Brandy Opens Up on Past Relationship With Wanya Morris—Says She Was “Too Young” and Taken Advantage Of

Brandy is speaking her truth—and it’s sparking major conversation across the culture.

In her new memoir Phases, the Grammy-winning R&B icon confirms long-standing rumors about her past relationship with Wanya Morris, revealing that it began when she was just 16 years old while he was 22.

According to Brandy, what started as mentorship during her early days touring with Boyz II Men eventually turned into a romantic relationship—one she now views very differently as an adult.

Reflecting on that time, Brandy shares that she didn’t fully understand the situation back then. “I was too young to recognize I was being used,” she writes, describing how admiration and trust gradually shifted into something more complicated.

She details how the relationship was marked by secrecy and imbalance, saying she felt pressure to keep things quiet due to her rising career and expectations from those around her.

Now looking back, Brandy believes the dynamic crossed a line, stating plainly in her memoir that she feels she was taken advantage of during that period of her life.

The relationship reportedly ended after she discovered infidelity, but the emotional impact lingered—something she explores deeply throughout the book.

At the time, Brandy was on the verge of superstardom, later going on to dominate charts with projects like Never Say Never, while Morris was already an established name in R&B.

Her revelations are now reigniting conversations about power dynamics in the music industry—especially when it comes to young artists navigating fame, mentorship, and relationships.

For Brandy, sharing her story isn’t about revisiting drama—it’s about healing.

“This is about telling the truth,” she expresses, “and letting go of the shame.”