The post featured throwback pictures showing the close bond between Brandy and her daughter. I love music. Brandy Norwood was born in McComb, Mississippi, the United States to her parents under the birth sign of Aquarius in the year 1979. In April 2010, Brandy and her brother, Ray J debuted in the VH1 reality series "Brandy and Ray J: A Family Busines"s along with their parents. Through several throwback Instagram photos shared on her story, Smith showed off the close relationship she has with her mom dating back from when she was just a baby. I'm my biggest inspiration. I love singing with my brother and my daughter. During her early career phase, she appeared in the short-lived ABC sitcom "Thea" and earned a Young Artists Award nomination for Outstanding Youth Ensemble alongside her co-stars. In 2004, Brandy started a relationship with NBA guard Quentin Richardson and the couple got engaged in July 2004 but Brandy ended their 14-month engagement in September 2005. The album was released without any promotional single, however, it was reached the top 30 in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. I've been through a lot. Trouvez les Brandy Norwood Debuts In Chicago On Broadway After Party images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. I'll probably do a lot of features and I've done a lot recently, but I'm a solo artist. Brandy’s teen daughter decided to start with a bang. Where was Brandy Norwood born? Currently, she is 40 years old and her sun sign is Aquarius. Brandy Norwood was born in McComb, Mississippi, the USA as Brandy Rayana Norwood on February 11, 1979. Billboard 200 chart and the top of the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. She was featured in Ebony Magazine's 50 Most Intriguing People. The same year, she released the buzz single "Freedom Rings". But I'm in the same boat. Brandy Norwood was born on February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi, USA as Brandy Rayana Norwood. I'll be a nun, raise my daughter, and make albums. In September 1994, her self titled debut album "Brandy" was released and reached at number twenty on the U.S. In my life right now, in my music, and just overall I feel like I'm winning. Brandy made her Broadway debut playing the lead role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical "Chicago" in 2015. in the following year, she played the lead role in the  BET sitcom "Zoe Ever After" and she went on the Slayana World Tour. She has also achieved several Grammy nominations from 1996 to 2020. Here she … Her parents are Willie Norwood and Sonja Norwood. She has also worked in some films and TV series which helps her to garnered additional income. I'm very shy about being sexy. As of 2020, her net worth is estimated to be $14 million. Famous as an American R&B Singer-Songwriter. She is known as a great R&B singer. The singles "I Wanna Be Down" and "Baby" both reached the top of the Hot R&B Singles chart and were certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Her voice has often been described as soft, raspy, and husky by music critics and Norwood herself. It's easy to just give everything up, but it takes a lot of strength and a lot of willpower to just make yourself stay on it and get up and do something different. Years later, Brandy… Brandy Norwood's father is Willie Norwood Brandy Norwood's mother is Sonja Norwood. Besides, she has also achieved the other five different categories of American Music Awards nominations from 1996 to 2000. Brandy Norwood real name: Brandy Rayana Norwood, Nick Name(s): B Rocka, Bran'Nu, B-Rocka, The Vocal Bible, The Princess of R&B Height: 5'7''(in feet & inches) 1.7018(m) 170.18(cm) , Birthdate(Birthday): February 11, 1979 , Age as on 2021: 41 Years 11 Months 17 Days Profession: Music (Singer), Features: Black hair and dark brown eyes, Father: Willie Norwood, Mother: Sonja Norwood… Regarding her educational background, she attended the Hollywood High Performing Arts Center at Los Angeles, California but later she dropped Hollywood High School and studied with a home tutor. Brandy’s paternal … [2004]. Brandy. Brandy’s mother, Sonja, served as a district manager for the HR Block. She won a Soul Train Awards on the category of 'R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year' for her debuted album "Brandy" in 1995 and other Soul Train Award on the category of "Lady of Soul Award" in 2016. Like I said, stay true to yourself because it goes a long way. Used to hide in the teachers' parking lot in junior high so girls wouldn't beat her up. Your children can be around you all day, but if you don't spend quality time with them and you don't pay attention to them and talk to them and listen to them, it doesn't matter that they're just around you. | Photo: Getty Images They got engaged in December 2012 but the engagement didn't lead marriage. If you don't know who you are, who are you really? I was more lost than afraid because I usually face things I'm afraid of. I know I have to lead by example. What are your thoughts? And The Cosby Show was my favorite TV show, The Golden Girls and Family Matters. Currently, she is aged 41 years old. In Dec. 2006, Brandy