After dating for over eighteen years, Birdman believed he had finally found his soulmate in Toni, but just two weeks after their secret wedding, he is now confronting the harsh reality of a divorce that could cost him half of his $160-million fortune.

Birdman, known for his tough exterior and reputation as a “certified gangster,” rarely speaks openly about his personal life. However, the pain of this betrayal has compelled him to share his side of the story.

“Toni Braxton and I dated for over 18 years,” he revealed. “I thought she was my girl, my best friend, my family, my love, my soldier, and my life—but she never felt the same way about me. I loved Toni Braxton to hell, like I could literally die for her. I trusted her with everything in me, with my life.”

The couple’s relationship had always been private, with Birdman and Toni keeping much of their romance away from the public eye. According to Birdman, they decided to marry in secret last month because Toni reassured him that after nearly two decades together, nothing would change between them. “She told me, ‘We’ve been together for 18 years, and I’m not going to change after a single day.’ I believed her,” Birdman said.

But the fairytale quickly unraveled. Just two weeks after saying “I do,” Toni Braxton filed for divorce, citing that the relationship was “irretrievably broken.” The abrupt end left Birdman blindsided and devastated. “I thought we were forever going to be ride or die, but it was the greatest mistake of my life,” he admitted. “Now I’m going to lose more than 50% of what I’ve worked for my whole life.”

Birdman’s pain is palpable as he reflects on the love he lost and the trust he feels was betrayed. “I never believed in love,” he confessed. “But just when I gave it a try, I got burned real bad. Love isn’t real—it’s just an idea. I’ll never love again. I’m just going to go back to smashing and moving on like certified gangsters do.”

The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry and among fans who followed the couple’s long, enigmatic relationship. Many are stunned that after such a long courtship, the marriage would dissolve so quickly and so publicly. Birdman’s vulnerability in sharing his heartbreak stands in stark contrast to his usual image, revealing the deep scars left by the breakup.

As the divorce proceedings move forward, Toni Braxton stands to walk away with half of Birdman’s substantial fortune. For Birdman, the financial loss is significant, but the emotional wounds seem even deeper. His story is a cautionary tale of love, trust, and the unpredictable nature of relationships—even after nearly two decades together.

For now, Birdman is left to pick up the pieces and rebuild, vowing never to let himself be vulnerable to love again.