Singer/songwriter and now 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss has come forward to defend her fiance after hearing rumors that implied he was a deadbeat dad and drug dealer !
Burruss, known widely as an ASCAP award winning songwriter and former member of R&B group Xscape, says "He’s not a deadbeat dad. His kids come over to our house and hang out all the time."
Burruss, who according to Sister2Sister Magazine, beat out Angie Stone and New Edition singer Ralph Tresvant's ex-wife for a spot on the second season of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," became the subject of several well circulated emails at popular blogs such as SandraRose and TheYBF (The Young, Black and Fabulous) after it was revealed that she would replace Deshawn Snow.
Sources claiming to be close to acquaintances of A.J. Jewell, Kandi's fiance, went as far as calling the alleged Atlanta based father of six, who has some type of "involvement in the music business," a deadbeat dad and a drug dealer who uses "fake pay stubs" to avoid paying child support.
According to Kandi everything has been on the "up and up" since they've been together and she doesn't "know whatever went on in his past". In fact, Kandi says his baby mothers are respectful and "they never seem to have a problem".
In other news, Kandi Burruss may be considering a return to the stage as a solo artist.
When speaking with Singersroom late last year, Kandi mentioned plans to record a new solo album for release sometime this year: "It’s funny because for a while I was like “oh I’m not going to sing I’m just going to keep writing” and the truth is I really miss being on stage."
"I’m definitely going to put something out, hopefully sometime next year."
Kandi will not be the first "housewife" with a mic, controversial 'housewife' Kim rocked the mic on the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" last fall.
For more on Kandi's chat-session with Sister 2 Sister visit s2smagazine.com.
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Really enjoy meeting you. I hope ur next trip to jax is a better one...
Hi Kandi, I admire you so much. You are my favorite from the show. Kandi, I am a female vocalist, whom have been performing with bands for the last ten years. I am trying to break off into the music world. I know that you could help me with some pointers on just how to make this happen.
I have wanted to communicate with you sooner, However, I recognize that true talent and ambition cannot go unnoticed.
I have written many songs in my tread through good and trreachry. I've wanted to reach you. But it hasn't been so bad...
You have blessed so many with your aura. Thank GOD for you!
Hey Kandi, I am a 23 yr old single parent. And let me just say I think you are a strong black woman. Although you have some haters on here hating on you, don't let them get to you. Like you said in your song "I fly above all the haters, it's beneath me." But anyways I have been a fan of yours since you was with the group Exscape. I have been searching the web to find some kind of way to get in contact with you, I also write song and sing my own songs, I think its time for me to part with my songs and get them out into the world to hear. I'm interested in selling my songs, but before I do I would love to get some feed back from one of the world greatest songwriter. So if you could please contact me at C5Lea@aol.com. Thank you and stay sweet.
kandi, i am 36yr old wanting to open up a clothing store in the town that i live in this is a small town where fashion is big but the stores for the fashion is not. on monquie show you said you are opening a store called tags and that the stuff in your store were affordable under 100.00 and that is wonderful i want to offer that to the people that live here i would like some ointers and if all goes well i would love to work with you in displaying your clothing line in my store one day
Hello Ms.Kandi.
My name is Chaney Ellis, and i am a young artist. I am 16 years old, and i have been singing, rapping, and writing songs since i was 7 years old.
I have been a fan of yours for quite some time now, and i love watching "The Real Housewivesof Atlanta" show, and i have an amazing idea for your character on the show.
If your interested in what i have to say at all, or want to show some interest in a young performer, or lend out your expertise please write back.
I was also wondering if i could have an interview with you, and letyou listen to a couple of my CDs or i could show you some songsi've written.
I know your already an incredible songwriter,but if your having any kind of writers block, i could help write a song for you as well.
Please write back, and thank you.
Candy damn them haters people always have such negative stuff to say!!!! Especially Zykire u knbow the person who made that comment about KIM AND THE WHOLE RACE THING. Jusrt goes to show uyou ignorance is still alive by dumb people like that. Kandi u keep doing you. You are very sweet and genuine with your personality like you said keep flying above all them haters. May the lord bless you!!!!
