Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Accused Of Selling Out Apollo Nida

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Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker were holding onto items belonging to Apollo Nida while he was in prison, but they reportedly used the information for a reality TV storyline.

After serving five years in prison following his conviction related to charges of conspiracy to commit fraud, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Apollo Nida was released. The world watched as Apollo and his ex-wife Phaedra Parks' marriage had a messy meltdown for Bravo TV cameras just as his legal troubles were brewing. Prior to serving his bid, Apollo asked his friends and fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Peter Thomas, Kandi Burruss, and her husband Todd Tucker to hold onto a few personal items so federal investigators couldn't find them. Instead, Apollo claims Kandi and Todd used the information as a storyline for RHOA.

Apollo was recently featured on an Instagram Live interview with Peter where he voiced his frustrations with his former friends. "They sold me out, come on," Apollo said. "They wasn't even supposed to talk about that stuff." The Feds apparently went to Peter's house to collect Apollo's items and the only reason authorities knew where his belongings were was because he says ex-wife Phaedra "snitched" on him. 

However, Apollo took aim at Kandi and Todd for not keeping his secret under wraps. "If I came to you and said, 'Hey put my stuff here, it's hush-hush.' You ain't supposed to say nothing," Apollo said. "You not supposed to go on national TV saying, 'Hey, we holding this for Apollo' just for a storyline! You sold me out!" Watch clips of his interview below and listen as things seem to get heated off-camera.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.