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Kandi Burruss is revealing she still pays for her daughter's New York City apartment
The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star said her 23-year-old daughter Riley "runs through my pockets" during the Feb. 22 episode of Watch What Happens Live
Riley, who starred in Bravo's Next Gen NYC, previously said she has one year before her mom financially cuts her off
Kandi Burrussisn't afraid to admit she still pays for her 23-year-old daughter's New York City apartment.
The Real Housewives of Atlantaalum, 49, joinedAndy Cohenfor the Sunday, Feb. 22 episode ofWatch What Happens Live. During their chat, the host asked who Kandi supports "more financially" between her mom,"Mama" Joyce Jones, and her daughter,Riley Burruss.
"Oh that's easy, Riley," Kandi says while shaking her head. "Riley runs through my pockets."
Kandi welcomed Riley with her ex Russel Spencer in August 2002. After graduating high school in 2020, Riley left home to attend New York University. She graduated from college in May 2024 before she joined the cast of Bravo'sNext Gen NYCalongside other network stars' children, includingAriana BiermannandGia Giuduce.
"I mean, you know, she lives in New York in a two-bedroom in a nice building," Kandi says during the interview.
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Cohen, 57, then pressed if Riley has a roommate to fill up both bedrooms. To which Kandi simply replies, "no."
Kandi then poked fun at her daughter, who wants to be a lawyer, with the way she "argues her points."
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"She was like, 'Mom, it's for my mental health…,' " Kandi says. "I promise you, it was a whole thing."
Riley first moved to New York City in 2019 to complete an internship prior to her freshman year, according toBravo. During an episode ofThe Real Housewives, Kandi revealed she was setting up her daughter with a $5,547-per-month, two-bedroom high-rise apartment.
However, her living arrangement changed when she moved into a dorm at the beginning of her college career. In April 2022, Kandi and ex-husbandTodd Tuckerconfirmed toThe Daily Dishthat Riley had moved into a new apartment.
Riley revealed once again in a February 2024 Instagram Story she would be making another move.
In the June 3, 2025, premiere ofNext Gen NYC, Riley revealed she won't be able to rely on her mother financially for much longer.
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"I feel stressed and on a time crunch because my mom has given me one year before she cuts me off financially," she says.
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