Toni Braxton and Birdman quietly said “I do” last summer, but the honeymoon phase ended almost instantly.
The legendary singer and the rap mogul wed on August 8, 2024, but court documents reveal Braxton filed for divorce just two weeks later, citing a separation date of August 10—merely 48 hours into their marriage.
Identified only as “T.B.” and “B.W.” in legal filings, the couple’s short-lived union was described as “irretrievably broken,” as reported by PEOPLE.
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In a surprising twist, Braxton dismissed her divorce petition against Birdman just five months after filing, with the rapper also signing off on the decision.
While reps for the couple have not commented, the pair’s relationship has long defied expectations.
The two began dating in 2016 during Braxton’s battle with Lupus, finding comfort in a bond that had spanned over a decade as close friends.
In a 2018 interview, the R&B icon admitted she never imagined her longtime “bestie” would become her romantic partner — let alone her husband.
Braxton and Birdman’s relationship has seen its share of highs and lows. In February 2018, Braxton confirmed their engagement after two years of dating, revealing the news on Braxton Family Values while showing off a custom canary yellow diamond ring designed by Birdman himself.
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But by early 2019, wedding plans were off. The couple unfollowed each other on Instagram and wiped their accounts clean.
Birdman hinted at the split by posting “It’s over” on his Story, while Braxton shared a cryptic New Year’s message about fresh starts, writing, “Always choose to be chosen.”
Braxton and Birdman reignited speculation about their relationship in late 2023 after reuniting onstage during her Atlanta tour stop.
However, Braxton swiftly shut down marriage rumors.
In 2023, on New Year’s Eve, she publicly debunked reports claiming they had tied the knot in a private ceremony in Mexico.
“My dear friend @birdman and I are not married…never been married. We are both single,” she wrote in the caption of an Instagram post.
