Born on July 18, 1964, in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Williams is the second of three children raised by parents Shirley and Thomas Williams. She gained a foothold in the broadcast industry when she was still studying. First a DJ for the college radio station, WRBB, she then started working with WVIS in the United States Virgin Islands. In 1998, she was reportedly fired from Hot 97 and was then hired by a Philadelphia urban station, WUSL.
Here s a look at her first relationship and the husband she never spoke about.
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Who is Bert Girigorie?
Before her 25-year long relationship with Kevin Hunter, Williams first exchanged vows with Bert Girigorie in 1994. If old reports are to be believed, Girigorie crossed paths with Williams while working at a New York City radio station. After dating for two years, they decided to walk down the aisle but their marriage went bust just five months later.