Kandi Burruss

Kandi Burruss is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer, reality television star, and highly successful entrepreneur. Born on May 17, 1976, in Atlanta, Georgia, she first achieved fame as a member of the 1990s R&B group Xscape. The group, which included Tamika Scott, LaTocha Scott, and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, released multi-platinum albums and scored hits like “Just Kickin’ It” and “Understanding” before going on hiatus. Burruss’s talent as a vocalist and songwriter was evident from the start.

Burruss’s songwriting career has been extraordinarily successful. She co-wrote the iconic TLC hit “No Scrubs,” which won her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2000. She also wrote “Bills, Bills, Bills” for Destiny’s Child, along with songs for artists including Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Pink, and Mariah Carey. Her songwriting royalties alone have generated substantial wealth, and she is widely respected as one of the most accomplished songwriters in R&B and pop music history.

In 2009, Burruss joined the cast of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, becoming one of the show’s most popular and enduring cast members. She appeared on the show for 14 seasons, using the platform to showcase her business acumen and personal life. During her time on the show, she launched multiple successful businesses including her restaurant chain Old Lady Gang (OLG), her adult toy line Bedroom Kandi, her production company Kandi Koated Entertainment, and the Kandi and Todd franchise with her husband Todd Tucker.

Burruss has also ventured into Broadway, starring in the musical Chicago and producing the play A Mother’s Love, which grossed millions. Her estimated net worth of $30 million is the result of decades of diversified income streams across music, television, restaurants, retail, and entertainment production. She is widely regarded as one of the most business-savvy personalities in reality television and continues to expand her empire.