
I just woke up to hear these news from one of my readers. (thank you Marissa)
Kandi Burruss fiance Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, who caused all the commotion between Kandi and her mom; was unfortunately killed last night, in a fight at a strip club he owned.
I am not sure how old he was but I believe in his early 30′s, I couldn’t find a record of his age anywhere, but whatever his age I am sure he was too young to die. Poor Kandi is devastated as you can imagine.
Here is what she posted on her Twitter earlier:
“I’m about to give my swollen eyes some rest now. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their prayers. I could never in a million years imagine this happening. Please pray for AJ’s children. That’s who I’m the most concerned for. I’m just in one of those moods where i don’t wanna talk, I don’t wanna be held and told it’s gonna be ok. I just wanna cry myself to sleep, alone.“
Here is the original article from WSBTV:
ATLANTA — Kandi Burruss, the newest cast member of the hit reality show, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” is coping with the tragic death of her former fiancé, Ashley “A.J.” Jewell, who appeared regularly on the show.Burruss’ publicist, Lisa Nelson, confirmed to WSBTV.com reporter Brian Johnson that the incident has left the Atlanta “housewife” stunned and speechless. Burruss posted a message on her Twitter page Saturday expressing how the incident has left her devastated.”I could never in a million years imagine this happening. Please pray for A.J.’s children … that’s who i’m the most concerned for. I’m about to give my swollen eyes some rest now. I just wanted to say thanks two everyone for their prayers,” said Burruss.Nelson, who represented Burruss during the taping of the show, said the family is asking for privacy during this very difficult time.Burruss, an award-winning singer-songwriter and former member of the ’90s R&B group Xscape, has had numerous disagreements with her mother on the show regarding her relationship with Jewell.Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News that Jewell received a severe head injury during a fight at The Body Tap Club in the 1200 block of Marietta Boulevard in Atlanta.”It appears he was involved in an altercation in the parking lot and he received a severe blow to the head,” said Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows.Meadows said Jewell was taken to Piedmont Hospital where he later died.Police said they have not determined a motive for the brawl, but the investigation is still under way.”We have developed a person of interest and we’ve made contact with him to question him about the incident,” said Meadows.Stay tuned to WSBTV.com for more updates on this developing story.
Here is another article I found that talks about AJ’s death with more details, and that Kandi is the legal guardian of his 2 twin daughters:
New Delhi, October 3, 2009: AJ jewell Ashley Jewell Kandi Burruss fiance died AJ Real Housewives of Atlanta. We are sorry for Kandi Burrus, and AJ Jewell and six of his children.
Former fiancé of Kandi Buruss, AJ Jewell is dead. The former fiancé of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Buruss, was killed last night in an Atlanta strip club called the Body Tap.
Jewell suffered severe head injuries following a fight. He was taken to a hospital and died on arrival. No arrests have been made.
AJ Jewell’s engagement to Kandi Buruss caused conflict on the show between Kandi and her mother, and the engagement was called off just a few months ago.
Kandi is the legal guardian of AJ’s twin 12 year old daughters (Jewell has six children), and Kandi’s rep has confirmed the news. Such a sad situation, especially with Jewell having children, our condolences go out to his family.
Kandi Burruss, better known by her stage name Kandi or Kandi Girl, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer and a former singer of the group Xscape from Atlanta, Georgia.
She became a cast member with a reoccuring role on the second season of, The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
In 1990, Kandi Burruss joined LaTocha and Tamika Scott, and childhood friend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle to complete the Atlanta-based R&B group, Xscape.
After being discovered by producer-Jermaine Dupri, he eventually signed them to his label, So So Def Recordings and Columbia Records in 1991.
After getting a record deal, her 11th grade year, the group released their 1993 debut album Hummin’ Comin’ at ‘Cha.
My condolences go out to Kandi Burruss and AJ’s family and friends; I am truly sorry for their loss.