> At a Glance
> – Riley Burruss, 23, lands Bravo’s Next Gen NYC after graduating NYU in music
> – Ace Tucker, 10, hosts a 20K-subscriber YouTube channel and acts in films
> – Blaze Tucker, 6, born via surrogate, bonds tightly with her siblings
> – Why it matters: The Burruss-Tucker brood proves talent runs deep, expanding the family brand beyond reality TV
Kandi Burruss may have exited The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but her three children are stepping into their own limelight across music, acting, and digital media.
Riley’s Next Chapter
Riley collected her music degree from NYU in May 2024, then booked Next Gen NYC, premiering June 3, 2025. The show follows eight twenty-somethings-including Gia Giudice and Brooks Marks-charting adulthood under the reality-TV glow.
- Switched majors from nutrition to music to chase industry dreams
- Cites watching Kandi “kill it solo” as inspiration
- Splits time between Atlanta and New York
Ace’s Early Stardom

Born January 6, 2016, Ace fronts the YouTube channel Ace Plays And Giveaways and snagged his first film role at age four. A 2023 KFC commercial alongside Kandi keeps the family business thriving.
Blaze’s Joyful Arrival
Blaze arrived via surrogate November 22, 2019, after Kandi’s high-risk pregnancy with Ace. Kandi calls the experience “joyous yet interesting,” missing milestones but gaining an instant, fierce bond.
| Child | Birth Date | Claim to Fame |
|---|---|---|
| Riley | Aug 22, 2002 | NYU music grad, Next Gen NYC star |
| Ace | Jan 6, 2016 | YouTuber, actor |
| Blaze | Nov 22, 2019 | Surrogate baby, budding chef & princess fan |
Key Takeaways
- Riley headlines Bravo’s next reality wave on June 3
- Ace’s channel tops 20K subscribers while he books acting gigs
- Blaze’s surrogate birth story highlights modern family paths
- Kandi’s legacy lives on through her kids’ fresh ventures
From graduation caps to red carpets, the Burruss-Tucker trio is rewriting what it means to grow up famous-and talented.

