Detroit Pistons baller Jason Maxiell (26) married his longtime fiance Brandi Duncan in Dallas back in August. Brandi battled Ovarian cancer two years ago and won with Jason by her side. He shaved his own head bald when she had to be bald herself because of the chemo. Definitely a fab love story for the two. And because we know you love beautiful weddings, we’ve got some of the pics:
They hired fab wedding planner Donnie Brown (“Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?) for their event.
And Jason’s NBA baller buddies Tayshaun Prince, Amir Johnson. Richard Hamilton. Antonio McDyess, Rasheed Wallace, Maurice Evans, Jarvis Hayes, and Theo Ratliff were all there. Lots more pics under the cut…
And Kelly Rowland is covering the pages of the new OK! magazine talking style and makeup:
Fab. According to Rap-Up, she’s working on her third album now and is very close to signing a new record deal with EMI Music. It’s the home to David Guetta (who she has that “When Love Takes Over” song with), Letoya Luckett, and Snoop.
More pics of Kelly and the wedding when you read the rest…
Gorgeous looks for Kel.
And more wedding pics of Jason and Brandi:
She had the NBA wives there to celebrate: Fatima Wallace, Liara McDyess, Illia Hayes, Farrah Prince, and TJ Hamilton.
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Looked like a gorgeous wedding. Congrats to the couple!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:00 PM
beautiful wedding!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:01 PM
Beautiful Couple, she’s a beautiful bride!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:02 PM
That’s why I’m still waiting on the man for ME!!! It’s beautil to read about black love!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:02 PM
what a special wedding story! cute couple :-) And loves Miss Kelly
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:02 PM
Such a beautiful dress and wedding of course…very nice story
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:07 PM
QUESTION: Why aren’t the wome at the wedding on some Real Housewives show?? You know, since they’re actually …::cough::, married?? Why mus the black women always look like we can’t get a man to marry and/or stay with us??! Come on BRAVO!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:07 PM
i thought kelly was iman at first. the wedding story is beautiful! that’s what u call true love: someone who will be there thru thick and and thin…. i wish them nothin but the best!!!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:09 PM
sorry for the typos… my computer’s jacked up
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:10 PM
So glad to see black love alive and well! I will keep waiting for my day! God is most def. a HEALER!!
Kelly is a pretty girl but these pics are just ok IMO *shrug*
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:10 PM
The jason and brandi story just makes me AWWWWWWWWW. Just a beautiful story. Congrats to the couple.
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:11 PM
I ♥♥♥ Black ♥!!! Simply Beautiful!!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:13 PM
Beautiful wedding pics and great story!
Kelly looks like a Barbie Doll her skin is flawless!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:16 PM
Beautiful couple. I love reading stories about black love. congratulations to them both. The Bride looked georgous.
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:17 PM
Beautiful story,beautiful dress cute wedding and fun time for sure
May God bless them
kelly looks cute minus the lipstick
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:17 PM
AWWW WHAT A LOVELY COUPLE.
AND LOVES KELLY, THATS A REALLY PRETTY GIRL RIGHT THERE
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:21 PM
Glad to see a brother stick by his woman even in times of trouble. Shows some depth in character. Big ups to the lovely couple!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:28 PM
kelly lookz pretty az alwayz…
congratz 2 the married couple, his wife is beautiful…
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:29 PM
I have had the pleasure of meeting both Jason and his wife, truly BLACK love indeed! It’s good to see our Black men get recognition for being supportive and not always get media attention for negative behavior. On a side note, it’s also great to see the other players wives representing our culture as well!! Thanks for the story, made my day soror!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:29 PM
This story warms my heart, that is a beautiful couple. I know they will have a blessed marriage, I wish them the best.
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:40 PM
I hope this actually airs on “whose wedding is it anyway” I love that show; I love it even more when the episode features a Black couple.
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:49 PM
Kelly’s the cutest…so glad she’s stepping out on her own & not in anybody’s shadow… GO KELS!!!!!!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:51 PM
Brandy and Jason has a beautiful and touching story, love is beautiful and alive and the wedding is fab! So, glad to see and hear about a black couple making it work and standing by each other through it all and still get a happy ending. And big ups to Jason, he sounds like a wonderful man. Many years to them and the best of wishes. Ladies remember there are still diamonds out there among the lump of coals so keep looking and waiting for yours.
Kelly Ro is just a beautiful woman, period. Not feeling the makeup and styling choices here but she still look fab regardless
Sat, October 24, 2009 4:57 PM
Great wedding, good to see her man at her feet, literally. LOL.
Get it Ms Kelly!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve always loved her, so cute and chic, humble and genuine at the same time :D
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:04 PM
Great love story…. wish them all the happiness they deserve!!
