Tamar Braxton Sparks Controversy After On-Stage Moment with Birdman at ComplexCon Las Vegas

Singer and reality star Tamar Braxton caused quite a stir after being spotted dancing and interacting closely with her sister Toni Braxton’s husband, Birdman, during the October 25 “Verzuz” showcase at ComplexCon Las Vegas. The event featured an epic face-off between two legendary New Orleans record labels — Cash Money Records and No Limit Records — and drew a packed crowd of hip-hop fans and industry insiders.

According to multiple outlets (People, Page Six, Rolling Stone), Tamar attended the show to support her sister Toni, who was unable to make it, and her brother-in-law Birdman, the CEO of Cash Money. However, what began as a show of family loyalty quickly turned into social-media chaos as clips of Tamar on stage began circulating online.

In the footage, Tamar can be seen smiling beside Birdman, even wiping sweat from his forehead and holding his arm as he prepared to perform the Big Tymers’ 2000 hit “#1 Stunna.” While some found the gesture harmless, others called it “inappropriate” and “crossing boundaries,” especially given that Toni and Birdman’s marriage has already been under public scrutiny.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) questioned, “Now why was you on stage with yo sister man?” Tamar fired back, saying she was only there because her sister couldn’t attend:

“Cause she couldn’t be here and she love her husband so ima hold it down for HER AND MY BROTHER!!!! TF!!??”

Her blunt response didn’t silence critics. Many online comments labeled the interaction “disgusting and distasteful,” while others defended Tamar as simply being supportive. As one observer noted, “If Toni was touching her man, Tamar would be mad. Double standards are wild.”

The drama comes just days after an explosive episode of The Braxtons (WE tv), where Tamar and her sister Towanda Braxton nearly came to physical blows. During a tense family dinner, Towanda accused Tamar of sleeping with one of Toni’s former boyfriends. The shocking accusation left viewers — and even Toni herself — visibly stunned. When Tamar demanded to know who Towanda was referring to, production muted the name, but Tamar’s furious reaction hinted that there might be truth behind the claim.

As the confrontation escalated, Tamar threw water at her sister and stormed off set, calling her “low down.” She later took to Instagram Story to write, “Baby, it NEVER gave whore… but it always have THIEF!! Stay tuned for story time.”

The scandal has reignited interest in the Braxton family’s long history of feuds, money disputes, and love triangles. Over the years, the sisters have often clashed on-screen about finances and loyalty, with tensions sometimes spilling over onto social media.

Toni Braxton, the Grammy-winning “Un-Break My Heart” singer, has had her share of high-profile romances. She briefly dated actor Shemar Moore in the mid-1990s and later married Keri Lewis of Mint Condition in 2001, with whom she shares two sons. After their 2013 divorce, Toni began dating Birdman in 2016. The couple got engaged in 2018, quietly married in August 2024, and — just two weeks later — Toni filed for divorce, calling the marriage “irretrievably broken.” Yet by early 2025, she withdrew the papers, and the two reconciled. (Sources: Entertainment Tonight, People)

Tamar, for her part, is no stranger to controversy. During her eight-year marriage to producer Vince Herbert, tabloids frequently reported rumors of infidelity on both sides. In 2016, one entertainment site alleged that Vince suspected Tamar of cheating with a “high-profile man” and even hired a private investigator — a claim he later denied in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Tamar later implied online that Vince fathered a child with another woman, though all parties denied the accusations.

Now, with new footage from ComplexCon circulating and the Braxtons episode still trending, Tamar finds herself back at the center of speculation. Fans are divided — some call her actions disrespectful, while others insist she was merely standing in for her sister and showing family support.

As one commentator put it, “Tamar always ends up in situations that make her look bad, even when her heart might be in the right place.”

Whether the moment was innocent or inappropriate, one thing is certain: the Braxton family’s drama continues to be as captivating as their music — and Tamar, for better or worse, remains its most unpredictable star.