Kandi Burruss

Kandi Lenice Burruss arrived in Atlanta on May 17, 1976, carrying a voice that would soon define an era of R&B. She first stepped into the spotlight in 1992 as part of Xscape, a multi-platinum vocal group that dominated the charts. Her career quickly expanded beyond performing to become a powerhouse behind the scenes. As a songwriter, she penned massive hits like "Bills, Bills, Bills" for Destiny's Child and "There You Go" for Pink. The industry recognized her talent early when she took home a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2000 for writing TLC's "No Scrubs". Her solo work also found success, with tracks like "Don't Think I'm Not" reaching the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. Television became another major chapter in her life after she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Appearing from the second through the fifteenth season, she established herself as one of the longest-serving members of the franchise. Viewers followed her journey across various spinoffs including Kandi's Wedding and Xscape: Still Kickin' It. Her competitive spirit shone on other shows too. She placed fifth on Celebrity Big Brother before claiming victory as the first female champion on the third season of The Masked Singer, where she performed as a Koala. Film credits include a recurring role as Roselyn Perry in the Showtime drama The Chi. Burruss continued to evolve her craft by moving into theater production. Her work on the 2022 Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Play. Across six films and over two dozen television appearances, she has maintained relevance for decades. From singing in groups to producing stage plays, she remains a versatile force in entertainment without ever resting on past achievements.[edit]