Fantasia’s husband, Kendall Taylor, is speaking out after her father, Joseph Barrino, accused him of stealing, revealing that he once asked the Grammy-winning singer for a prenuptial agreement to make his intentions clear.
The businessman says he wanted to ensure that Fantasia’s family understood he had no plans to pursue the wealth she built before their marriage.
The tension surfaced days after Taylor upgraded Fantasia’s wedding ring, presenting her with an 11-carat diamond to mark 11 years together. The celebratory gesture quickly shifted into controversy when Barrino publicly accused his son-in-law of theft. Fantasia responded forcefully to her father’s claims and went as far as exposing his recent arrest record.
On Wednesday, February 18, Taylor addressed the allegations directly during a live session on social media. He defended both himself and his wife, revisiting the early days of their relationship. The couple married in July 2015 after dating for just three weeks.
Taylor said that when he met Fantasia, he was already operating a multi-million dollar company. He emphasized that her success and music career did not build or shape his financial standing. During the livestream, he detailed his business education and professional certifications, speaking about the work he put in and the adversity he overcame before their paths crossed.
He also shared that he requested a prenuptial agreement before their marriage. According to Taylor, the decision was intentional. He said he wanted Fantasia’s family to know he had no interest in coming after what she had established prior to meeting him.
As clips from the livestream circulated online, reactions were divided. Some supporters praised Taylor for defending his name and publicly affirming his love for Fantasia. Others lent credibility to her father’s concerns, while some criticized him for casting doubt on his daughter’s marriage.
