Toni Braxton is a highly acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist known for her sultry contralto voice and a career spanning over three decades.

Born Toni Michelle Braxton on October 7, 1967, in Severn, Maryland.

Discovered by producer Antonio "L.A." Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds while performing with her sisters as part of "The Braxtons."

Known for her signature ballads and soulful R&B hits.

Released several successful albums, including:

• Secrets (1996) with the chart-topping single Un-Break My Heart.

• The Heat (2000), featuring He Wasn't Man Enough.

• Love, Marriage & Divorce (2014) with Babyface, which earned her a Grammy Award.

Winner of 7 Grammy Awards, 7 American Music Awards, and 9 Billboard Music Awards.

Television and Acting:

Starred in the reality series Braxton Family Values with her sisters, giving fans a glimpse into her personal life.

Appeared in Broadway productions like Beauty and the Beast and Aida.

Played a role in Lifetime movies, including Every Day Is Christmas.

Personal Life:

Has been open about her health struggles, including living with lupus and past financial troubles.

A devoted mother to her two sons, Denim and Diezel. She has been an advocate for autism awareness, inspired by Diezel’s diagnosis and progress.

Previously married to Keri Lewis, a member of Mint Condition, from 2001 to 2013.

Toni Braxton has faced numerous challenges throughout her career, both personal and professional.

In 2020, she initiated the "#TheToniShuffle" challenge on social media, encouraging fans to share their dance moves.

On a personal level, Toni has been open about her health struggles, particularly with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Additionally, Toni and her family have navigated the emotional challenge of losing her sister, Traci Braxton, to esophageal cancer in March 2022.

The Braxton family honored Traci's memory by participating in a reality series, "The Braxtons," which premiered on We TV on August 9, 2024.

The show captures their journey through grief and their efforts to move forward.

Despite these challenges, Toni Braxton continues to demonstrate resilience and strength, both in her personal life and professional endeavours.