Vince Herbert — the Grammy-winning music producer, longtime manager, and former husband of singer and reality TV star Tamar Braxton — is proving that he isn’t the only member of the Braxton-Herbert household capable of going viral. New footage of Herbert’s dramatically slimmer physique has begun circulating online, drawing widespread attention and sparking conversations across multiple social platforms (source: People Magazine).

Herbert, who was hospitalized in 2012 for painful and life-threatening blood clots, has battled health challenges for years. Prior to their split, Braxton openly praised her ex-husband for losing nearly 100 pounds, celebrating his improved health and renewed energy (source: Entertainment Tonight). As fresh photos of Herbert’s transformation surfaced this week, the internet was flooded with reactions — many stunned, many supportive, and many asking the same question: “Is that really Vince?”

Fans React to Vince’s Look: ‘Wow! He Lost a Lot of Weight’

Herbert, once known for wearing oversized clothing and fitted caps — apparel many believe he used to subtly hide his larger frame — has now embraced a sleeker, more confident look. In newly shared fan footage from a behind-the-scenes industry party, Herbert is seen smiling and posing in a stylish all-black outfit with matching sunglasses. One image shows him standing beside Jermaine Dupri and other music insiders, prompting instant double takes (source: Billboard).

A longer video clip shows Herbert dancing along to “Money Ain’t a Thang” by Dupri and Jay-Z. Within minutes of the upload, the woman who posted the footage found her comment section overwhelmed with surprised followers:

• “Wow! He lost a lot of weight.”

• “No waaay! That’s Vince. Man, I thought it was the guy from Diff’rent Strokes for a second — Vince looks GOOD.”

• “Is this AI?” one commenter asked, reflecting growing skepticism around digital manipulation.

That last comment caught the attention of Braxton herself, who jumped into the replies with twelve rolling-on-the-floor laughing emojis, prompting another user to tease her:
“You gonna go back home, friend?”

Others chimed in with even bolder takes:

• “Tamar blew it! Vince is looking like a chocolate snack.”

• “The weight and stress he lost is called Tamar.”

After zooming in on the footage, another fan wrote, “He looks good, he got that skin off,” referring to Herbert’s noticeably tighter jawline and overall more sculpted appearance.

The History Behind the Transformation

Braxton and Herbert ended their marriage in 2017, with the singer citing irreconcilable differences. She filed for divorce just one month before their ninth wedding anniversary. A representative for Braxton told TMZ the decision was “extremely difficult” and followed years of tension (source: TMZ).

Herbert’s initial weight loss journey began while the couple were still together. In 2017, the same year their separation was announced, Braxton gave Herbert heartfelt public praise in People magazine:

“I’m very happy because he’s much healthier, and I want him around forever. But you know, I like a little meat on my man’s bones.”

She further explained that Herbert had undergone several medical -- not cosmetic procedures necessary to address weight-related health issues:

“He had medical surgeries to help him lose weight because he had medical problems due to the weight.”

(source: People Magazine)

Are Tamar and Vince Reconnecting? Fans Think So

With Herbert’s new look making headlines, some fans have reignited speculation about whether the former couple might consider reconciling. Braxton has spoken openly about reevaluating her personal life after committing to a full year of celibacy. During an interview on the “Sherri” daytime talk show in March, she admitted:

“I haven’t been dating for a year at all. Nothing. Not even going out. But now I’m ready to go outside… and I have to be prepped and ready.”

(source: Sherri Show / ABC News)

Tamar, now 48, married Herbert, 53, in 2008. The couple co-starred on the hit We TV reality series “Tamar & Vince” from 2012 to 2017, chronicling both their musical partnership and their personal challenges. They share one son, Logan Vincent, born in 2013. Their divorce was finalized in 2019 (source: E! News).

As Herbert’s new images spread across TikTok and Instagram, fans remain divided — some convinced the pair may eventually find their way back to each other, others arguing the chapter is long closed. But one thing is clear: Herbert’s transformation has not only stunned viewers — it has breathed new life into public curiosity surrounding one of reality TV’s most talked-about relationships.