By Mekishana Pierre
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Nivea is receiving a lot of love following the release of a heartbreaking new interview for Kandi Burruss'
On That Note.
The 39-year-old singer, who currently stars on
BET Presents The Encore, recently went on Burruss' show and courageously opened up about the ups and downs of her career that began in the early 2000s. She also got candid about her tumultuous love life, detailing why it caused more pain than happiness.
As many of her fans may recall, the "Laundromat" singer burst onto the scene with an appearance on Mystikal's hit single "Danger (Been So Long)." In 2001, she signed with Jive Records and released her debut solo single, "Don't Mess With My Man." It set off a career of moderate success and admiration from fans, but she struggled with substance abuse, failed romances, and balancing motherhood -- all of which led to her fading away from the public eye.