Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The internet caught it ALL. π At Essence Fest's Black Women in Music ceremony this weekend β where legends like Brandy, Monica, and Missy Elliott were being honored β Tamar Braxton reached across Monica to grab Kandi Burruss's handβ¦ and Kandi was NOT about to fake a smile. The side-eye was loud. And Kandi seemingly confirmed it wasn't your imagination with her caption: "Side eyeing while keeping it classy." π
So what's the history here? We're getting into ALL of it β the decades-long tension between Kandi and Tamar (going back to their R&B come-up and that infamous 2017 tour with Monica), PLUS the Monica and Tamar beef that's had fans talking for years. If you've ever wondered why these three can't seem to fully click, this is your full breakdown.
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This video is sponsored by MyFitnessPal. π
The internet caught it ALL. π At Essence Fest's Black Women in Music ceremony this weekend β where legends like Brandy, Monica, and Missy Elliott were being honored β Tamar Braxton reached across Monica to grab Kandi Burruss's handβ¦ and Kandi was NOT about to fake a smile. The side-eye was loud. And Kandi seemingly confirmed it wasn't your imagination with her caption: "Side eyeing while keeping it classy." π
So what's the history here? We're getting into ALL of it β the decades-long tension between Kandi and Tamar (going back to their R&B come-up and that infamous 2017 tour with Monica), PLUS the Monica and Tamar beef that's had fans talking for years. If you've ever wondered why these three can't seem to fully click, this is your full breakdown.
So tell me π Was Kandi wrong for the side-eye, or was she in factβ¦ keeping it classy? π
ββββββββββββββββββββ
Sponsor: MyFitnessPal
Visit podcasts.myfitnesspal.com and use code KEMPIRE for 15% off MyFitnessPal Premium. The code is case sensitive, use all uppercase letters.
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π KEMPIRE: King of Pop Culture β new episodes wherever you listen.
π© Join the Inner Circle: thekempire.com/join
#KandiBurruss #TamarBraxton #Monica #EssenceFest #RHOA #RandB #PopCulture #CelebrityNews #kempire
ποΈ KEMPIRE AFTER DARK LIVE Returns to New York City on September 25th at The Green Room 42! Livestream + Meet & Greets Available!
Buy Tickets Here: kempireafterdarklive.com/nyc
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βΈ Patreon β Join The Movement: patreon.com/thekempire
βΈ Cash App: $TheKempire
βΈ Venmo: @TheKempire
βΈ PayPal: paypal.me/TheKempire
π¬ BOOK ME ON CAMEO
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All topics are for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Nothing presented in this video or by THE KEMPIRE should be taken as fact β everything is ALLEGED.
The opinions of callers do not represent the opinions of Kempire, The Kempire LLC, our sponsors, or Google/YouTube.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