Kelly’s next rule should be ‘WEAR THE MAKEUP; DON’T LET THE MAKEUP WEAR YOU!!’ That first pic doesn’t even look like her!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:32 PM
She is gorgeous. They are a beautiful couple. Kelly spread is nice. Im mad that they had to throw Beyonce name in the mix saying “you’ll never guess what Beyonce told her”. It must suck to be a shadow! And I thought that by now she would be known as just Kelly Rowland, but to them she is still the Former destiny’s child member.
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:34 PM
*skips over kelly*
I am glad to see that he stayed by her side! a real black man! love it!
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:38 PM
Interesting that LeToya and Kelly will be label mates. I wonder if they will do a song together. That ish would vex Papa Knowles to no end. Loves it.
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:48 PM
Really beautiful wedding!!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 5:57 PM
Kelly Looks Flawless
Sat, October 24, 2009 6:03 PM
All I can say is AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Just Beautiful!
Sat, October 24, 2009 6:07 PM
Man, that’s a beautiful story I appreciate knowing that there are some men out there even in the NBA! that are truly men of character. I love the photos, they look genuine and happy. When a man can kiss your feet, you can figure he loves you….
Sat, October 24, 2009 6:14 PM
I’m so happy for them. That’s true love right there!!!! For better or worse. I wish them enduring love and a lifetime of happiness.
Ms. Kelly is always lovely.
Sat, October 24, 2009 6:43 PM
YBF – you officially stole my heart away with this post. After I read the couple of sentences about Brandi’s cancer struggle, I had to close my eyes tight to stop the tears. This is truly a couple that God has made. This will last forever. Everyone wishes they could have a spouse that loves unconditionally like that. Before reading the post, i was going to make a comment about the wedding dress but this post is too great for stupid superficial comments. Thanks for sharing Natasha.
P.S. Brandi looked fab with a bald head too! Go girl – you whipped that cancer’s ass!!!!!!!:)
Sat, October 24, 2009 6:53 PM
THAT IS THE DEFINITION OF FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 7:01 PM
Awww…Jason is a true stand up man! That’s what I’m talking about! I hope they last. :)
Sat, October 24, 2009 7:18 PM
That is soo good to hear about a man sticking by his woman!!! <3 it!
Oh and kelly is gorgeous, me no likey the lipstick but she is still gorgeous
Sat, October 24, 2009 7:18 PM
Great couple and beautiful bride I must say. Even though she had to be bald for health reasons she looked great bald
Sat, October 24, 2009 7:43 PM
“He shaved his own head bald when she had to be bald herself because of the chemo.”—–How sweet is this?? now ain’t “LOVE” a beautiful thing…….
Sat, October 24, 2009 8:19 PM
Beautiful wedding….love this story! You should do more stories on positive black romance!! GO DETROIT PISTONS…..did yall peep that all their wives are BLACK!!!!!! Thats wuz up!
Sat, October 24, 2009 8:47 PM
shaved his head so that she wouldnt feel self consious about her chemo??
she did the right thing in marrying him. that is a keeper!!
this marriage is definitely going to last congrats
Sat, October 24, 2009 8:49 PM
WOW!!!!! What a beautiful love story. This would make a great lifetime movie. I feel like crying!!! They all look FAB!!
Can Kelly get any prettier? WOW!!!!!! She looks Flawless.
Sat, October 24, 2009 8:54 PM
Beautiful story. Probably helped her to recover having such a wonderful partner. It is incredible that all of the wives are beautiful black women.
Sat, October 24, 2009 9:29 PM
awwww this is sweet. love to see black love! Wish them the best
Sat, October 24, 2009 9:57 PM
I’m literally LOL! Jason is my cousin and it’s so weird that his wedding is being featured on the site I swear by! I’ll have to send this link to them asap. I attended and the wedding was beautiful beyond words!
Sat, October 24, 2009 9:58 PM
Kelli doesnt look like herself here in these pics….whats different?
Sat, October 24, 2009 10:10 PM
SAY THAT!!
Sat, October 24, 2009 10:34 PM
wonderful story, but true character will hold up IF he can be faithful during his away “seasons”. HALF of his nba friends supporting him at the wedding cheat on their wives to no end, they’re bound to be an influence as well.
wish the best of luck for them. beautiful wedding, ugly ceremony dress (sheer panels? fredricks of hollywood bustier?) stay strong girl.
which wifey is Liara McDyess?
Sat, October 24, 2009 10:48 PM
she is BEAUTIFUL and that wedding is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
congrats to the happy couple….love is such a great thing
Sat, October 24, 2009 11:16 PM
Congrats to the couple! They look cute together. Kelly’s looking pretty fab.
Sat, October 24, 2009 11:16 PM
HA!!!!!
Awww wonderful couple. I love it!
Sat, October 24, 2009 11:18 PM
That is wassup and rare
Sat, October 24, 2009 11:54 PM
It’s good to see and hear of a good love story wit our ppl.
