Kandi Burruss is channeling one of the most difficult periods of her personal life into a new creative outlet. During a recent appearance on Loving R&B with host KG Smooth, the singer, songwriter, and reality television star opened up about her upcoming one-woman show, I Do. I Did. I’m Done, set to take the stage at the House of Blues in Houston.
Burruss, known for turning personal turmoil into compelling entertainment, explained that the show emerged from her divorce. “I always work best when I have, like, a creative little crazy thing going on in my life, and then I make it into a creative show,” she told KG Smooth. That pattern is familiar to fans who have followed her career, from her stage play A Mother’s Love to her infamous “dungeon party” — moments that have become part of her public persona.
A Three-Act Journey Through Heartbreak
The show is structured in three distinct acts, each reflecting a different phase of a relationship’s arc. The opening is light and celebratory, evoking the joy of a wedding day. The middle act turns more provocative, with the dungeon recreated on stage. The finale, however, is where Burruss holds nothing back. “I do a live speak on it,” she explained. “What caused the breakup, what happened, how I reacted, what I did. I tell it all.”
She also plans to incorporate never-before-seen footage she recorded when the split first began, offering audiences a raw, behind-the-scenes look at her emotional journey.
The Emotional Toll on Family
Burruss didn’t sugarcoat the impact the divorce had on her children. “I was really worried about how it’s going to affect them,” she admitted. She acknowledged that she initially underestimated the depth of her older daughters’ feelings. Seeing her daughter Riley get emotional on Bravo’s Next Gen was a wake-up call. “I didn’t even realize how she was feeling,” Burruss said.
Advice for Women Over 40
For women who may feel that love has passed them by, Burruss offered straightforward counsel: “Don’t stay in a situation” out of fear. She emphasized the importance of co-parenting well, prioritizing children, and refusing to tolerate disrespect. But for now, she’s not looking for romance. “It’s about me having fun, spoiling me,” she said. While some might call it a glow-up, Burruss frames it differently. “I’m going back to me. I’m fine. Makes me happy.”
Still Creating, Still Collaborating
Beyond the stage, Burruss remains a prolific force in music. She co-wrote a track on Duran Bernard’s album alongside Big Sean, spent time in the studio with Yung Miami, and is developing a rising vocalist named Jada with Hitmaka. Her creative output shows no signs of slowing down.
As KG Smooth noted, few stars show up as genuinely as Burruss does. And if her latest project is any indication, she’s just getting started.