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  • Tameka Foster Raymond Wants You To Know… [OFFICIAL STATEMENT RE: CUSTODY BATTLE]

    Aug, 3 2012 | Written by ATLien

    I exclusively revealed a few days ago that Usher Raymond had chose to move forward with the bitter custody battle against his ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond just days after she was forced to bury her 11 year old son Kile Glover.

    [READ: EXCLUSIVE! Usher Moves Forward With Custody Battle Against Tameka... ]

    Usher’s STANS came out the woodwork to blindly protect their “GOD of Music” and many straight up called me a liar, saying “Usher would NEVER do anything like that… he’s not like that”…. blah… blah… blah…

    Well… think again!

    Tameka has now broken her silence and released an official statement regarding the custody battle between she and her ex.

    Read full statement below…

    To begin, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the countless number of people who opened their hearts, extended their prayers, well-wishes and remained hopeful for my son Kile during the last weeks of his life. I truly believe that he has always been an Angel from birth and the World was just too small to contain a spirit so vast. I’m thankful and blessed to merely be the vessel that carried him and humbled that God gave him to us to love. I also feel humbled by everyone’s show of concern, and knowing that Kile Glover touched the lives of so many has given me strength during my worst & darkest hour … Again I THANK YOU ALL!

    Sadly, I remain in the unfortunate position of having to respond to and attend court proceedings that were not initiated or begun by me. I did not file this custody case (January 2011) and was content with the ‘joint custody’ arrangement that we share. Most importantly, nor do I wish to appear in court while I am mourning the loss of my son. But I do not want to delay thus prolong these proceedings either; I’d rather continue this arduous process hoping it will help move me through this most difficult period in my life.

    People seem to be privy to only my filed responses as ‘Defendant’ to the initiation of this case (Jan 4, 2011), when I have only been defending myself and protecting the best interests of my children through my counsel. I cannot control how the media reports are written/slanted/spun or even how court documents may be manipulated in their attribution of certain statements as if they are direct “quotes” from me- yet I can control what I actually say myself.

    This may sound really cliché but you must NOT believe everything you read or hear and never judge… especially without solid facts and always, but always consider the source. Discernment is key. My boys are my entire world and I will fight tooth and nail to keep all of my sons together as a family, I pray for a swift, peaceful resolution so that we all can move forward.

    Again, thank you for your concern, positive energy and hope for my family during this surreal time. There have been times when just the right words, at the right time, have provided me shelter through this storm and I appreciate you all. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

    With Love & Light,

    Tameka Foster Raymond

    My heart truly goes out to her and while I’m sure there are those of you who think all of this is just fun & games, it’s not. There are real living breathing children involved in this situation. And in addition to Tameka losing her son Kile, Naviyd and Usher V also lost their brother.

    The couple now maintains joint custody. Those of you who tried to defend Usher by saying that the August 13th court date was already set, should be aware that this is a civil suit and the petitioner (i.e. Usher) has the power to dismiss it at will. Point. Blank. Period.

    Did he dismiss it? No… instead Usher wanted to delay the hearing for a while, but for no other reason than he felt that Tameka’s loss would garner too much sympathy from the judge (and rightfully so!).

    I was in the courtroom and I personally saw how Usher masterfully avoided questions and how arrogant he was towards the judge in the case….

    [READ: 5 Things That Happened In Court (EXCLUSIVE)]

    So am I biased? Probably. But whatev!

    All I wanna know is…

    Who wins if Usher chooses to move forward with this situation? Who wins if Usher’s money and high-powered PR team continues to bash his son’s mother? Who wins if this isn’t really a “game” in the first place?

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    156 Comments

    • Kita says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      Usher needs to be brought down a couple notches! I really don’t care much for him these days. And Tameka has never looked like the villain to me. Praying for her and the kids… Ush can kick rocks with NO shoes for all I care.

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      • Twosides2astory says:
        August 4, 2012 at 1:16 pm

        RE: The Reason why USHER wants Custody-

        Issues of potential child neglect are NEVER minuscule. If Tameka’s not paying attention to their shared children, he has the right — even the responsibility — to address this because he has a duty to his children to ensure they grow up in the best situation possible.

