'Black-ish' Creator Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years

Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years

The creator of black-ish has filed for divorce from his wife of more than 20 years.

According to People, Kenya Barris has made a move to end his union of more than 20 years by filing for divorce earlier this month on June 1. He and his estranged wife, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris have been separated since September 2020.

The creative writer and producer filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 1, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

The estranged couple has six children including four minors — Lola, 16, Beau, 14, Kass, 12, and Bronx, 5. In the filed paperwork, there is a request for joint and legal custody of the kids. Barris also indicated that he will be paying spousal support to his ex.

The family show Black-ish was inspired by his relationship with his soon-to-be ex-wife. Even naming Tracee Ellis Ross‘ character after his wife, Rainbow.

This is the third time divorce papers were filed. Initially, in 2014, Raina filed for divorce before withdrawing the papers less than a year after filing when the couple reconciled. Yet, in 2019, Kenya was the one who wanted out of the marriage when he filed paperwork before deciding to hatch it back up with his wife and stay together.

Black-ish spawned two spinoffs, Grown-ish and Mixed-ish.

Last year, the showrunner announced that he will enter other realms of entertainment by launching a record label and starting his own podcast.

He signed a joint venture with a major recording label. And he’s expanded his extensive business portfolio by starting a podcast and has reportedly secured a deal with ViacomCBS’ new BET Studios after exiting a $100 million dollar Netflix deal last January.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Barris announced that he had also started a record label, Khalabo Music, which is a joint venture with Interscope Records. Khalabo Music has already signed a few artists to its roster.

Barris has brought on two industry veterans to help helm the latest venture. Gabe Hilfer, who will serve as Khalabo Music’s director of development and operations, and Nicole Plantin, who will serve as general manager.

Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years

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