Kandi Burruss

Born: 1976-05-17

Kandi Lenice Burruss (born May 17, 1976), known professionally by her mononym Kandi, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, television personality, actress, businesswoman, and producer. She first gained recognition in 1992 as a member of the multi-platinum R&B female vocal group Xscape. As a songwriter, she has received writing credits on the singles "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child, "There You Go" by Pink, "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" by Ariana Grande, and "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran. In 2000, she won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for her work on the TLC hit song "No Scrubs". Her debut single "Don't Think I'm Not", as well as her appearances on the singles "4, 5, 6" by Solé, and E-40's "U and Dat" alongside T-Pain, have all reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. She has starred in the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta since its second-season premiere on July 30, 2009, making her the longest serving cast member in The Real Housewives franchise. She has appeared in six Real Housewives spin-offs and companion series as of 2022, beginning with 2012's The Kandi Factory, and continuing on with Kandi's Wedding (2014), Kandi's Ski Trip (2015), Xscape: Still Kickin' It (2017), and Kandi & the Gang (2022), all of which were aired by Bravo. She also appeared as a guest in Kim Zolciak's wedding special Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding (2012). She competed in the third season of the Fox competition series The Masked Singer and and on the second season of Celebrity Big Brother on CBS. In 2023, her production work on a 2022 Broadway production of the play The Piano Lesson earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. She and her ex-boyfriend, Russell "Block" Spencer of Block Entertainment, have a daughter named Riley Burruss (born on August 22, 2002). In late 2008, she started dating Ashley "A.J." Jewell and after several months, the couple became engaged in January 2009; however, Jewell died on October 2, 2009, after sustaining head injuries in a brawl. On January 15, 2013, she announced via Twitter that she was engaged to Todd Tucker, a former line producer for The Real Housewives of Atlanta, whom she had been dating since 2011 while filming the fourth season. They married on April 4, 2014, and had a son (born January 6, 2016) and a daughter, via surrogate (born November 22, 2019).


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The Underdoggs

as Judge Tara
Released: 2024-01-25

Jaycen 'Two Js' Jennings is a washed-up former pro football star who has hit rock bottom. When...

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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker's The Pass

as Shay
Released: 2023-08-27

Nina and Maurice, a married couple who give each other one night off from fidelity, the titular...

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Never Heard

as Tara
Released: 2018-11-01

After Aaron is charged with murder, he uses the power of prayer to help prove his innocence...

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Pretty Stoned

as Mrs. Thompson
Released: 2023-04-19

A total stoner with no commitment to her job and a type-A high-achiever join forces when they...

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Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story

as Regan
Released: 2021-04-17

Gabrielle seems to have it all - a devoted husband, a beautiful daughter, and a successful...

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30 Rock: A One-Time Special

as Kandi Burruss
Released: 2020-07-16

In a one-time special event featuring all the beloved characters from the original series, Liz...

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Where's The Love?

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 2014-05-03

Married couple Ryan and Sebastian are professional love and relationship therapists, and the...

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The Wrong Murder

as Narrator
Released: 2022-07-15

Nobody, least of all Pam, knows how to handle her long-lost daughter Eve, so they ask Sheldon...

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The Wrong Letter

as Narrator
Released: 2021-07-15

Robin Jones and her four stepdaughters have just survived several attempts on their lives by a...

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The Wrong Blackmail

as Narrator
Released: 2021-07-22

The thrilling conclusion of the Robin Jones trilogy.

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The Wrong Marriage

as Narrator
Released: 2022-07-22

Tara travels to England to dig into Eve's background. Carrie and Lance have a very public blow-up.

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Same Difference

as Gloria
Released: 2019-06-14

As Tonya Keating grapples with the innate knowledge that her death is imminent, she is compelled...

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Truth Be Told

as Waitress
Released: 2002-01-01

Rayne Johnson is a shrewd investment company assistant who turns a mob slaying into a golden...

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The Wrong Nemesis

as Narrator
Released: 2022-07-08

With new husband Webb now deceased, Robin stands to inherit a fortune with a little help from...

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Taking On Taylor Swift

as Self
Released: 2022-12-23

As Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour expands around the globe and onto the silver screen,...

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Second Chance Christmas

as Tina
Released: 2014-12-06

After moving into a new house with his mom and soon to be father, Lawrence goes through some...

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A Mother's Love

as Lena
Released: 2014-04-08

A Mother’s Love is a story that captures the rollercoaster relationship between a mother and...

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The Wrong Family

as Narrator
Released: 2021-07-08

After the death of patriarch Theodore Jones, his second wife assumed control of the family...

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The Wrong Inside Man

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 2022-07-29

Tara again displays her smarts when she discovers Eve's true identity and motive; Pam reveals...

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Bad Dad Rehab

as Tanya
Released: 2016-07-03

After turbulence with their respective baby mamas and ex-wives force them to take definitive...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Judge
First aired: 2009-02-02

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self - Xscape
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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Sherri

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2022-09-12

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears...

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The Masked Singer

as Night Angel
First aired: 2019-01-02

Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from...

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The Masked Singer

as Self
First aired: 2019-01-02

Celebrities compete in a singing competition with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from...

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta

as uncredited
First aired: 2008-10-07

Bravo's cameras turn to the Southern states as the network presents this inside look at the Real...

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Celebrity Family Feud

as Self
First aired: 2015-06-21

Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to...

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The Chi

as Roselyn Perry
First aired: 2018-01-07

A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated...

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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I Can See Your Voice

as uncredited
First aired: 2020-09-23

Each week one contestant will have the chance to win a cash prize if he or she can tell the...

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Celebrity Big Brother

as Jury Member
First aired: 2018-02-07

Follow a group of American celebrities living together in a house outfitted with 87 HD cameras...

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Celebrity Big Brother

as Contestant
First aired: 2018-02-07

Follow a group of American celebrities living together in a house outfitted with 87 HD cameras...

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For Real: The Story of Reality TV

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-03-25

Explore with Cohen a theme or moment from reality television and sit down with the biggest names...

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Keeping Up with the Joneses

as Narrator (voice)
First aired: 2021-07-08

After the death of patriarch Theodore Jones, his second wife Robin and Theodore's daughters work...

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VERZUZ

as Self [Xscape]
First aired: 2020-03-24

VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and...

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Kandi & The Gang

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-03-06

Life is about to get a little sweeter — and, yes, a tad more dramatic — in a new series that...

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Snake Oil

as Celebrity Guest Advisor
First aired: 2023-09-27

Contestants are pitched unique products by convincing entrepreneurs – some of whom are...

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SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B

as Self [Xscape]
First aired: 2023-03-05

In this six-part limited series, the fans get a VIP front-row seat and backstage access to ’90s...

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Kandi's Wedding

as Self
First aired: 2014-06-01

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are getting married! Will there be a clashing of mother-in-laws?...

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The Kandi Factory

as Self
First aired: 2013-04-09

The Kandi Factory is an American reality television series on Bravo that debuted April 9, 2013....

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Kandi Koated Nights

as Self - Host
First aired: 2018-01-07

An adaptation of the web series with the same name, 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'...

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Kandi's Ski Trip

as Self
First aired: 2015-05-17

The three-part television special follows singer and reality television star Kandi Burruss, her...

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