Kandi I think of you all the time and you are my favorite character on the show. My heart goes out to you as I know you have been through. My advise to you I'd for now on live your life for you and follow your heart. You can't live your life for your mother, ect..she should feel real bad! She caused you a lot of pain and a lot of stress to him. Who ever he used to be he was willing to make a change and I believe God sent him to you to complete a task fotme the benefit of both. Had he been with u he may have by been where he was. Live your for Kandi for now on. I know you're dealing with a lot of what if's right now and you r left with this battle alone.
Kandi, You are a sweet lady who loved both parties, A.J. and your Mom. Your Mother hated A.J. with a passion and it aired on national television. She didn't listen to reasoning from anyone..family or counsel. She let everyone know how much she dispised A.J. but yet she through her arms around Kim. I hope your Mom didn't hate him so much that she had him set up, not knowing that he would be killed. I wonder just how much guilt your mother is feeling? If any. Seeing how much pain she has caused you. Could she be the plot behind the confortation. I believe she would have done anything to keep him from marring her daughter ! Our children make wrong choice's, just as we did; but yet we should be there with understanding, prayers, and support. Your Mom proved that she was capable of loving and accepting, when she extended herself to Kim. WOW!!! I think she over did it !
kandi girl I am proud of you, you are a strong woman hold your head up and like you said you fly above all the haters like NeNe . girl I like Kim everybody thinks Kim is about to use you if they only understand you are about to get big paid off her non singing ass.
Kandi,
Ever since the days of XSCAPE, you've always been my absolute favorite member of that group. You seem to have such a sweet, down-to-earth, caring spirit and because of that God is going to continue to bless you in your daily life, even WHILE you're going through these challenges. I'm a couple years older than you, I'm also a single mother and I too have a desire to be married, and I know that in your heart you feel like you found that desire fulfilled in AJ, and so you may question "why God, if You sent AJ into my life as my lifemate, would You call Him home so soon?" You may never find out the definitive answer to that question, but know that God still has some serious work for YOU to do, and even in this tragedy, infinite blessings will abound. My prayers and deepest condolences to you, his family and your family.
Stay in God's care and continue to "FLY ABOVE!"
I strongly agree with you Ursala.Kandi your the realist one of all the ladies on Housewives.Keep being the person you are and I loved you in Xscape, I went out and brought the cd and the next month the show came on.My prayers are with you.
my prayers goes out to his and her family and their kids
Hey, Kandi...I love you on Real Housewives of Atlanta because out of everyone on the show, you are most genuine of all and handle yourself with class. Continue to rise above ALL the haters; that means you are handling your business. Don't get caught up in the non-sense and drama. In the end, only GOD can judge us.
Since the 1st night I heard your "Fly Above" single, it has stuck in my head. You have captured the world's heart with your spirit!! Your talent makes your spirit shine and you are one strong woman keeping your head in the right spot and that is essential for your daughter. Tears drip down my face as I tell you to stay strong. But, time heals the heart. My thoughts and prayers are for you, your family and Aj's today and I hope that this situation (at least) makes your force stronger. Much love to the realest................ <3
I wonder now that AJ is gone how is Kandi's mother feeling these days? the woman hated AJ, and yes someone said earlier that Kandi's mother were all over that Kim, kissing and hugging her as if Kim were gold (IT JUST MADE ME SICK TO SEE THAT). kANDI I FEEL YOUR PAIN AND I PRAY THAT YOU WILL REMAIN THE STRONG WOMAN THAT YOU ARE, BUT YOUR MOTHER NEEDS A LIVE, OR A MAN.
I'm only 15 but I know more to be my age. Even though AJ is gone, please realized that he is in a better place. And it was his time to go. God calls his children home at different times, so don't beat yourself up and ask why??? It's not you or anyone else fault. Pray, go to church, get closer to God, He can make a way out of no way and no matter what he will always be on your side. God Bless You, His Family and Yours**
DEAR KANDI, MY HEART AND SOUL GRIEVE WITH YOU AND YOURS. I WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. I WATCH YOUR SHOW FAITHFULLY AND I THINK YOUR A SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL TO DO ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR OTHERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS - LOVE YA LINDA / HOUSTON,TEXAS
Kandi my heart really goes out to, I've lost a man I truly loved too. You are in my prayers stay strong and keep your head up girl and remember keep flying above all da haters. And Nene bets not start no mess cuz I might have to fly to A-town and get her right ,right fast. Luv u girl
kandi let me start by saying that i have been a fan of yours since traces of my lipstick when i realized we had the same birthday (5-17) i love you and to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord in the time that i watched the show i have seen a whole new side of u be loved and blessed and God will see you thru if you need a real voice email me babytree16@yahoo.com please with love your tarus sister tristan xoxoxo
Kandi,
I have watched you and learned to appreciate your genuine talent and compassion. I lost my 38 year old brother last March but know that there is nothing I can say to releive the pain you are feeling right now.
