Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Funding Daughter Riley’s Lavish NYC Lifestyle

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss is known for making power moves and cashing large checks. Likewise, the veteran reality star is also known for handling business and caring for people closest to her—from her mother, daughter, and closest friends. But who does she support the most? During a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” the Grammy winner revealed exactly which family member is the most expensive.

During the February 22 episode of “WWHL,” Cohen asked Kandi to reveal who she spends the most money on: her daughter, Riley Burruss, or her mother, Mama Joyce Jones.

It didn’t take long for Kandi to respond, firing back, “Oh, that’s easy, Riley.” Kandi, who appeared on “RHOA” for 14 seasons, added, “Riley runs through my pockets.”

Riley, who appears on the Bravo reality series “Next Gen NYC,” apparently lives a lavish life that requires Kandi to fork over a pretty penny to support her needs.

“I mean, you know, she lives in New York in a two-bedroom in a nice building. She does not have a roommate,” she continued. “That girl…”

This isn’t the first time Kandi has discussed her daughter’s relationship with her money. According to the Daily Dish, Kandi sat Riley down in 2025 for a serious talk regarding her plans after college.

On an episode of “Next Gen NYC,” Riley said she was figuring things out, but Kandi demanded that the then 22-year-old put some pep in her step.

“No, no, no. We said six months. We said at the top of the year, you were supposed to get a job or something,” Kandi said.

At another point in that episode, Kandi joked with Riley after learning her daughter spent more than $14,000 on her credit card during a night out.

“It better not be on the card I pay for,” Kandi said sternly. “Oh man, you got too much money to burn. You really need to figure out your finances, honey.”

Riley will appear in the upcoming second season of “Next Gen NYC.” While it’ll take some time for her to be considered one of the Bravo legends like her mother, Riley reflected on how it feels now that the cameras are following her and not the other way around.

“I’m following my mom’s footsteps, and I’m glad that I can make an impact somewhere,” she said.

Regarding advice, Riley said her mother told her to be true to herself above all else. “I feel like I navigated my own path. She told me, ‘Just be yourself, be honest, be real and just figure out what you want to do [in real-time]. As long as you’re honest, you will be OK — don’t lie about anything,'” she said.

Kandi’s statements about Riley come just months after the veteran reality star announced she was filing for divorce from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Todd Tucker, after much “thought and a lot of prayer.”

“I’m stepping into a new chapter pouring into my work, my family, and my own growth. I’m grateful to everyone who supported us throughout the years, and I ask for privacy, grace, and understanding as we navigate this transition with our family,” she said.

Kandi recently confirmed she decided to end the marriage in July 2025, citing a “specific situation” as the breaking point.

According to previous reports from The Blast, Kandi and Tucker have been involved in quite a legal battle since the news of their separation broke.

One report states that Tucker was seeking primary custody of their two minor children, Ace and Blaze, claiming Kandi’s busy schedule kept her away from their home in Georgia.

Another report explains that Kandi fired back at Tucker’s claims with documents of her own, alleging that Tucker has not contributed financially to their shared home and has also failed to provide financial support for their children, leaving the fiscal responsibilities solely on her.