        Actual Court Transcripts
        -Tameka went through 11 nannies and that all of them claimed Tameka barely left her room because she was so depressed which made it difficult for the nanny’s to leave the kids in her care.
        -According to one of the nannies instructions was never given about the kids, Tameka told her, “They’re upstairs.” and went back to bed
        -Also one of the boys had to tell the nanny he was allergic to peanuts because his mother neglected to do so.
        -Another nanny alleged she was forced to sit in a car with one of the Raymond boys while Tameka attended a basketball game over AN HOUR because there weren’t enough tickets to go around. This incident happened during a trip to Miami.
        -the last gripe a nanny had about Tameka was that she said she was going to the movies, but didn’t come back for three days.
        -No nanny wants to work with Tameka ever again
        - One of the nanny says that "she feels that she loves her children, but I think she is neglectful"
        -Tameka took a two-day trip to Miami without telling Usher thereby denying him the opportunity to have the boys for the weekend. The boys were also left unsupervised with their 10 year old cousin.
        -Tameka left the house saying she was going to the movies, but being gone for 2-3 days leaving the kids with the nanny
        -Tameka uses the nanny to take care of all 4 of her kids which annoyed the nanny
        -Tameka never involves him when choosing a nanny until when he he sees a new face when chatting with the kids through skype

        to read more visit
        Exclusive Coverage!! Usher & Tameka Battle it Out in Court For Child Custody (photos inside) | Hip Hop Enquirer Magazine, LLC – YOUR ONE STOP FOR EVERYTHING HIP HOP

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        • Ushers Conscience????? says:
          August 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm

          I’m sure that this was the testimony from one of the PETITIONERS "paid off" nanny witnesses. Being that the one who filed always puts their case on first. I guess we will have to hear Tameka’s DEFENDANTS side when they go back to court in August. It is the Petitioners "job" to find people that will say all negative stuff about the person they are fighting. Duhhh?

          In her room depressed?? I wonder if it is because she was left with HIS babies while he’s out with the next woman. *shrug* He seems responsible for some of the depression and nannies, since he did leave her with babies and all. Maybe Im crazy but think about it. She must have been a decent mother since HE married her and had not ONE but TWO kids with her.
          it takes two to tango and they were born in wedlock . Whatevs Usher you need more people son!! He is BOGUS for attempting this bullshit and especially now.

          Who’s going to watch the kids while he is on tour, doing awards, dancing around the world a nanny? He’s no better. What an asshole!

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          • JENNY JONES!!! says:
            August 5, 2012 at 2:06 pm

            PEOPLE FORGET THAT EVERY MAIN CHICK/WOMAN THAT USHER HAS HAD WAS SOMEONE ELSE’S WIFE OR GIRL AND HE KNEW/COOL WITH HER HUSBAND/MAN:
            #1—CHILLI WAS DATING & HAD A SON W/DALLAS AUSTIN WHO WAS WORKING ON MUSIC FOR BOTH HIM & CHILLI.
            #2— TAMEKA WAS MARRIED TO RYAN GLOVER WHO HAD A CLOTHING LINE(RYANKENNY) WHOSE BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS USHER WAS PROMOTING & WEARING; ACTUALLY MADE THEM HOT. SO HE WAS VERY COOL WITH THAT MAN.
            #3— GRACE MIQUEL. AGAIN MARRIED. MUSIC EXEC HUSBAND THAT AGAIN USHER KNEW.

            IT SEEMS B/C HE’S USHER EVERYONE KEEPS GIVING HIM A PASS FOR BEING A HOMEWRECKER. IF HE WAS A FEMALE W/THAT TRACK RECORD SHE’D BE STONED EVERYTIME SHE WALKED OUT THE DOOR.
            USHER IS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT HE HASN’T RAN ACROSS THE RIGHT MAN THAT WOULD KICK HIS AZZ JUST ON GP OF GRINNING IN HIS FACE & PLOTTING TO GET HIS WOMAN BEHIND HIS BACK. LUCKY JERK!!!!……JENNY JONES!!!

          • stlchick says:
            August 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm

            Great observation, Jenny…I didn’t know he was cool with the husbands. I did peep how both of them were married, which would make them a good trophy for a bachelor, so to speak. Problem is, once he gets them he becomes bored and start cheating again.