I pray that God will reward your generous, compassionate spirit with love overwhelming. I cried with you today and will continue to hold you in love & prayers.
LOVE & LIGHT
i am praying for you
Kandi, sorry 4 ur loss. I pray GOD will hold u n HIS ARMS and comfort you as only He can.. You are a strong person, hold on 2 GOD as tight as you can. you will never ever get a reason why this happened. GOD is in control of our lives. I wish I coul just give you big hug!!! I know ur hurting trust in GOD!! My heart breaks 4 u. praying 4 u an his children. Please stay strong 4 ur child nad his kids. you are so strong Kandi. love 2 u, DEBBIE
Kandi dont listen to any one! listen to your self,you are the best one on this show.Try to stay away from kim and nene some s*** wit those people for real and kim can not carry a tune-its horrible just like her useing ass is.YOU HAVE MORE CLASS IN YOUR LITTLE FINGER THAN ALL THE OTHER WITCHES ON THAT SHOW DO.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and aj's children stay strong and believe in prayer it does change things.
A Woman With Class-You never try 2 please d world, truly no one can;
Don't know y its so hard 4 others 2 understand.U thank God 4 every day that ur able 2 live;Not at all selfish, knowing how important it is 2 give.Never living as if ur running out of time;Living ur life n balance,perservering with a clear mind.Anything within my power i can do,say d word;Remember an Angel doesn't have 2 talk loud 2 b heard.There's so many things others can learn from u;Ur so considerate,sweet,caring & honest 2.Striving 2wards d future,never stuck n d past;Leader by example,optimistic, u r "A WOMAN WITH CLASS". Lets write some songs 2gether. ALL BUSINESS BCAUSE U R D BEST! MUCH LOVE...................................
A Woman With Class-You never try 2 please d world, truly no one can;
Don't know y its so hard 4 others 2 understand.U thank God 4 every day that ur able 2 live;Not at all selfish, knowing how important it is 2 give.Never living as if ur running out of time;Living ur life n balance,perservering with a clear mind.Anything within my power i can do,say d word;Remember an Angel doesn't have 2 talk loud 2 b heard.There's so many things others can learn from u;Ur so considerate,sweet,caring & honest 2.Striving 2wards d future,never stuck n d past;Leader by example,optimistic, u r "A WOMAN WITH CLASS". Lets write some songs 2gether. ALL BUSINESS BCAUSE U R D BEST! MUCH LOVE...................................
Kandi, you are as real as they come, i really love you and know that u are a good person and kind sweet-hearted person, just keep doing you and forget everybody because aint nobody paying yo bills or taking care of your daughter but you, i think people should just mind they own business and then agian who are we to judge aint no one perfect but the man upstairs so put him first and everything will b ok, i wish u and your daughter nothing but the best and continue to be you and do you, do what makes Kandi happy not no one else...Luv ya Toya
Kandi, love you on Housewives. Just watched you on Wendy Williams & think you are a class act. You appear to me to be the only one not stuck on themselves. Keep you head up. You are good people & God will bless you with all you deserve in a man.
Kandi i've heard about Kim getting sued about that song so you best leave that alone. Kim is a two faced person so you just need to listen to the things she says and don't even open your mouth cause she will twists your words around. Anyways shes just clinging on to you cause ain't nobody else going to deal with her ass. Also I am glad you and AJ are seperated cause it seems like you were taking care of him anyway just like you stuck taking care of his twins.
kandi, dont listen 2 those immature folks out there they are just mad because they want 2 b where you are and it was kim that bought you the song and if she decide not 2 let nene sing the song with her then that is what she wants and i would not have let nene got in my face like that i would have knock the hell out of her so what if a man has six kids as long as he is doing rite by them what does it matter and if the mom are not give you any promble so what do what make you happy it dont matter how many kids a man has you still will have baby mom drama but kept you head up and do what is best 4 you your friend xxx