She’s a reality star who gained widespread recognition through her appearances on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Beyond the camera, she’s also made a name for herself with her ventures in real estate and her own clothing line. Before all the fame, she spent her early years growing up in Inglewood, a suburb of Los Angeles, where she was raised alongside three siblings. Her personal life has had its share of ups and downs—she’s been married twice and divorced twice. Her first marriage was to R&B singer Keith Sweat, and later, she tied the knot with former NFL player Ed Hartwell. From her marriage to Keith Sweat, she has two sons, and she shares another son with Ed Hartwell. Over the years, she’s stayed in the spotlight not just because of her TV presence, but also due to her business drive and resilience. She continues to build her brand, balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and media appearances—all while staying true to her journey.
There were rumors floating around, and according to co-star Kim Zolciak, she had struggled with drug issues—crack, in particular. Of course, these allegations about her never ended up being proven, and no solid evidence ever surfaced to back them up. Still, people talked, and the speculation about her persisted for a while, even though nothing was ever confirmed.