Toni Michele Braxton is one of the best-selling female artists in history, having sold over 70 million records worldwide. She has a prolific career as a singer, songwriter, and actress. However, her married life wasn't as successful as her career.
But has Toni married again? Does she have a husband now? Let's find out more about her.
How Was Toni Braxton's Early Life?
As per the wiki, Toni comes from a musical and religious family. Her parents, Michael and Evelyn, were clergymen and pastors at their local Methodist church.
Braxton's father was also employed by the power company. Her mother was an opera singer who also worked in a beauty salon. Similarly, Toni's maternal grandfather was a pastor as well.
She is the oldest of six sisters and brothers, with one brother (Michael, 1968) and four younger sisters Traci (1971), Towanda (1973), Trina (1974), and Tamar (1977).
Braxton's first performance as a singer was in her church choir. She enrolled at Maryland's Bowie State University with the intention of becoming a teacher. However, after hearing her singing to herself while pumping gas, composer and producer William Pettaway Jr. persuaded her to pursue a singing career.
How Was Toni Braxton's Personal Life and Who Was Her Husband?
In 2001, Braxton married musician Keri Lewis. The duo welcomed two children- two sons named Denim Cole Braxton-Lewis and Diezel Ky Braxton-Lewis.
Her younger son, Diezel, has autism, which is how Braxton became very involved with the organization 'Autism Speaks'. She is the organization's International Spokesperson.
Braxton and Lewis divorced in 2009 after being together for over 8 years. Tony revealed that while she and Lewis divorced over money, it was actually due to her insecurities following her Lupus diagnosis in 2010.
Braxton was diagnosed with microvascular angina in 2008, and a few years later, she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a severe autoimmune disease.
Braxton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, but the report was false.
Braxton had an abortion in her early 30s after discovering she was pregnant by her then-boyfriend Keri Lewis.
In her autobiography Unbreak my Heart, Braxton discusses her abortion and guilt, saying that her son Diezel's autism was "God's payback".
Braxton broke down in tears during an October 2006 concert at the Flamingo Las Vegas, announcing to the audience that her son, Diezel, had been diagnosed with autism just before the concert began.
Braxton has been vocal about her doctor's failure to diagnose Diezel's condition sooner, claiming that if he had been diagnosed sooner, he could have received treatment sooner.
How Did Tony Braxton Start Her Career?
The Braxtons released their single The Good Life in 1990. The song did not reach the top of the charts, but it was good enough to catch the attention of two major producers, Antonio Reid and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds. Toni was then signed to an Arista subsidiary.
Anita Baker's chance to shine came two years later when she was unable to sing for Eddie Murphy's new film Boomerang. She suggested Toni sing it and her success propelled her to the forefront. She then began working on her debut album.
Toni Braxton's debut album, Toni Braxton, was released in 1993 and peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, as well as entering the top ten album charts worldwide.
It earned her three Grammys and two AMAs and she also achieved 8X platinum certification in the United States, with over 10 million sales worldwide.
Her career had been marked by enormous success, and her next album, Secrets, was no exception. It was released in 1996 and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 with hit songs like Un-break My Heart and this album earned her two Grammy nominations.
Braxton has now received nine Billboard Music Awards, seven Grammys, seven American Music Awards, and numerous other honors. She was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2011. She also received the Legend Award at the Soul Train Music Awards in 2017.
Is Tony Braxton Dating Someone?
Toni is currently dating her boyfriend and the well-known rapper Birdman. They began dating in 2016, became engaged in 2018, and called off their engagement in 2019 but they are, however, still together.
Braxton reportedly dated Shemar Moore, Eddie Murphy, Frankie Beverly, Bryant Reid, and Curtis Martin prior to her engagement to Birdman.
Despite having a romantic connection, Braxton and Birdman met in 2002 after the record producer was featured on Birdman's single "Baby Can You Do It."
They maintained a platonic relationship despite having a romantic connection. Fast forward to 2016, when TMZ reported that Braxton and Birdman were dating after the "Bugatti" rapper accompanied Braxton to her Grammy Park performance in Brooklyn, New York.
Birdman tweeted "It's Over" in January 2019, which was quickly deleted. Braxton deleted all of her photos from her account and posted a single photo of herself with the caption, "Starting a new chapter isn't always an easy choice... but always choose to be chosen. "A toast to a new year."
Where Do Tony And Birdman Stand Now?
Despite rumors of a reunion, Birdman and Braxton never married and have no trace of each other on their social media accounts. Though the last time fans saw them together was in 2020, Toni's sister, Tamar Braxton, stated in a 2021 interview with "The Morning Hustle" that they are still in love.
What Is The Net Worth Of Tony Braxton?
Toni Braxton's net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of 2022. She has made a fortune from her successful singing career as a songwriter, record producer, TV personality, and also actress.
Braxton paid $2.9 million for a 5,323-square-foot home in Calabasas, California's The Oaks neighborhood in the fall of 2014. The four en-suite bedroom home, built in 2006, was considered an "affordable" home for someone looking to move into this coveted neighborhood and she sold it for $3.4 million in 2016.
What Are The Physical Appearances Of Toni?
The 55-year-old singer stands at the height of 5 feet 1 inch (1.54 m) and possesses 55 kg of weight. Likewise, she has dark brown and black colored eyes and hair respectively.
