Brandy is opening up about her past relationship with Wanya Morris, revealing in her new memoir Phases that she was 16 when she began dating the Boyz II Men singer, who was in his early 20s at the time.
In the book, the Grammy-winning R&B singer reflects on a chapter of her life that began in 1995, when she joined Boyz II Men’s II World Tour as an opening act. Brandy had just released her debut album and was navigating early fame when she was introduced to Morris, whom she initially viewed as a mentor, describing him as both an anchor and a confidant.
Their connection developed during that period, including time spent working together on the remix of her song “Brokenhearted.” Brandy recalls a growing, unspoken attraction between them, describing a dynamic where they were drawn to each other even as they tried to maintain distance. She writes that the energy between them was subtle but constant, shaping their interactions both on and off set.
As the relationship progressed, Brandy writes that it eventually became romantic while she was still a teenager. She kept the relationship private, including from her parents. Looking back, she says she was too young to fully understand the situation, writing that she did not recognize what she now views as warning signs.
She recalls that Morris would refer to her as his 16-year-old girlfriend, a phrase that stayed with her over time. Brandy writes that at the time, she believed they were in love, though her perspective has shifted with age and reflection.
In Phases, she also shares that she lost her virginity to Morris, describing the experience as lacking the meaning she had expected because it did not center her emotionally. She further recounts moments in the relationship where she was compared to other R&B artists, including Mariah Carey.
Reflecting on the relationship now, Brandy writes that hindsight has brought clarity to what she describes as obvious signs that something was not right. She acknowledges that, at the time, she did not have the understanding to fully grasp the situation, writing that she believed she was in love.
Her memoir Phases revisits key moments from her life and career, offering a personal account of her experiences in the music industry and the relationships that shaped her early years.
