Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Television Personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/05/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kandi Burruss
05/11/2026
Kandi Burruss was named a nominee for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing her songwriting career that includes co-writing No Scrubs. She shared an emotional Instagram video about the news, calling it the best news she had received in a long time. Eligible voters' ballots are due December 14, 2026.
13/03/2026
Kandi Burruss and her husband of 11 years, Todd Tucker, settled their divorce after months of public back-and-forth. The split followed her November 2025 announcement that the couple was separating. The former couple have said they intend to continue co-parenting their children.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Kandi Leniece Burruss-Tucker |
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| Also Known As | Kandi Girl, Kandi Koated |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2 1/2" (159 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Tri-Cities High School, East Point |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Engagement Date | 15/01/2013 |
| Marriage Date | 04/04/2014 |
| Divorce Filing | November 2025 |
| Divorce Settlement | 13/03/2026 |
Family
| Father | Reverend Titus Burruss Jr. |
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| Mother | Joyce Jones |
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| Spouse | Todd Tucker (divorced; settled March 2026) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Launched her YouTube channel, Kandi Burruss, in 2009. | |
| 2. Some popular music videos include Don't Think I'm Not (2009), Leave U (2010), and If U Get Caught (2022). | |
| 3. Appeared in TV series like The Kandi Factory (2013), Saints & Sinners (2017), and Secret Celebrity Renovation (2022). | |
| 4. Featured in films like Never Heard (2018), Pretty Stoned (2023), and The Underdoggs (2024). | |
| 5. Before joining Xscape, LaTocha Scott was part of a band called Precise. | |
| 6. Owner of Bedroom Kandi, a sex toy company. | |
| 7. In 2025, was a part of the production team for Broadway's Othello. | |
| 8. Hosts a podcast called Kandi Koated Nights on her YouTube channel. | |
| 9. Invests in properties in Atlanta, including commercial spaces and renovated homes. | |
| 10. A dog lover. | |
| 11. Co-owns Old Lady Gang, a soul food restaurant chain inspired by the women in her family. | |
| 12. Founded TAGS Boutique, a women's clothing store in Atlanta. | |
| 13. Launched Kandi Koated Cosmetics, a cruelty-free makeup brand whose brushes were named one of Oprah's Favorite Things in 2024. |
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