite not winning, she said that it was a great experience and she and former frenemy, Tamar Braxton, cleared the air and became real friends.

3 She Loves The TV Show TWD

It is not a surprise to hear that Kandi Burruss is a big fan of TV programs. After all, she made her celebrity status even higher by participating in what is considered to be one of the most-watched celebrity reality TV shows, The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Kandi is so down-to-earth when she talks that you can feel like you are talking to your best friend.

So, when Kandi expressed her love for The Walking Dead, as USA Today Hss reports, everything about her seemed to be more genuine and lovely. Who doesn't love a good program like this one? What a better way to spend your weekend than to binge watch The Walking Dead AND The Real Housewives of Atlanta?

2 Kandi Got Married In 2014

According to Inside Weddings, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's wedding in 2014 was everything they had ever dreamt of. They got engaged in NY in 2013, where Todd proposed in front of all of their family and friends. Of course, he gave Kandi a beautiful ring as she said yes! It was a fairytale!

Almost 16 months after saying that famous “yes” they tied the knot in a private location in Atlanta. Apparently, their wedding guests included some lions at the entrance and many other animal guests, as they wanted to recreate Africa for their wedding since it was the place where the two of them met.

1 She's Won A Grammy Award

Kandi Burruss started off her work in the music industry when she was 15 as part of the singing group Xscape. She has always known what she wanted, and she first started her climb to fame with the group. She then moved on to become a successful songwriter, and has even recorded some solo albums.

Moreover, it was in 1999 when one of her wildest dreams came true: she won a Grammy Award for being the co-author of No Scrubs, her hit song that TLC performed. She was also nominated the same year for "Bills, Bills, Bills," a song she wrote for Destiny's Child. And even though she didn't win that Grammy, we know she was thrilled to have received the one she has.