What is Kandi Burruss' Net Worth and Salary?
Kandi Burruss is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, record producer, businesswoman, and television personality with a net worth of $30 million. She initially gained fame as a member of the R&B group Xscape and later found success as a songwriter and producer. Since 2009, she has been a fixture on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' Kandi also won a Grammy for Best R&B Song with TLC's 'No Scrubs.'
Early Life
Kandi Lenice Burruss was born on May 17, 1976, in College Park, Georgia. She experienced personal tragedy when her older brother, Patrick, died in a car crash in 1991. Kandi attended Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School, where she first appeared on BET's 'Teen Summit' at the age of 15. During high school, she formed Xscape with Tamika and LaTocha Scott and Tameka 'Tiny' Cottle. Jermaine Dupri signed the group to his So So Def Recordings label. She graduated from high school in 1994.
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Career
In 1993, Xscape released their debut album 'Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha,' reaching number three on the R&B charts and producing two top-10 singles. Their follow-up albums 'Off the Hook' (1995) and 'Traces of My Lipstick' (1998) also achieved commercial success. LaTocha Scott left to pursue a solo career, and the group went on hiatus. They briefly reunited to contribute to the soundtracks of 'Hardball' and 'Big Momma's House' before going on hiatus again until 2005.
Burruss also made a name for herself as a songwriter, penning hits like TLC's 'No Scrubs' and Destiny's Child's 'Bug a Boo' and 'Bills, Bills, Bills.' She has written for prominent artists such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Usher.
Her solo albums 'Hey Kandi' (2000) and 'Kandi Koated' (2010) showcased her versatility as an artist. Beyond music, she founded her own record label and the high-end sex toy line Bedroom Kandi, aiming to expand into various lifestyle products.
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Business Ventures and Other Appearances
Kandi is a prominent cast member of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' She was also on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire,' 'Are We There Yet,' VH1's 'Single Ladies,' and her Bravo spinoff 'The Kandi Factory.' In 2018, she started the web series 'Kandi Koated Nights.' Her production work on the Broadway play 'The Piano Lesson' earned her a Tony nomination in 2023.
Kandi Burruss Real Housewives Salary
Kandi earns $450,000 per season on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' once the highest salary in the franchise.
Personal Life
Kandi has a daughter, Riley, with ex-boyfriend Russell "Block" Spencer. In 2009, she briefly got engaged to Ashley 'A.J.' Jewell, who tragically died the same year. She later married Todd Tucker in April 2014. They have two children, Ace and Blaze, the latter born via surrogate in 2019. She also had a recurring role in 'The Chi.'
Kandi's parents, Joyce and Reverend Titus Burruss, divorced when she was young. In the run-up to her wedding, her father explained his side of their separation, which involved disputes over his lifestyle habits.
Real Estate
In 2002, Kandi purchased her first home in Georgia for $250,000, selling it for the same price in 2017. In 2012, she bought a 7,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta for $512,000, spending an additional $200,000 on renovations. The property is now valued at over $1 million.
