Riley Burruss Calls Out Mom Kandi Burruss’ Parenting After Singer Says She Wants More Kids

Kandi Burruss is thinking of expanding her family again but her daughter Riley Burruss thinks the Xscape singer should pump the breaks.

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star discussed possibly using the two remaining embryos she still has with husband Todd Tucker to make 2-year-old Ace Wells Tucker a big brother.

But Riley isn’t here for it.

“I feel fine telling you to leave them in the freezer,” the 16-year-old says of her mom explaining she doesn’t “feel right” leaving the embryos frozen.

“I thought you said you wanted a little sister?” says Burruss, who in a confessional assures viewers she’s around for her kids’ appointments before getting a text that she missed Ace’s parent conference.

“That was until I saw how y’all were around children,” Riley hits back. “When I was younger, you were around 24/7. I didn’t even think you had a job. You work too much … I know I get sad when you just come back for like, a day or two, and then leave back out.”

Burruss told her daughter she doesn’t make her feel missed and then Riley hit her mom with an iconic RHOA quote from Nene Leakes.

“I said what I said,” the teen says.

Fans have chimed in with conflicting opinions on Riley calling out her mom.

“Why is Riley gathering the family right now? And why am I loving every minute #RHOA.”

“Riley was like I ain’t raising no more of y’all babies!! #RHOA.”

“Geesh, sounds like Riley’s filter is still in the shop. Can’t wait to hear the rest of that discussion. #RHOA.”

“Riley be needing her ass beat.. it’s okay to let your child say how they feel but she be TOO outspoken for me 🤷🏻‍♀️ #RHOA.”

“* RILEY is GOOOOOOOD for an ol’ nasty read. She’s definitely mama Joyce’s grand-daughter. 😂😂😂😂. #RHOA.”

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