K-Ci, known formally as Cedric Renard Hailey, is an American singer and songwriter whose personal life has often piqued public curiosity. He is mostly known for being a member of Jodeci as the lead vocalist and dropping three multiple platinum albums with the group.
Over K-Ci’s career, he has been with two women officially known to the public, and these women are listed below.
Beyond his professional endeavors in the studio and the limelight, his romantic journey has been an intriguing aspect of his life. His relationships have been interesting, showcasing love, passion, and heartache.
K-Ci’s Relationships
One of the prominent names linked romantically to K-Ci is the iconic Mary J. Blige. Their relationship captured attention in the music industry, drawing speculation and public fascination. Another significant relationship in K-Ci’s life is with Cassandra Hailey.
Here is a breakdown of his relationships.
- Mary J. Blige (1992 – 1997)
Mary Jane Blige, born on January 11, 1971, goes by just Mary Blige. She is an American actress, singer, and songwriter in the R&B, hip-hop soul, and new jack swing genres.
Blige is frequently hailed as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and “Queen of R&B.” Throughout her career, she has garnered nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Awards, twelve NAACP Image Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards, among which is the prestigious Billboard Icon Award.
Blige has achieved four top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist in the United States and a total of sixteen singles that charted in the top forty in the country.
K-Ci was in a relationship with her and dated her from 1992 to 1997, around the peak of Jodeci’s fame and success. However, they broke up because they had different views on getting married.
Mary’s 2006 hit “Enough Cryin” was written about her relationship with K-Ci.
The Chorus of the song lyrics reads;
“Don’t wanna play house no more
You’re so dumb to think you gon’ marry me
I got to be out my mind to think I need someone to carry me
I’ve done enough cryin’, cryin’, cryin’ (Cryin’, cryin’, cryin’)
It’s time to say bye, bye, bye
It’s time I do something for me“
- Cassandra Hailey (2008 – now)
After Mary Blige, K-Ci went on to marry Cassandra; however, there’s not much information about Cassandra even though she is the wife of the famous Jodeci member. What is known is that they have been married for 15 years since June 28, 2008.
Even amid Hailey’s brother’s struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, which were at their worst, K-Ci and Cassandra managed to maintain their relationship. This included enduring difficult times, such as Jojo’s on-stage fall during a performance in 2008, which was likely related to the substance abuse issues faced by Hailey’s brother.
Despite these challenges, their marriage endured.
Since 2013, K-Ci has experienced a positive change in his life. He has reentered the music scene by participating in a Jodeci reunion tour and releasing a song called “Jesus Saves,” which serves as his personal testimony of his recovery from a brain stroke in 2018.
Since marrying Cassandra (referred to as Sandy), K-Ci has not been seen engaging in romantic affairs with any other women. He is currently with Sandy, and their marriage is still intact.