How Toni Braxton and Birdman Became a Thing
Understanding the most bizarre romance in recent memory.
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Cute Couple Alert? - As strange as it might be for some to even picture, Birdman and Toni Braxton are a couple. And we’ve had time to warm up to that idea. Musically, the pair dates back to 2002 with their “Baby You Can Do It” collaboration, but the rumored romance all started in the spring of 2016. Slowly we watched a relationship begin to unfold, and we might have to start really putting some respek on its name. Just a few days ago, Toni received a gift from Birdman and it’s a big one. Let’s journey to the beginning and figure out how Toni and Birdman became a thing. – Jon Reyes(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Rumors begin to swirl - TMZ begins to dabble in the rumor pond about a possible Birdman and Toni Braxton union. Immediate reactions: “Wait, what?”(Photos from left: Cindy Ord/Getty Images, Dave Kotinsky/BET/Getty Images for BET Networks)
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A selfie speaks a thousand words - More things that make us go "Hmmm." Birdman's latest Cash Money protege, singer/songwriter Jacquees, posted a selfie with Toni and Birdman in the back, referring to Toni as "Auntie Toni."(Photo: Jacquees via Instagram)
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Birdman comes out on stage at Toni’s show - A couple of weeks later, Toni brings out Birdman at one of her shows, saying, “Give it up for Birdman!”(Photo: The Gossip Twins via Instagram)
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The sisters talk - A couple of days before the BET Awards, Toni’s sisters and her mom go on the radio and speak glowingly about Birdman. When Mama Evelyn was asked if Birdman was a suitable suitor for Toni, she responded, “I don’t dangle in my children’s friends.” Something is definitely happening.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
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Wendy Williams weighs in - Wendy goes on to opine about the pair, calling the relationship fake because Toni isn’t cupping Birdman’s belly when they take a photo together. Wait, what?(Photo: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)
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Cuddling up at the BET Awards - The pair have their coming out party as a couple at the BET Awards back in June. Birdman says, “We’re just chilling,” when asked about the nature of his relationship with Toni. Also, a Toni rep confirms they are dating.(Photo: Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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More sisterly talk - Days after the BET Awards, Traci Braxton is asked about the Toni/Birdman pairing and she says it’s like “kissing your brother.” Seems Birdman has been around the Braxton clan for a minute. Though, is anyone else confused?(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)
