Brandy Barbie hits big on Instagram nearly two decades after initial release

Brandy's Barbie doll from 1999 has become an Instagram sensation..

Mar 28, 2016

In 1999, Barbie unveiled a Brandy Norwood doll, complete with box braids and a gorgeously chocolate complexion, but despite the fact that nearly two decades has passed, one very dedicated Brandy fan is making sure that Brandy Barbie has her full day in the spotlight.

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The fan, Tyren Redd, has created an Instagram account called 4everbarbiebrandy that features Brandy Barbie in almost 70 posts, each featuring carefully styled outfits from Brandy’s real life looks as well as fabulous hairstyles.

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The account already had a following of 11,000 people and is growing in popularity, so much so that even Brandy herself noticed.

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“I’m so floored that my doll was reincarnated through the creative imagination of one of my most loyal stars, Tyren Redd,” Norwood told ETonline. “All the love that is shown to my doll and her Instagram page is greatly appreciated, and at the same time, shocking.”

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