Toni Braxton confirms she and 'dear friend' Birdman have 'never been married', says they are 'both single'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Toni Braxton has vehemently denied rumors suggesting that she and Birdman secretly tied the knot.

Sharing a screengrab of a misleading headline that claimed she and the rapper secretly rumored, the 'Un-Break My Heart' singer captioned the post on Instagram saying, "My dear friend @birdman and I are not married…never been married.

"We are both single," she confirmed while adding that the rumors are "#FAKENEWS."

Currently, the 'Birdman Pass the Torch' singer who has kept his relationship private has not yet addressed her post.

Inside Toni Braxton and Birdman's 2018 engagement

The 56-year-old singer and the 'Til Da Sun Come Up' singer publicly confirmed their engagement in early 2018. The duo got engaged after knowing each other for 16 years and had weathered the storms of life together.

"He’s a gentleman. He’s such a gentleman. Opening doors … I promise you," the 'Snowflakes of Love' singer said on the 'Angie Martinez Show.'

However, an unfortunate incident marred their engagement. Braxton's engagement ring was stolen from her luggage at the end of 2018. This incident raised questions about the curse that appeared to be haunting their betrothal. While her Louis Vuitton suitcase was eventually returned, the diamond ring was not inside it.

Why did Toni Braxton and Birdman end their engagement?

In January 2021, the 'Spanish Guitar' singer publicly announced that she and the rapper had ended their engagement. The reason behind their decision to end their engagement has not yet been disclosed.

However, duo seemingly reconciled soon as Birdman made a surprising appearance during Braxton's performance in Atlanta in January 2021. Birdman whose real name is Bryan Christopher Williams walked out on stage to surprise Braxton while she was performing 'I Love Me Some Him'.

The pair shared a tender moment on stage before he walked off the stage, leaving their fans hopeful for a rekindled romance. Braxton posted a picture of herself with Birdman and they seemed to be going strong, as recently as November.

"Sending Sunday kisses," read her post. However, both Braxton and Birdie have since scrubbed their respective Instagram profile, of any images featuring each other as they fueled speculation about the current status of their ownership.

While Braxton remains in denial of a secret marriage, the public remains curious about their true relationship status. In 2024, Braxton is set to receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to PageSix.