Singer and actress Brandy Norwood has opened up about a previously rumored relationship with Wanya Morris, revealing details in her new memoir Phases.
In the book, Brandy confirms that she began dating Morris around 1995 when she was 16 and he was 22, shortly after they met during the early stages of her music career.
She described initially admiring him as both a mentor and an established artist, but later reflected on how that dynamic influenced the relationship. According to her, Morris privately referred to himself as her boyfriend, though he did not publicly acknowledge the relationship.
Brandy said she believed they were deeply in love at the time, describing it as her understanding of love as a teenager.
She also shared that her early experiences in the relationship left her feeling that her perspective and emotional maturity were still developing, which shaped how she viewed certain decisions at the time.
According to her account, the relationship eventually ended after she discovered he had been unfaithful. She said the moment marked a turning point, leading her to reassess what she had experienced.
The revelation has sparked renewed discussion among fans, particularly around power dynamics, age differences, and the challenges young artists may face when navigating relationships within the entertainment industry.