It finally happened. After eleven years of dodging rumors and defending their union against everyone from internet trolls to Kandi’s own mother, Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are officially calling it quits. People were shocked, but if you’ve been paying attention to the Atlanta scene lately, the signs were basically written on the wall in neon lights.
It wasn't just a sudden "we're done" text. Honestly, this has been brewing for a long time.
Kandi confirmed the split in late 2025, and now that we're into early 2026, the legal filings are starting to paint a much messier picture than that initial "amicable" Instagram post suggested. We’re talking about a multi-million dollar empire, a prenuptial agreement that’s being challenged, and two young kids caught in the middle.
The Breakup Nobody—and Everybody—Saw Coming
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker were always the "business couple." While other Housewives were busy throwing wine, these two were opening restaurants and producing Broadway shows. But that "always-on" grind might have been exactly what killed the romance.
In her recent legal filings from January 2026, Kandi didn't hold back. She’s essentially accusing Todd of being a "social media dad," claiming his "Daddy Daycare" videos are just a facade for the cameras while she handles the actual heavy lifting. That’s a huge shift from the united front they put up for a decade.
It’s kinda wild to think back to 2011 when they met on the set of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. He was a producer; she was the star. It was a scandal from day one because Mama Joyce (Kandi's mother) famously thought Todd was a "scrub" looking for a payday. Kandi spent years proving her mom wrong, but now, the divorce papers are bringing those old money tensions right back to the surface.
Why the Prenup is the Biggest Battleground
Let’s talk numbers. Kandi is worth an estimated $30 million. Todd’s net worth? Somewhere around $400,000. That is a massive gap.
During their wedding special years ago, we saw them argue over the prenup. Todd eventually signed it, but now he’s trying to get a judge to throw it out. His argument? He claims Kandi’s lawyers handed it to him at the eleventh hour without giving his own legal team a chance to really look at it.
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If that prenup gets tossed, things get complicated. They own so much together:
- Old Lady Gang (OLG): Their soul food restaurant empire that basically became a character of its own on Bravo.
- Blaze Steak & Seafood: Another joint venture named after their daughter.
- Trucking and Production: They have a whole fleet of businesses under their joint umbrella.
The problem is that Kandi was already a Grammy-winning mogul before Todd arrived. She wrote "No Scrubs," for heaven's sake. Most of her wealth is tied to her music royalties and solo ventures like Bedroom Kandi. Todd, meanwhile, has spent the last decade working primarily on projects with Kandi. If they split the "marital assets," he’s looking at a life-changing payout. If the prenup holds, he might walk away with significantly less.
The "Social Media vs. Reality" Drama
One of the most interesting (and honestly, kind of sad) parts of this split is how they’re handling it on the ‘gram.
Over the 2025 holidays, they were still posting photos together. They spent Thanksgiving in the same house. They even took the kids to an indoor water park for New Year’s 2026. Todd posted a video calling it a "family scheme" for the new year.
But behind the scenes? Kandi was filing papers claiming he wasn't paying his share for the kids’ expenses.
She told fans on an Amazon Live recently that she hopes they can be friends, but she also admitted that when you're in the thick of a divorce, "people get on your nerves." You can tell she’s trying to stay "Kandi Koated" and sweet for the public, but the frustration is peaking through.
What about the kids?
They share two children, Ace (9) and Blaze (5). Kandi also has her daughter Riley (23), and Todd has Kaela (29).
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- Ace is already following in his mom's footsteps with acting gigs and commercials.
- Blaze was born via surrogate, a journey we watched on TV that really seemed to bond the couple at the time.
- Riley just graduated from NYU and is set to star in her own Bravo spinoff, Next Gen NYC.
The fact that Todd requested primary custody in November 2025 was a huge shock. Kandi is fighting back hard, especially regarding child support. She’s pointing out that while Todd claims he can’t contribute financially, he’s been spotted on multiple international vacations.
The Career Shift: Life After the Peach
It’s important to remember that Kandi left The Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2024 after 14 seasons. She said she wanted to focus on her "EGOT" status. She’s already got the Grammy, and she’s been producing heavily on Broadway with shows like The Piano Lesson and The Wiz.
In early 2026, she’s starring in the Broadway musical & Juliet. She’s leaning into her "elevation and transformation" era.
Todd, on the other hand, is still trying to find his footing as an independent producer. He’s been promoting a film they did together called Don't Bring Your Man to Atlanta!—which, in hindsight, is a pretty ironic title given their current situation.
The Truth About Their "Joint" Success
Did Todd help Kandi? Yes. He brought a production mindset that helped her scale her ideas. But did he "make" her? Not even close.
The biggest misconception is that they were equal partners in the bank account. They were equal partners in the vision, but the capital almost always came from Kandi’s side. That’s why this divorce is so high-stakes. It’s not just about who gets the house; it’s about who owns the brands they built together while the cameras were rolling.
What You Can Learn from the Kandi and Todd Split
If you’re looking at this and wondering how a "power couple" fell apart so fast, there are some real-world takeaways. It’s not just celebrity gossip; it’s a lesson in business and boundaries.
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1. Protect your "Before" assets.
Kandi’s wealth wasn't accidental. She had a solid foundation before she ever met Todd. If you’re entering a marriage with significantly more assets, a prenup isn't about "not trusting" the person—it’s about protecting the work you did before they arrived.
2. Mixing business and pleasure is a double-edged sword.
When your dinner conversations are always about restaurant payroll and production schedules, when do you actually just... date? It seems like they stopped being a couple and started being a corporation.
3. Watch the "Social Media" Trap.
Don't believe everything you see on a grid. You can have a "Happy New Year" photo on January 1st and a court hearing on January 8th.
4. Co-parenting requires more than just showing up for the photo op.
Kandi’s main grievance right now is the "facade" of parenting. For a divorce to be truly "amicable," the work behind the scenes has to match the energy in the comments section.
If you want to keep up with the latest, keep an eye on the Georgia court filings over the next few months. As they move toward a trial regarding the prenuptial agreement, we’re going to see a lot more "un-koated" truths about what really went down in that Atlanta mansion.
The most actionable thing you can do if you’re a fan is to support their individual ventures. Check out Kandi in & Juliet if you’re in NYC, or keep an eye out for Riley’s new show. The empire is splitting, but the talent isn't going anywhere.