How Kandi Burruss Made Nearly $3 Million After Leaving ‘RHOA’

In 2024, Kandi Burruss revealed she was leaving “RHOA” after 15 years to pursue different initiatives. In March 2025, it was revealed that one among her endeavors earned her almost $3 million.

In August 2024, it was revealed that Burruss, who rose to fame within the ’90s as a part of the lady group XSCAPE, would be part of the manufacturing group for Broadway’s “Othello.”

“Othello” opened on the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York Metropolis on March 23 and can proceed its restricted engagement run by means of early June 2025.

The manufacturing tells the story of Othello, a common within the Venetian military whose marriage is turned the other way up when his supposedly reliable ensign suggests the latter’s spouse could possibly be dishonest on him. In line with the present’s official synopsis, it is a story of “tragedy of revenge, jealousy, and intrigue.”

Whereas chatting with Waymaker Journal about her expansive profession, Burruss opened up about how “Othello” differs from exhibits with an analogous theme.

In line with her, the 2025 manufacturing of the story is not just like the others. “It is starring Denzel Washington. It is set in 2028. The garments are fashionable. The supply feels actual and passionate. You may see your self in it — although they’re nonetheless utilizing Shakespeare’s phrases,” she stated.

Burruss additionally defined why producing such a present means a lot to her as a businesswoman of coloration.

“Within the alternatives that I get, I am all the time attempting to raise and make manner for extra alternative for folks like myself. For Black folks, folks of coloration, and girls,” she stated. “We had folks coming to New York to see a present [who’d never been to Broadway before]… We’re not simply ready for the individuals who already go to exhibits. We’re making our exhibits the vacation spot.”

Burruss’ producing credit score for “Othello” is not the primary time the leisure juggernaut has had her title tied to a Broadway manufacturing.

Whereas showing on later seasons of “RHOA,” the “Understanding” singer shared behind-the-scenes glimpses into what went into producing her first present, “Ideas of a Coloured Man.”

Later, she added one other producing credit score to her resume by engaged on the revival of “The Wiz,” which first starred huge names like Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.

Nonetheless, it would not finish there. Earlier than taking over backstage work, she starred in “Chicago” as Mama Matron Morton, a musical different “Real Housewives” and Bravo stars have been in, together with NeNe Leakes, Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne, and “Vanderpump Guidelines'” Ariana Madix.

In a earlier interview, Burruss reflected on her stint on the hit actuality present “RHOA.” After becoming a member of the solid throughout its second season in 2009, the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter grew to become a mainstay, holding a peach till the top of season 15.

Whereas chatting with Sherri Shepherd on her present “Sherri,” the truth star, who additionally appeared on “Superstar Massive Brother” and “The Masked Singer,” seemingly did not have any regrets about leaving her function on the present in her rearview.

In actual fact, she admitted she was “greater than excited” to maneuver on to different issues.

Might Burruss ever return to the collection sooner or later? Presumably. However as of proper now, she’s centered on her targets. “I’ve huge goals, y’all,” she stated. “Y’all know I wish to win a Tony [Award].”

Along with her work on Broadway, Burruss has remained booked and busy.

Lately, the mom of three wrapped up a job on the scripted tv collection “The Chi,” the place she performed Roselyn Perry, a pointy political strategist. She additionally appeared in season 2 of Hulu’s authorized drama “Cheap Doubt.”

Amid all of that, the powerhouse star has continued pitching and creating actuality exhibits, like “Kandi & The Gang” and “SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B.”