Kendu Isaacs, a record producer and artist manager, gained recognition as the former husband of Mary J. Blige. His ex- wife is renowned as the "Queen of hip-hop soul." Blige, with an estimated net worth of $20 million, is acclaimed for hits like "Family Affair," "Just Fine," "Be Without You," and "Mr. Wrong."
Isaacs, a Leo, has experience in music production and artist management. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall (173 cm) and weighing 165 lbs (75 kg), he holds an estimated net worth of $4.5 million. His career revolves around managing music artists, alongside his background as a record producer.
Who Are Kendu's Parents?
Kendu Isaacs' parents are Martin Isaacs and Barbara Isaacs, who married on October 8, 1960, as depicted in a monochrome picture shared by Kendu on his Instagram. The couple has maintained a private life, keeping details about themselves relatively undisclosed.
Kendu has shared photos of his parents on social media but hasn't revealed much about them publicly. However, he has previously spoken about their enduring love and care for each other.
What Is Kendu Isaacs' Net Worth?
Kendu Isaacs' estimated net worth is $4 million, primarily earned through his career as a music artist's manager. After his separation from ex-wife Mary J. Blige, Isaacs received short-term spousal support, receiving $30,000 monthly.
Kendu also generated income through his involvement at Blige's music label, Matriarch Entertainment. Presently, Isaacs serves as an entertainment artist manager at K.I. Management, although specific details about his current salary remain undisclosed.
Who Is Kendu Isaacs' Wife?
As of now, Kendu Isaacs is single. He was once married to Mary J. Blige in 2003. However, they separated in 2016, finalizing their divorce in 2018. Blige accused Isaacs of being financially motivated in their relationship, labeling him as a con artist and alleging infidelity with another woman, Starshell, associated with Blige's music label.
Reports suggested Isaacs spent around $420,000 on travel expenses related to this affair. Starshell accused Isaacs of mismanagement of funds, asserting he squandered Blige's money, leading to significant debt.
Past Relationship Of Kendu
Before marrying Mary J. Blige, Kendu Isaacs was previously married to Maurine Isaacs. The former pair wed in 1991 and ended their marriage in 1999.
Specific details surrounding Kendu and Maurine's divorce are scarce. Their relationship, spanning from 1991 to 1999, remains relatively undisclosed compared to Isaacs' more publicized marriage to Blige.
Kendu Isaacs Has Three Kids
Kendu Isaacs has a daughter named Briana Latrise Kamara, who gained popularity but faced strained relations with her father in the past. Briana openly expressed animosity toward both her father and mother, sharing that she was thrown out of the house at 12 years old. While her mother's identity remains undisclosed, Briana's disapproval of her is evident.
At one point, Briana publicly criticized her father, calling him "garbage." She has since reconciled with him. Briana is involved in various creative pursuits, working as a performing artist and founding the House of BLK, a retail company. Additionally, she has experience as a photographer and writer, appearing on the reality show "Growing Up Hip Hop." She pursued Art studies at the Los Angeles Film School.
Kendu Isaacs, apart from his daughter Briana, has two other children, Nas Isaacs, and Jordan Isaacs, from his marriage to Maurine. Unlike Briana, Nas and Jordan have chosen to maintain a low-profile life and are absent from social media. Isaacs himself has not shared much information about them publicly.
Career Highlights
Currently, Kendu Isaacs works as an artist manager at K.I Management, handling various artists, including musicians, actors, and writers. He joined K.I Management in January 2001, around the time his daughter Isabella Kathryn Coben was born and remains employed there presently.
Before joining K.I Management, Isaacs held a significant role at Mary J. Blige's music label, Matriarch Entertainment, serving as its President. His tenure at Matriarch Entertainment spanned from January 2008 to July 2016, during which he managed artist affairs, music recording, A&R (Artist and Repertoire), and tour bookings.
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