Early Life and Education of Kandi Burruss: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Kandi Burruss. From birth to education, explore key events.

Kandi Burruss, or Kandi, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She rose to prominence in 1992 as part of the R&B group Xscape. Burruss is also a successful songwriter, having contributed to hits like Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills," Pink's "There You Go," Ariana Grande's "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored," and Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." She won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2000 for co-writing TLC's "No Scrubs."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 17, 1976: Kandi Burruss Born

On May 17, 1976, Kandi Burruss was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality.

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1991: Brother Patrick Riley's Death

In 1991, Kandi Burruss's older brother, Patrick Riley, died in a car crash.

1994: Graduated from Tri-Cities High School

In 1994, Kandi Burruss graduated from Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia.

2002: Birth of Daughter

In 2002, Kandi Burruss and her ex-boyfriend, Russell "Block" Spencer, had a daughter.

January 2009: Engagement to A.J. Jewell

In January 2009, Kandi Burruss and Ashley "A.J." Jewell became engaged after several months of dating.

October 2, 2009: Death of A.J. Jewell

On October 2, 2009, Kandi Burruss's former fiancé, Ashley "A.J." Jewell, died after sustaining head injuries in a brawl. They had remained friends after ending their engagement in June.

January 15, 2013: Engagement to Todd Tucker

On January 15, 2013, Kandi Burruss announced her engagement to Todd Tucker, a former line producer for The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

April 4, 2014: Marriage to Todd Tucker

On April 4, 2014, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker were married in a lavish ceremony.

July 2014: Kandi's Wedding Series

In July 2014, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker aired their spin-off series on Bravo, titled Kandi's Wedding, which aired for five episodes in June and July.