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Since the premiere of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Atlanta,' there has been widespread speculation over the identity of "Big Poppa," the mystery boyfriend of Kim Zolciak, one of the show's stars.
Turns out, Big Poppa is Lee Najjar, a very successful – and married – real estate mogul based in Atlanta. TMZ cameras were the first to capture images of Zolciak and Najjar on a romantic vacation at the Hotel Atlantis in the Bahamas last November.
Zolciak, a single mother of two, has always been mum on who was footing the bill for her extravagant lifestyle, but at the first season reunion special, her co-star NeNe Leakes let it be known that Big Poppa was very married.
"Keep your legs closed to married men," charged Leakes, who used to be friends with Zolciak.
Though Bravo has capitalized on the mystery of "Big Poppa," Najjar is seeking a low profile.
Earlier this year, he made an appearance on the MTV series 'Teen Cribs,' where his daughter, Katelin, and son, Jamen, gave a tour of their tricked-out mansion. Najjar's wife – whose name is coincidentally Kimberly – also turned up in the episode, cooking spaghetti.
The spacious estate features a movie theater, music studio, beauty salon, game room, basketball court and countless other amenities. Najjar, who appeared in photos during 'Teen Cribs' alongside Jermaine Dupri and other celebrities, has no qualms about spoiling his children, particularly his daughter, as he notes on the MTV special. (SEE THE VIDEO BELOW)
"Katelin is our only daughter, and she is daddy's girl. She is my princess."
BV Newswire tracked down an exclusive photo of Najjar with mega-producer Dallas Austin taken May 16 at Austin's annual fundraiser.
Ironically, Austin is still letting the public know that he won't be helping Zolciak further her country music career anytime soon. Via his Twitter page, he recently wrote: "Don't ever put that house wives b***h in serious music convo please!!! It's unfair to real talented people. It was only for broken dreams TV!!"
Last year, Austin took to his MySpace page to say: "We are not doing a song, we are not doing an album ... that was only for television!"
According to a season preview of 'Housewives,' Big Poppa will make an appearance, and Grammy Award winner Kandi Burruss, the newest cast member, will work with Zolciak in the studio.There is no word on whether Najjar and his wife are still together or whether he's back with Zolciak.
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By: Tia on 8/13/2009 7:08PM
I have a question and I didn't watch the first season so forgive me if I'm mis-speaking, but don't you have to be married to be a housewife let a lone a "Real Housewife"? Just a question. ???
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By: Fee-Fee on 8/16/2009 2:16AM
I know, right!!! Only two of them were married and Kim and Sheree were not "Housewives" of anybody, they were ex-housewives, or at least one was. I don't blame Ne-Ne for not being her friend anymore. I would not want to be associated with anyone who's cheating on their spouse.
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By: beautifulone on 8/13/2009 7:17PM
So "Big Poppa" revealed...not bad looking. Yes, I agree, Kim has to stop depending on a man. If she is going to pursue her wig line, do it. Her daughters are growing up and watching her, set a good example. I hope she can be financially independent, and pursue her goals, and live right....and you never know the right one may come.
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By: yvette streeter on 8/14/2009 12:28AM
me,and my boyfriend watch the houeswives,it's pretty good too.i love nene's hair,i went out and bought me a wig just like hers.divas
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By: kim on 8/14/2009 1:31PM
I never miss an episode of this....I have a feeling that Kim tends to lie and want to manipulate people. She should be ashamed of herself for sleeping with married man. It seems like she is doing just for money and status. If they're not together now, I'm sure she's looking for someone to take his place. Come on now...he bought her a Bentley, jewelry, anything she wanted and she had to be sleeping with him. She needs to spend more time with her children and stop causing drama.
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By: Samantha Lehman on 8/14/2009 2:01PM
It's bad enough I had to stop watching RHofOC when each season the (newer) women became less classy, & RHofNJ was ridiculous.....but, RHofAtlanta absolutely sucks. I've never seen such "trash" & I consider myself open minded. These so-called ladies are bottom suckers with absolutely no class. Give me a show that has REAL classy rich people & I just might tune in.
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By: shaking my head on 8/14/2009 3:09PM
I CANT BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE WATCH THIS "TRASH". NO WONDER OUR SOCIETY IS SO MESSED UP, PEOPLE HAVE NO MORALS THESE DAYS. GET OFF YOUR ASSES AND RAISE THESE FOOLS THAT YOU PRODUCE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR BEHAVOR. BELIEVE ME, IF YOU WERE A RESPONSIBLE PARENT YOU WOULDNT BE WATCHING THIS CRAP. GET A FREAKING LIFE!
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By: charlene on 8/14/2009 3:23PM
oh wow someone is upset about something...damn...is it really necessary? It's just entertainment...to each it's own...if these people are willing to embarrass themselves on tv to make a few dollars then so be it...it's not you so why even stress about it? just because certain people watch this show means that they lack good parenting skills? Grow up girl/boy whatever you may be. you probably do some bogus stuff in ya life they we do not condone on but yet would u really care? Hell No!!! U don't know us so why should u right? Exactly!!! go put all ya time and effort on slandering something else or better yet if u are a mother/father or have kids put that effort into maintaing a happy home!!!
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By: meme on 8/18/2009 9:11AM
I know. like 81%
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By: SIB on 8/21/2009 8:53AM
Apparently you're watching it to know that it's trash. And what does watching a television show have to do with being a good parent and raising kids... I mean what is all that damn mumbo jumbo!!!about being responsible. Give me a freaking break! You need to realize that this is for entertainment purposes only, it is not intended to upset anyone or offend anyone, the sooner you come to terms with it, i'm sure you will come the hell down! You have a choice to either watch it or not and for those of us that want to be entertained or amused ahahahah, we will continue to patronize Bravo Tv.
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