Kandi Burruss
Reality TV star, entrepreneur, restaurateur, former R&B group member
Kandi Burruss (May 17, 1988–present) is an American reality television personality, singer, songwriter, restaurateur, and businesswoman who rose to prominence as a main cast member on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' which premiered in 2008. Before her television career, she was a founding member of the R&B girl group Xscape in the 1990s, contributing to the group's multiple platinum albums and hit songs. Kandi transitioned from music to become one of the most visible and influential housewives in the franchise's history, known for her candor, business acumen, and entrepreneurial ventures. Beyond television, she has built a diverse business empire that includes the Old Lady Gang restaurant brand with multiple locations, a production company, merchandise lines, and various entertainment ventures. Her success in restaurant ownership and business has made her one of the wealthiest cast members of the Real Housewives franchise. Kandi's journey from girl group member to television personality to established entrepreneur exemplifies modern multihyphenate success in entertainment and business.
Entertainment
American
1988
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Kandi
American origin
“A casual, nickname-style spelling of the Candace line, Kandi shortens the name to a bubbly, energetic two syllables. The -i ending is common in modern American invented names and nicknames, giving the name an approachable, friendly personality.”