Rising R&B singer Zonnique Pullins, daughter of Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, welcomed a baby girl in 2020 with boyfriend Bandhunta Izzy. But who exactly is her baby daddy, and did the long-term couple ever get married? Let’s take a look at Izzy’s background as an artist and their relationship.
Zonnique Pullins’s Early Life
Zonnique Jailee Pullins was born on March 20, 1996 in Georgia, United States to parents Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris and Zonnie “Zeboe” Pullins. Her mother Tiny is a famous Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter, while her father Zeboe stayed out of the limelight.
Zonnique spent most of her childhood in her hometown in Georgia alongside her parents and siblings. Being born to celebrity parents meant Zonnique had a comfortable upbringing, even though she led a relatively normal life as a child.
Her family life became more high-profile when her mother Tiny married renowned Atlanta rapper T.I. in 2010. T.I. then became Zonnique’s stepfather, while she gained celebrity siblings in T.I.’s children.
Zonnique attended the Henry W. Grady High School in Atlanta for her secondary education.
Bandhunta Izzy is Zonnique Pullins’s Baby Daddy
Fans were very curious to know who fathered rising R&B singer Zonnique Pullins’ baby when she announced her pregnancy in 2020. Well, there’s no doubt that hip-hop artist Bandhunta Izzy is a proud father.
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Their Initial Relationship
In 2018, rumors of a romance between Zonnique Pullins and rapper Bandhunta Izzy began circulating online. It all started when Izzy posted a cute Instagram video of the duo playing golf together. Pullins later disclosed that their first interactions occurred via social media messages.
“He told me he liked my blue hair and that was pretty much it.”
She revealed with a coy smile:
However, Izzy was not her first brush with fame and love. Pullins was previously linked to rapper-musician Zoey Zuko in a high-profile relationship that eventually ended. She also dated football athlete Damian Swann, who now plays for the Atlanta Legends.
So who exactly is Zonnique’s new beau Bandhunta Izzy? This talented rapper and songwriter hails from Baltimore. He shot to fame with his hit track “In Love Wit da Trap”.
Zonnique Pullins Announces Her First Pregnancy
On August 4, 2020, stepdaughter of rap icon T.I., Zonnique Pullins surprised everyone by confirming rumors that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Bandhunta Izzy.
After years of false pregnancy speculation, the 24-year-old singer confessed – “This time I am pregnant. It’s weird!”. Five months along, Pullins described her pregnancy journey as “really easy” so far.
The Challenges of Being Pregnant During COVID-19
However, Pullins admitted to one major difficulty – managing prenatal doctor visits during the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, she thought lockdowns would help conceal her pregnancy longer if desired.
She soon realized the downsides, of having to attend every appointment alone without her partner by her side.
“It sucks being pregnant during the coronavirus,” “At first, I’m like, ‘This is the perfect time, like everybody is locked in. I don’t have to worry about going out. So if I want to hide it for however long, I can hide.’ “
she says.
“But when it comes to going to doctor’s appointments, I go to all of them by myself. I ask every single time, ‘Can I bring my boyfriend?’ And they’re like, ‘No, only you can come,’ ”
Pullins continues.
“That’s been the worst part,” “I’m hoping by the time I’m ready to have the baby it will be over with. But I’m sure it won’t be, so I’ll be in there with one person, most likely. I’m just trying not to get my hopes too high anymore.”
she adds.
Zonnique Pullins Gives Birth to a Baby Girl
On December 23, 2020, 24-year-old R&B singer Zonnique Pullins delivered her first child – a daughter with beau Bandhunta Izzy.
As reported by her Fox Soul talk show The Mix, Pullins gave birth in the early hours at 6:27 AM, with her daughter weighing a healthy 8 pounds, 8 ounces.
Pullins also confirmed the happy news via her Instagram. Her mother and new grandmother, Tameka “Tiny” Harris marked the special occasion with an effusive social media post:
“Congratulations to my first [love] my LuvBug [Zonnique], My baby is so fat & cute!! Just as I dreamed she would be!! I told y’all today was a very blessed day straight from God!”
After months of anticipation, Pullins and Izzy’s precious princess finally arrived, much to the joy of their family.
Zonnique Pullins Experience First-Time Motherhood
It’s been an eventful year for rising R&B singer Zonnique Pullins after welcoming a daughter in December 2020 with rapper beau Bandhunta Izzy. Then 25, Pullins spent her first ever Mother’s Day caring for their sick little one while balancing her music career and TV hosting duties.
In an interview, Pullins gushed about the best parts of motherhood
“My favorite parts are the little things, like putting my child to sleep, cuddling with her…Seeing her smile and be so comfortable with me. She goes to others but doesn’t act the same way as with me. I’m like – Oh, I have my little person! That’s my favorite part right now.”
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Pullins also confessed the toughest aspects she didn’t anticipate
“The most difficult part is not being able to move around freely. I never thought about how I can’t just go get my nails done or even shower when I want to. I’ve got to make sure my baby is okay first…I don’t take long showers anymore. She wakes up early so I don’t get to sleep in. Getting used to all those changes is difficult.”
Izzy’s already father to two children
While newborn Zonnique is Bandhunta Izzy’s third child, the rapper was already a hands-on dad to two young kids from previous relationships.
Izzy is quite private about his personal life and has not revealed the identity of his baby mama(s). But his Instagram indicates he shares a daughter, Skye, now 5 years old as of May 2022, and a 3-year-old son born in January 2019.
While coy about his son’s name, Izzy often shares glimpses into Skye and the boy’s birthdays, daily antics, and fond daddy-kid moments.
Have Zonnique Pullins and Bandhunta Izzy Split?
According to an update by Lipstick Alley, it looks like singer Zonnique Pullins and rapper baby daddy Bandhunta Izzy have broken up.
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The report states that the duo, who started dating in 2018 and welcomed a daughter in December 2020, recently unfollowed each other and deleted a couple of pictures on social media – sparking rumors of a split.
The news, though unconfirmed by either party, evoked mixed reactions from fans in the comments:
“They were together for so long, thought he would have proposed like Zonnique’s sister’s boyfriend with blonde locs did.”
One fan argued
“She was too pretty for his bum a*s but Zonnique is a young goofball, so that’s what she gets. He got other kids too right?”
Another blasted Izzy
“Who thought this relationship would last anyway?”
On the other hand, some felt the breakup was inevitable
Zonnique Pullins Musical Career and Beyond Music
Born to R&B star Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, musical prodigy Zonnique Pullins harbored singer-songwriter dreams from childhood. Tiny conceived an all-girls pop group for her daughter and her friends in 2009 – the OMG Girlz.
With Pullins as the frontwoman flanked by fellow members Reginae Carter, Lourdes Rodriguez, Bahja Rodriguez and Breanna Womack over the years, OMG Girlz quickly rose to fame. Their big break was a headlining set at the nationally telecast Scream Tour: Next Generation in 2011 after acing a music contest, instantly upping their visibility.
Buoying on hits like ‘Where The Boys At?’ and ‘Gucci This (Gucci That)’, OMG Girlz got signed by Interscope/Streamline Records. They dropped popular singles, went on tours with Mindless Behavior, and bagged the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist in 2013 at the peak of their success.
OMG Girlz announced their split in 2015. Pullins then focused on jumpstarting her solo music career. She released her debut single ‘Nun For Free’ followed by more tracks in 2015, before unveiling her maiden EP ‘Love Jones’ in 2017.
Pullins also appeared alongside her family on the hit reality television show “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” from 2011-2017.
