K. Michelle may be part of the Bravo universe now, but she made it crystal clear she has no interest in becoming part of the network’s unofficial “Housewives music scene.”
In a new interview with Decider, the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member shut down the idea of collaborating with any singers associated with Bravo — including fellow reality stars who’ve launched music careers through the franchise.
“No, I’m not a dabbler,” K. Michelle said when asked whether she’d consider working with any Bravo personalities musically. “I’m super successful, I don’t need to dabble with any of them. There’s nobody I want to dabble with. I don’t really dabble with my gift.”
Before joining Bravo full-time, the Memphis singer had already achieved platinum-selling records, R&B chart success, and more than a decade in the industry.
In recent years, she’s pivoted into country music, releasing songs like “Jack Daniel’s” while positioning herself as one of the few Black women signed to a major country label.
“I want to make sure that this project is a representation of African Americans in country music,” she said of her upcoming album Puddin’. “I want to make sure that it is my honor and respect to the music that I grew up in.”
That crossover has already brought major visibility. K. Michelle previously performed alongside Jelly Roll during a tribute to The Judds, received a standing ovation at the CMA Awards, and later sang the national anthem at CMA Fest.
Still, despite the sharp tone toward Bravo-adjacent music careers, she made one exception: Kandi Burruss, who had a musical career of her own with Xscape and as a songwriter for hits such as “No Scrubs” by TLC.
“I know of Kandi. We do have a lot of the same friends,” K. Michelle said. “We just had a show on Sunday, me and Xscape. We’re R&B singers, so we happen to get to see each other often.”
The latest remarks add to K. Michelle’s already chaotic first season on RHOA. In recent episodes, K. Michelle accused castmates of plotting against her and attempting to push damaging rumors on camera.