          • meeka says:
            August 5, 2012 at 9:08 pm

            Girl fuck usher baby momma, she only married usher for his money and a real mother want let a man tell her that her other children can not stay with them. she has never raised her other children and if people really look into it before her son died we did not know who the kid was because everytime you seen a picture of Tamike she was with Usher children,, I am sorry for her lost because no parent should have to bury their child. First of all I am a single parent and I am raising my children by myself. I get good child support, so I can pay a nannie, but I would not let a stranger in my home and around my children. It is a lot of stars that raise their children with out a nannie. Come on now black people just don’t believe in that. The only thing Usher did wrong was marrying her and going against his mother. He should have listen to his mother and he would not be going through what he is going through. If she don’t have time now for her children and the courts give them to her I feel for those babies. She let her ex raise her other children, Tameki just want those children for money because if she do not get money it is back to the hood.

        • Vay says:
          August 4, 2012 at 3:32 pm

          Sigh…this really doesnt say as much as you would like in relations to her being a "bad" mom. Should she have told the Nanny that she was leaving for 3 days…IF that really happened…absolutely… although its mentioned here twice (ill come back to you on that). Peanut allergies should have been told to the nanny also other then that there really is no case. If I have a nanny and have to babysit the Nanny why would I need one. She very well could have been depressed which means it was smart of her to HAVE a nanny to care for her kids. I drop my son off at daycare mon-fri should I stay there and give his teacher clear directions on what to do with him daily…One would hope a nanny would form a relationship with the children and even look for new things for them to do.

          The Nanny was FORCED to sit in a CAR for over an HOUR…gasp!!!!!!!!!! Was there a tv in the car…was there a resturant near by and the nanny decided not to go there? Was the child sleep… What if the child had to go to the restroom…I’m sure she would have gotten out then…or would she have let the child pee on himself then blame Tameka?! lol

          The boys were left unsupervised with a 10 year old cousin…hmmmmm…you do realize that Tamekas oldest son just recently moved out…you also do realize that CPS would have done and investigation and taken the kids EVEN if it was reported after the fact. Same for her leaving the kids for 3 days…after 24 hours she could have been reported missing…where is the missing persons report? ALSO CPS could have been notified and an investigation could have been done…

          Usher dont get to see the nanny until he sees them on Skype…hmmmmm…so Usher is a Skype daddy…he’s rich…not in the service fighting for our country BUT appears to prefer Skyping his kids…that’s some great parenting there.

          At least two maybe even three things listed here her kids could have been taken from her immediately and he would have gained temporary full custody at that time Usher is just as neglectful if he knew these things were happening and didnt do something about it at the time…skyping dont save your kids lives!!! Also I find it very hard to believe that a "official court document" would repeat offenses AND type words like "AN HOUR" in caps…that shows a bias in the court…take this document back to whereever you copied and pasted it from and let’s let the Judge be the…judge!

          I am totally pro kids…IF Tameka dont deserve custody then sobeit but it should be proven…I also need Usher to not try to postpone the date to give himself more time to have clean urine…piss in the cup Ush!!! If he is clean he has nothing to worry about…right?! They both have issues if you ask me but this document proves nothing but you are a great copy and paster!!!

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          • Twosides2astory says:
            August 4, 2012 at 10:46 pm

            I hope she gets help for her depression because I know that it is only going to get worse after the loss of her child.
            I am sure she feels a lot of guilt and will do more to be a better mother.
            I am not going to judge and neither should anyone else.

            Funny that all this info has been leaked now. If Usher is kicking a dog while it’s down he has lost a lifelong fan

            I have no sympathy for sorry ass moms but I am starting to feel bad for Tameka.

            This information came out during the hearings. I think they should have 50/50 custody. Neither of them are without fault, but Tameka should just move on with her life and stop legally harassing Usher and Grace and tend to her other children herself if her other baby daddy can’t afford another nanny for them.

            This report reminded me of a story I heard shortly after she gave birth to one of their children.
            INSIDE STORY: How Tameka Raymond’s Plastic Surgery Went Wrong – Health, Tameka Foster, Usher : People.com

            Something about her leaving the newborn with a nanny and traveling to another country for cosmetic surgery.

            Usher was away on business and apparently she did not inform him about her whereabouts.

            Allegedly she suffered post-surgery complications and that’s how Usher found out she left the baby for another country.

          • oneshadeofgrey says:
            August 4, 2012 at 11:00 pm

            well said!

          • oneshadeofgrey says:
            August 4, 2012 at 11:01 pm

            that well said is for @vay last post. thank you – i wish more here were pro-kids.

