In a stunning revelation, court documents confirm that music icons Toni Braxton and Birdman (real name Bryan Williams) secretly married on August 8, 2024 – only for Braxton to file for divorce two days later. The legal paperwork, obtained by media outlets, lists their separation date as August 10, with Braxton declaring the marriage “irretrievably broken.”
However, in a surprising twist, the “Un-Break My Heart” singer voluntarily dismissed the divorce petition in January 2025, with Birdman consenting to the withdrawal, leaving their marital status legally intact.
The couple’s relationship timeline reads like a dramatic ballad: Birdman first proposed in February 2018, famously gifting Braxton a $1 million engagement ring along with other lavish jewelry.
After a public split in 2019, Braxton repeatedly denied reconciliation rumors, even labeling marriage speculation “#FAKENEWS” in a December 2023 social media post where she insisted they were “just friends.” This makes their clandestine summer wedding – and immediate marital collapse – all the more shocking.
Representatives for both artists have remained silent regarding their current relationship status or the reasons behind their abrupt marital turbulence.
The documents reveal no prenuptial agreement was filed, raising questions about potential financial implications given Birdman’s estimated 150millionnetworthandBraxton′s150millionnetworthandBraxton′s10 million fortune.
This marks Braxton’s third marriage following previous unions with musician Keri Lewis (2001-2013) and actor Eddie Murphy (1992-1993). For Birdman, it’s his first legal marriage despite his long-term relationship with ex-partner Toya Johnson. The Cash Money Records co-founder has four children from previous relationships.
