Toni Braxton and Birdman are celebrating their first wedding anniversary, and it’s been a wild ride.
The couple, who have been on and off for years, secretly tied the knot on August 8, 2024. But just two weeks later, the newlywed bliss seemed to be short-lived when Toni filed for divorce, only to dismiss the petition five months later.
The singer, 57, and rapper, 56, have kept their relationship status a secret from the public for a while, but it all came out today when Toni posted a photo on her Instagram with a simple caption: “Happy Anniversary.” The close-up shot showed her hands holding a bouquet of white flowers, with a massive, canary-yellow diamond ring on her finger. Many believe the post is her way of announcing that the couple has made it through their first year of marriage.
The romance between Toni and Birdman has been a rollercoaster. The two started dating in 2016 after being friends for over a decade. In a 2018 interview with PEOPLE, Toni said she never expected her friendship with her “bestie for like 15 or 16 years” would turn into something more. “I never thought we would be dating or getting married,” she said.
In February 2018, she confirmed their engagement on Braxton Family Values, flashing the canary-yellow diamond ring that Birdman had designed for her. But by 2019, the two had reportedly called off the engagement, scrubbing their Instagram accounts clean and unfollowing each other.
Public speculation intensified at the end of last year. As recently as December 31, 2023, Toni was still shutting down marriage rumors, insisting they were both single.
And now? A first wedding anniversary post.
A year after they secretly said “I do,” and months after Toni almost called it quits, it seems the couple is back on track.
Fans are still scratching their heads, but one thing’s clear: Toni Braxton and Birdman’s love story is anything but ordinary.