Norwood went from R&B pop sensation and star of Moesha to a vehicular manslaughter suspect in an instant. But now that Syrai is 17 - and embarking on a new career in modeling - Brandy's releasing pics of her gorgeous daughter. Also, she has a brother named Ray J. Brandy Norwood was born in McComb, Mississippi, the USA on February 11, 1979. The song reached the top of the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. In 1999, she co-starred with Diana Ross in the television musical drama film, "Double Platinum". In the same year, she starred in the main role in the TV sitcom ‘Moesha’ alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph and William Allen Young. Take a look at 12 times the mother-daughter-duo were basically twins. Her father was a popular gospel singer while her mother, Sonja, worked as a former district manager for ‘H&R Block’. And not to say you shouldn't take advice, especially if you have honest people around you, but at the end of the day, it's your gut that tells you what you should do and you should listen to that. Her birth name is Brandy Rayana Norwood. In the same year, she appeared as a contestant on season 11 of the ABC reality show "Dancing with the Stars" partnered with Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Brandy and her brother, Ray J has founded the 'Norwood kids Foundation'  with a goal of "use performing arts as a catalyst to shape the youth of today into self-confident, disciplined, responsible, and caring individuals capable of making a positive impact in their communities.". Look #brandy… Later, she dated  Boyz II Men lead singer Wanya Morris and then dated the American rapper, Mase, for a while. Contact details of Brandy Norwood will be listed below if available. I haven't felt like this in a very, very long time. She wanted to be a professional singer at the age of four and released her first single at age 11. Oprah talks to singer-actress Brandy along with her mother, Sonja Norwood, about what happens when a teenage daughter has power to burn, but no self-esteem to speak of, and how two determined women recaptured a life that was spinning out of control. A lot of ups, a lot of downs. The album reached number 15 on the U.S. Back in May 2017, Brandy Norwood reposted an Instagram comment that Sy'rai wrote to The Shade Room where the teen shut down assumptions about her family, writing, in part, "My mother … Ms. As Brandy and Whitney Houston’s Cinderella head to Disney+, we look back at the impact the 1997 film had on young Black girls. Was the first African American woman to portray Cinderella in a major television movie. Back in May 2017, Brandy Norwood reposted an Instagram comment that Sy'rai wrote to The Shade Room where the teen shut down assumptions about her family, writing, in part, "My mother … Brandy has a daughter with her former partner, record producer, composer, songwriter, and musician Big Bert. There is no information about her salary. So, between her, myself, and my will, and me pushing myself, that's my inspiration. Brandy Rayana Norwood was born on 11th February, 1979 to Christian parents, Willie Norwood and Sonja Bates in McComb, Mississippi. Brandy Norwood was born on February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi, USA as Brandy Rayana Norwood. Oprah talks to singer-actress Brandy along with her mother, Sonja Norwood, about what happens when a teenage daughter has power to burn, but no self-esteem to speak of, and how two determined women recaptured a life that was spinning out of control. She wears a bra size of 34C and her shoe size is 9(US). I love to pretend, to imagine, try new things, work with different people, and just see how far I can go. Just staying true to yourself and staying true to your passion. Engaged to Ryan Press from December 2012 to February 2014. You can’t discuss urban culture without talking about Brandy Norwood. When you get a chance to step back, you notice all these great things you've done and all these great people that you've worked with. Iconic singer Brandy recently celebrated her 42nd birthday, and her daughter Sy'rai marked the day with a heartwarming post on her Instagram page. While rambling to her camera, she took a long sip from her water bottle and advised her viewers to stay … She is an older sister of singer and songwriter Ray J and also a cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg and WWE wrestler Sasha Banks. She has won two Kids' Choice Awards on the category of 'Favorite Singer' in 1995 and 1996. Sonja Norwood has signed 62 would-be stars to her newly formed company. Parents Detail. Once in. Brandy Norwood's former partners: Brandy Norwood dated Wayna Morris Brandy Norwood had a relationship with Robert Smith. Sy'rai Iman Smith and mother Brandy Norwood pose at the Opening Night After Party for Brandy's debut in "Chicago" on Broadway at David Burke fabrick on April 30, 2015 in New York City. The album reached number 2 on the UK Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40 and at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. Her mother was a district manager for H&R Block and her father was a gospel singer and choir director.