Kandi Burruss has confirmed she is divorcing husband Todd Tucker after 11 years of marriage. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the Grammy-winning singer and television personality said the choice followed “deep thought and a lot of prayer,” describing it as a “difficult and emotional time.”
Burruss, 49, emphasized that her priority is maintaining stability for her family. “My focus remains on protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect,” she shared. She added that she is stepping into a new chapter centered on work, family, and personal growth, while requesting “privacy, grace, and understanding.”
Burruss and Tucker first met in 2011 while filming The Real Housewives of Atlanta. They became engaged in 2013 and married the following year.
Family Life and Joint Ventures
The couple shares two children: Ace, 9, and Blaze, 5. Both also have older children from previous relationships—Burruss’ daughter Riley, 23, and Tucker’s daughter Kaela, 29.
Beyond their family life, they worked together on multiple business endeavors, including:
- A Georgia-based soul food restaurant chain
- A trucking company
- Their own Bravo reality series focused on their family and restaurant business
Kandi Burruss’ Net Worth and Career Success
With a wide-ranging career, Kandi Burruss has built a substantial net worth of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her accomplishments span:
- Grammy-winning singer and songwriter
- Record producer
- TV personality
- Broadway actress and producer
- Entrepreneur with multiple businesses
Burruss made her Broadway debut in Chicago in 2018 and will return on December 11 in & Juliet, running through March 8. As a producer, she has earned significant acclaim, including a Tony Award nomination for The Piano Lessonand credits on productions such as:
- The Wiz
- Thoughts of a Colored Man
- Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
- The Piano Lesson revival
Her continued success across music, TV, and theater has solidified her status as one of the most versatile and influential figures in entertainment.
