Toni Braxton, a singer, and songwriter is one of the most successful female R&B performers of all time. She is a music legend who has sold more than 70 million albums around the world. The vocalist began her career in the late 1980s when she formed The Braxtons with her sisters.

Braxton debuted as a solo artist in 1993 with her self-titled album. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and earned her three Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Braxton has been a force in the music industry since then, recording back-to-back hit albums over the years.

Spell My Name, her most recent studio album, was released in 2020 on the Island Records label. The singer has been dating rapper Bryan Christopher Williams aka Birdman for a long time. The following is a timeline of the couple’s relationship.

Toni Braxton Is Dating Who?

Birdman, the singer’s fiancé, is her boyfriend. In 2002, the two met for the first time. ‘Baby You Can Do It,’ a tune from the rapper’s debut album, featured Braxton. The duo was shown snuggling up to each other in the music video, with Braxton wrapping her arm over the rapper’s arm.

When Birdman accompanied the artist to the inaugural Grammy Park event in May of 2016, speculations began to circulate. Tamar, the singer’s sister, has also begun mocking the couple on social media.

Birdman was invited on stage by Braxton during her concert at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in June 2016, fueling the suspicions.

In the same month, the pair made their first red-carpet appearance. At the 2016 BET Awards, the two were sat together and photographed holding hands.

The duo attended the 2016 BMI Awards together for the second time. The BMI President’s Award was given to Braxton. Her family, as well as her supposed lover, were present to express their support. Despite this, the couple remained silent about their connection.

When Tamar appeared on The Wendy Williams Show, she confirmed her sister’s connection. Wendy Williams had inquired as to whether the alleged pair was still together, and Tamar boldly responded that they were.

Tamar went on to say how supportive the rapper was of their family, even referring to him as her “brother-in-law.”

Braxton made headlines again in November 2017 when she was photographed wearing a big diamond ring on her ring finger. The artist had recently been awarded the 2017 Soul Train Award’s Legend Award.

Tamar used Instagram to congratulate her sister on her accomplishment while also implying that the two were engaged. Tamar discreetly inserted “Williams” after her sister’s name in her caption, implying that Braxton was now Braxton-Williams.

‘Heart Away,’ their second collaboration together, was released in January 2018. Birdman raved about his fiancée in an interview with Williams on her talk show. The rapper described the singer as his “everything” and said he adored her.

However, in 2019, when Braxton uploaded a mysterious Instagram picture, rumors began to grow. Her life had taken a new turn, according to the caption. Because the two had unfollowed one other, many assumed they had called off their engagement.

Those reports were refuted by Braxton, who stated that things between them were fine. The couple was still together and deeply in love. However, the pair have been back and forth regarding the date of their wedding.

During an interview with Rick and Sasha, the couple talked about their wedding plans. The rapper expressed his desire for a “drive-thru” wedding, which the singer strongly rejected.

The couple has yet to announce whether or not they have married after five years.

Previous Relationships of Toni Braxton

Braxton was previously married for 12 years to Mint Condition singer Keri Lewis. Denim Braxton-Lewis, the couple’s first child, was born a year after they married in April 2001. Diezel Braxton-Lewis, the singer’s second son, was born in 2003 after she became pregnant again in 2002.

However, in July 2013, the couple called it quits. Money was a major factor in their divorce. Her fears as a result of her Lupus diagnosis had also contributed to their breakup.

Even after their divorce, the singer admitted that the two had a brief relationship. However, the two are no longer together.