Draft:Andre Bramwell

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Declined by Theroadislong 54 days ago. Last edited by BigfellaAutoExpress 54 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. BigfellaAutoExpress (talk) 18:32, 15 August 2026 (UTC)

Andre Bramwell

Career

Candyman Vending

Bramwell founded Candyman Vending in Houston in 2010. Vending Market Watch identifies him as the company's founder and says he began with bulk vending and gumball machines before moving into full-line soda and snack vending.

He later developed customized vending machines for music artists. The publication says his work included a partnership with Riff Raff and describes the development of the customized machines. Black Enterprise reported that Bramwell worked with Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone on customized vending machines and related promotional opportunities.

Vending Times reported in October 2015 that Candyman Vending distributed Kevin Gates' IDGT energy drink through vending machines in Houston and Austin. The article also identified Bramwell's work with Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone. ^[1]

In 2014 Andre Bramwell partnered with rappers Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone in an effort to bring a new and creative way to market his vending business to the masses. ^[2]

Andre Bramwell created custom vending machines for Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone. ^[3]

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Kevin Gates

In October 2015, Candyman Vending Services began distributing Kevin Gates' IDGT energy drink. The drink was named after Gates' song "I Don't Get Tired."

Candyman Vending sold the drink through its vending machines in the Houston and Austin areas. Vending Times identified Andre Bramwell as the person behind Candyman's partnerships with hip-hop artists. HipHopDX reported that Bramwell was the CEO of Candyman Vending Services and described his previous work with Riff Raff and Krayzie Bone.

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