Who ever styled Kelly give them the boot. DRAG-LA-GOON
Sun, October 25, 2009 12:27 AM
No it’s not rare! It just happens that all black women want to see is a baller with a white girl so they can complain and run their mouth! It is fact that over 3/4 of the ballers are married and with a black woman!
Sun, October 25, 2009 1:10 AM
I peeped it….total opposite of the Lamar Odom/Kardashian wedding….Glad to see these pics and they make such a beautiful couple!!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 1:26 AM
Co-sign
Sun, October 25, 2009 1:32 AM
YOU ARE A HATER!!! Just because his friends jump off the bridge mean he will jump 2?? your sound stupid. NOT ALL MEN CHEAT(THIS INCLUDES ATHLETES) some understand the sanctity of relationships and marriage… AND YES MOST BALLERS HAVER BLACK WIVES even thou the white media wants to say other wise…
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL and CONGRATS!!! Lets get back to getting married and respecting marriage my black women!!! GOD CREATED IT FOR A REASDON!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 7:18 AM
I guess I am the only one who is willing to keep it real and say that “Marcus” of Boomerang would not approve of the new bride’s feet…woa, not a good angle, girl!!! Everything else looks and sound fab!!! Congrats!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 7:45 AM
pls do not be offended by the truth…Gorgeous Bride, Handsome Groom, Beautiful Love Story, Bad feet photo. . . .Brandi is still winning by a long shot!!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 12:34 PM
Agreed – AMEN!!!! – ladies – stories like this should let you know that you should not have to lower your standards to get or keep a man. If you want to be picky – you have the right to do so!!! There are definitely still good ones out there (black men – oh yes!!!)- I can attest to that!!! TELL THE LOSERS TO TAKE A HIKE!!!! They don’t want to be there for you, cheat on you, blah, blah, blah – put the relationship on pause, send their bags back to their mama’s house and they can call Tyrone to come get ‘em!!!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 2:18 PM
When I first read this story, my heart was so full of joy. It’s so refreshing to see positive stories about black people, instead of the usual negative diatribe. This brother did what a good man supposed to do, and quiet as it’s kept, there are more couples out there like these two. This is the picture of true love. Remember that ladies. If you are only a dime piece to your man, I would be very wary.
Congrats to this beautiful couple, and I hope they have a long, strong, happy marriage.
Sun, October 25, 2009 4:09 PM
OK this is such a FAB wedding post! Beautiful couple, beautiful black love and a beautiful love story! He shaved his head when she had to WHAT! That is real Godly love rite there and I pray the Lord since me such.
Also luvin the first pic where he is kissing her foot “sigh”!
Sun, October 25, 2009 4:43 PM
correction “sends me such” LOL!
Sun, October 25, 2009 6:30 PM
LOVE IT ALL!! SHE IS AS SWEET AS THE STORY! BOTH ARE VERY HUMBLE AND ARE SHOCKED ABOUT THIS COVERAGE.. THX FOR THE SUPPORT..
Sun, October 25, 2009 9:07 PM
thats such a beauitful story ! <3<3
whatta man , whatta man !
and those ballllllllllers on his team !
WHOAAAA ! cuties
Sun, October 25, 2009 9:31 PM
OMG that dress is soooo beautiful!!!!!
Sun, October 25, 2009 11:32 PM
Congrats!
She looks like a princess!
That’s wonderful that she made it and they are now married
Mon, October 26, 2009 12:44 AM
The wedding story is so beautiful! I am so in awe of the beauty of black love!Congradulations!
Mon, October 26, 2009 12:57 AM
boo, you can take alll that and suck your teeth on it. a man partakin in some pu-nanny would have nothing to do with jumping off a bridge. anyone in the sports world would be an idiot to think that most of them are faithful (especially nba’ers)!
some are, most aren’t, i clearly didn’t say they all do.
i wished her luck cause she’s gonna need it.
and maybe you too with your stank ass attitude. i expressed an opinion and i guess, you as well. and mine still stands that her sheer panel/victorian bustier wedding dress is a miss. good night doll LMAO
Mon, October 26, 2009 2:16 PM
Kells is my girl but she had something to her face.WTF KELLS! Please don’t do it again, and why would you,you are so beautiful. I just don’t get it.
Mon, October 26, 2009 3:31 PM
OMG…Totally love the “getting married” pics!
Thu, November 5, 2009 11:49 PM
These comments just go to show that you can’t believe everything you read and see. Too late for Jason to be faithful. Unless it only count after the wedding. But I’m sure people can change. Maybe he’s better than he used to be.
Sat, November 7, 2009 4:49 AM
I love to see positive things about out black couples especially black celebrity couples.Now day the only time you get see positive things about black is if they are married to or sating a white person. YBF please to more articles about positive black love.