Kandi Burruss has something special to celebrate, and the moment clearly means more than words can express! After navigating a challenging year filled with personal changes and plenty of public conversation, the Xscape singer recently received some exciting news that brought her to tears and reminded her that her hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed.
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Kandi Burruss Gets Emotional Over Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nomination
On Thursday, Kandi took to Instagram to share an emotional video announcing her nomination to the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame. While celebrating the recognition, she reflected on the difficult moments she’s experienced over the past year, explaining that despite everything that has been said about her, she continues to push forward.
“It’s been so much crazy stuff being said about me over this past year that sometimes, it’s real heavy, and I keep moving,” Kandi shared. She went on to say that the nomination served as confirmation that outside opinions and circumstances won’t stop what’s meant for her. “What God got for you is still gon’ happen. It’s still meant for you.”
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Put Some Respect On Kandi Burruss’ Pen!
Kandi also explained why the recognition brought her to tears, emphasizing how much it meant to be acknowledged alongside artists and songwriters she deeply respects. She called the nomination “the most amazing news” she’d received in a long time and thanked whoever submitted her name for the prestigious honor. In the caption of her post, she added that the news definitely lifted her spirits.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Kandi has helped write some of your favorite hits! The Grammy-winning songwriter co-wrote Destiny’s Child’s ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’ and NSYNC’s ‘It Makes Me Ill.’ She also has writing credits on TLC’s ‘No Scrubs,’ Pink’s ‘There You Go,’ and Usher’s ‘Peaches & Cream,’ proving her pen game has been ringing off for decades!
Fans Show Kandi Mad Love
As soon as the news hit the timeline, folks ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section to show Kandi some major love! While some declared that Kandi has ALWAYS been that girl, others took the opportunity to list some of her legendary songwriting credits, with many simply expressing how happy they are to see her finally getting her flowers.
One Instagram user @kandi commented, “🥹🥰❤️ thanks for the love!”
This Instagram user @n.u.n.u_.__ added, “I’m world wide 👏🏽‼️‼️😂 you that girl🤏🏾”
And, Instagram user @greenivy_carter said, “EVERY MAN WANTS A WOOO MAN 👏👏👏 C’mon Kandiiii”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @marley_gainz shared, “What GOD got for you is for you! Amen 🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @kailaa.g claimed, “Long overdue! 👏👏 I love when folks get they flowers while they’re still here❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @_1goddestiny_ said, “Yeah Kandi’s pen game is pretty sick✍🏾✨”
