Ronnell made headlines when he appeared in Divorce Court with his wife, facing accusations of infidelity. But the big mystery that gripped viewers wasn’t just that he was cheating—it was with whom.
Speculation quickly pointed to a woman named Kieana. The rumours gained traction when, not long after the televised drama, Ronnell left his wife and began a relationship with Kieana.
Together, Ronnell and Kieana had their hands full—eight kids between them, to be exact. Supporting such a large family wasn’t cheap, but the couple seemed to have things under control.
Kieana owned multiple hair salons and had built a modest following online as an influencer, frequently flaunting her glamorous lifestyle to her audience. Ronnell, on the other hand, branded himself as an entrepreneur. He ran an online coaching business for aspiring entrepreneurs and shared motivational posts on social media, carefully curating the image of a man who “had it all.”
The couple’s online presence wasn’t just about flaunting their material success, though. They also leaned heavily into their religious image. Ronnell even turned his faith into another side hustle by running his own ministry business. Between the salons, the coaching gigs, and their social media clout, the couple painted a picture of a power duo destined for greatness.
Things seemed to be going exceptionally well. Their relationship blossomed, and their ventures appeared to thrive. They got married and merged their lives—and businesses—into one polished brand. Their success became even more tangible (and Instagram-worthy) when Ronnell bought Kieana a shiny new Maserati, a moment they proudly shared online.
But for Ronnell and Kieana, success wasn’t just about business or even a luxury lifestyle. It was also about elevating their fame. To achieve this, they decided to self-produce a reality show called Meet the Burns.
The concept revolved around showcasing their lives as glamorous, successful business owners and devoted parents. They went as far as filming a polished promo for the show, emphasizing their achievements, their love story, and their journey as a blended family.
On the surface, Ronnell and Kieana seemed unstoppable—a picture-perfect power couple living the dream. But as we know, the glitz of social media doesn’t always tell the whole story.
The Reality Behind The Scenes
For a time, Ronnell and Kieana seemed to embody the ultimate dream. They flaunted their life as a power couple—successful, stylish, and endlessly inspiring to their growing online audience. Yet behind the meticulously curated façade of wealth and harmony, the cracks in their foundation were widening.
Despite projecting immense success online, their reality was starkly different. Most of their business ventures were failing. Kieana’s hair salons were the only ventures bringing in modest revenue, but even they couldn’t keep up with the couple’s lavish spending habits. Ronnell and Kieana were burning through money to maintain their influencer personas, buying luxury cars, designer clothes, and more—all to “flex” for social media.
Eventually, the debts piled too high, and they found themselves over $500,000 in the red. Unable to pay it back, the couple filed for bankruptcy. But true to their influencer lifestyle, they hid this reality from their followers. The polished posts continued, portraying a couple who had it all.
Two years later, despite their financial struggles, they made a bold move: relocating their entire family to Atlanta, USA, a city they believed held greater business opportunities. They rented an enormous 5,200-square-foot house with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. But online, they spun the narrative that they had purchased the home, adding yet another layer to their illusion of success.
Kieanna’s Mental Health
Atlanta, however, wasn’t the fresh start they hoped for. Behind the scenes, the couple’s struggles only deepened. The financial strain weighed heavily on Kieana, and her mental health began to deteriorate. Then came the ultimate betrayal: she discovered that Ronnell was allegedly cheating on her—just as he had done to his previous wife. The revelation shattered her.
The marriage spiralled into chaos. Accusations flew, arguments escalated, and divorce became inevitable. Allegedly, Kiaena retaliated for Ronnell’s infidelity by cheating on him, creating a toxic cycle of pain and mistrust. Within six months of moving to Atlanta, the couple filed for divorce. Ronnell began the process of moving out, but their shared home remained a pressure cooker of unresolved tension and heartache.
As their marriage unravelled, so did Kieana’s ability to maintain the veneer of perfection online. Her once aspirational posts gave way to raw, emotional confessions. One chilling post read, “God knows I would do anything to wake up from this nightmare.”
The Tragedy
Just two weeks after that post, tragedy struck. One night, still sharing the same space despite their pending separation, Ronnell and Kieana got into a heated argument. Things escalated to the point that one of their daughters called 911, reporting a domestic violence incident.
In the midst of the chaos, something in Kieana snapped. She retrieved a firearm, pointed it at Ronnell, and pulled the trigger, ending his life. Overwhelmed by what she had done, Kieana made a desperate call to the police, asking for help. But before authorities could arrive, she turned the weapon on herself, ending her life as well.
What began as a story of love, ambition, and dreams of building an empire together ended in unimaginable tragedy. Ronnell and Kiana’s carefully constructed online personas masked the pain, struggles, and fractures in their lives—a sobering reminder that the glimmering world of social media often hides the darkest realities.
