Riley Burruss
| Riley Burruss | |
|---|---|
| Born | Riley Joyce Burruss August 2002 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | New York University |
| 💼 Occupation | Television personality |
| 📆 Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Kandi Burruss (mother) |
Riley Joyce Burruss (born August 2002) is an American television personality. She is best known for her appearances on the Bravo reality television programs The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Next Gen NYC. Burruss is the eldest daughter of singer and television personality Kandi Burruss.
Early life
Riley Joyce Burruss was born in August 2002, to Kandi Burruss and Russell Spencer.[1] Her father was largely absent during Burruss' upbringing,[2][3] however, the two reconciled once Burruss became an adult.[4][5] In 2014, her mother married Todd Tucker.[6] She has a step sister, Kaela, and two half siblings, Ace and Blaze.[7] In November 2025, Burruss' mother and stepfather announced their divorce.[8]
Burruss graduated from New York University in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in music business.[9] Burruss was a first generation college student.[10] Burruss has long aspired to become an attorney.[11] In 2025, Burruss announced that she was studying for the LSAT.[12]
Career
Burruss first appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta with her mother, Kandi, during the show's second season when she was seven years old.[13] Burruss released her first single, titled "Better Late Than Never," in February 2017. The song, inspired by her complicated relationship with her father.[14] Burruss indicated she hopes to become involved in developing and supporting the Atlanta music scene.[15] In 2021, Andy Cohen announced a special on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen called "Real Housekids of Bravo," which featured Burruss with other children of Real Housewives.[16] The special aired on Mother's Day in 2021.[17]
In April 2025, Bravo announced that Burruss would be starring in a new reality series Next Gen NYC, which follows young adults navigating life and friendship in New York City.[18] In October 2025, the series was renewed for a second season.[19] Although Burruss revealed she initially planned to quit the series ahead of the second season because of her plans to pursue higher education,[20] she was announced to return with the rest of the cast.[21][22]
Personal life
Burruss has described her mother as strict, revealing that she used to have to sign contracts as a child to earn toys, which Burruss stated is a reason she became interested in the law.[23] Her mother supports Burruss financially, including allowing a $14k per month credit card spend limit.[24]
Burruss has been open about facing body image issues stemming from growing up on television.[25] After the negative comments made by fans about her body, Burruss lost over 50 pounds.[26]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen | |
| 2025–present | Next Gen NYC | Main cast; 17 episodes |
| 2025 | Dish Nation | 1 episode |
| 2021 – 2025 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | 6 episodes |
| 2008 – 2023 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | 54 episodes |
References
- ↑ Franklin, McKinley (2025-11-24). "Kandi Burruss' 3 Kids: All About the Former Bravo Star's Daughters Riley and Blaze and Son Ace". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Schnurr, Samantha (2016-11-04). "Kandi Burruss Explains Why She Did Not Want Ex Russell Spencer on Real Housewives of Atlanta". E! Online. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Cardoza, Riley (2020-12-01). "Kandi Burruss, Ex Russell Spencer 'Don't Talk' While Coparenting". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (2020-12-06). "Riley Burruss Addresses the Status of Her Relationship with Her Dad". Bravo. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Suglia, Casey (2025-06-03). "Riley Burruss Shares a New Look at Her Relationship with Her Dad (PHOTO)". Bravo. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Blumm, K.C. (2014-04-05). "Kandi Burruss Marries Todd Tucker". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Juneau, Jen. "Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Feeling 'Guilt' at First in Using a Surrogate for Daughter Blaze". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Wenger, Stephanie; Telling, Gillian (2025-11-21). "'RHOA' Alum Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Split After 11 Years of Marriage: 'A Difficult and Emotional Time' (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Ayoola, Elizabeth (2024-05-15). "Where Does The Time Go? Riley Burruss Is Officially A First-Generation College Graduate!". Essence. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Ni (2024-05-19). "Riley Burruss Graduates From NYU As A First Generation Student". WBLS. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Riley Burruss Reveals What's Next For Her in Her Law School Journey (EXCLUSIVE)". Bravo. 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Harp, Justin (2025-07-16). "Riley Burruss Explains Why Mom Kandi Supports Her Financially". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Raposas, Rachel; Walsh, Charlotte (2025-06-10). "Ariana Biermann Says She and Riley Burruss Have a Plan to Reunite Moms amid 'RHOA' Feud (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Quinn, Dave (2019-08-05). "From 'Don't Be Tardy' to 'On Display': The Definitive Ranking of Every Real Housewives Song". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Crist, Allison (2023-02-24). "Riley Burruss Knows Exactly What She Wants to Accomplish in the Music Industry". Bravo. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Mauch, Ally (2021-04-06). "Andy Cohen Announces 'Bravo Kids' Special on WWHL, Featuring Gia Giudice, Brielle Biermann and More". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Jackson, Dory (2021-04-14). "Andy Cohen's WWHL to Air Week-Long Series of Special Episodes — Including 'Real Housekids of Bravo' on Mother's Day". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Siwak, Miranda (2025-04-09). "Meet Gia Giudice, Ariana Biermann and More of Next Gen NYC Cast". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Macke, Johnni (2025-10-22). "Next Gen NYC Returning for Season 2 After Ariana and Hudson Split". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ "Riley Burruss Reveals She Was Going to Quit 'Next Gen NYC' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Franklin, McKinley (2025-10-22). "Bravo's 'Next Gen NYC' Returning for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Vulpo, Mike; Garibaldi, Christina (2025-11-15). "Next Gen NYC's Georgia Teases 'Near Altercation' With Riley". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Telling, Gillian (2025-09-25). "Kandi Burruss Made Daughter Riley 'Sign Contracts' as a Child to Get Toys Like an Xbox (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Tracy, Brianne; Jones, Sarah (2025-11-26). "'Next Gen NYC' Cast Reveals Who Is the Most Spoiled as One Star Admits to $14k a Month Credit Card Spend". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Brody, Lanae; Blanchet, Brenton (2022-10-18). "Riley Burruss Says She's Shopping in Mom Kandi Burruss' Closet After Her Weight Loss Journey". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ↑ Stone, Natalie (2018-06-28). "Kandi Burruss' 15-Year-Old Daughter Riley Shows off 52-Lb. Weight Loss: 'I'm So Proud'". People.com. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
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