        • nsbs says:
          August 6, 2012 at 12:29 pm

          @jenny You right about how Usher gets his women except for the Chilli one. She was the only single girl he got. She been broke up with Dallas way before she was with him. Usher was still wrong for going after her knowing Dallas since he was a little boy tho. She was & will always be the best he can’t have back and he knows it. After her it seems like he went on a "If I want you I can take You from Your Man’ spree (listen to the lyrics). He never gets bashed u want to know why money talks BS walks..that’s why he gets away with it. I think he has a fucked up mental complex since he can’t have the women he wants back he enjoys breaking up happy homes and the stupid chicks follow then he fuck over them for the next. Get it together usher we know who u wanted to marry.

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        • SFTAOnSomeFamousSh*t says:
          August 6, 2012 at 3:19 pm

          Twosides…you need more people! Tameka has an adult son…so why would she leave her kids with a 10 year old. and if a nanny refuses to take care of any child…then she shouldn’t be a nanny….she had to know Tameka had other children when she took the job….so next! Cut the crap..please. It’s clear…as outsiders we all want to take a side. But, I think kids should remain with their mothers… and that would be the case in any other custody case…being "Usher" shouldn’t change that. Kids need their mother…not a nanny, assistant or yes person…their MOTHER. so stop it. They need to work that out…and stop the foolery.

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    • Vay says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:20 pm

      Oh Lord…Here comes the All knowing Usher(because he is a good, loving, god-fearing man)Posse and the We hate Tameka (because she aint nothing, she a gold digger, she left her kids, she trapped him) Get Fresh Crew in 5…4…3…3…1

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      • NewMeKnowYou says:
        August 3, 2012 at 8:56 pm

        …more like the Peanut Gallery

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 9:40 pm

          LMMFAO! Girl, tell the truth and shame the devil!

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      • meeka says:
        August 5, 2012 at 9:18 pm

        Thank you it is about time some body called her ass out.

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      • Sher says:
        August 19, 2012 at 6:59 pm

        ChecK ur facts on tameka; she is a repeat felon, she abandoned 1st child, which usher didn’t know she had til his mom informed him, her relatives hate her for the way she uses people, she has always had affairs & set out to trap usher; do some research this stuff is well documanted; an’t stand artist usher; but his kids would be better in his custody, u know his mom would be there & there is no reason his kids cannot have a good, Stable, life with tutors, & nannies many wealthy people do & the kids can see the world; travel is a wonderful experience & have travelled extensively & would not trade it for anything!

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    • TheException says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Stay strong Meeka! my prayers are with you and your family.

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    • Toya Msswagg Johnson via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:33 pm

      why would this be nonsense…and actually this situation may help Ushers case, in the fact he has fears that she can adequately take care of his children…Maybe she has to much on her hands to deal with…

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:26 pm

        As do all parents who lose a child. As do all children who have to bury a parent, etc. As it’s been said before on this blog (although the context was more sinister), life goes on. It won’t help Usher’s case simply do to the sympathy factor. He’s absolutely right to have that concern, especially since that particular judge has a reputation for being generous towards mothers.

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    • 2bme says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      I think it was more of the extra tea that was said that took people there..I don’t think either is innocent in their b.s but I do feel a mother should not have to continue to fight while she buries another..but I don’t blame her for doing it and not conceding..We will never know the TRUE story beghind it all and can only speculate giving the pieces that have been thrown on the net..I said it before, I pray for a mediation and amicable terms..this has gone on long enough

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:27 pm

        Yes it has. Such an unfortunate situation, and couldn’t be taking place at a worse time.

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    • Atypicalness says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      I think that Tameka should let him proceed…Honestly unless Usher can prove she’s been beating those boys in their sleep or something, I don’t see a judge(with a heart) taking two kids away from a mother who just lost a child…

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      • CaliPeach says:
        August 3, 2012 at 4:58 pm

        Totally agree!

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      • meeka says:
        August 5, 2012 at 9:27 pm

        You know what all ya’ll are thinking about is she just lost a child. People lose children every day maybe if she would have been their instead of being out of town all the time her son would not be dead. I am sorry for her lost but I do not go out of town with out my children…Stop feeling sorry for her she pays more attention to Usher children anyways because usher has money. She never gave her ex a fight like this for her other children,,,She just want those children for the child support I am sorry I am on Usher side..either way it goes I’m tired of hearing about those two,,life goes on..

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        • Vay says:
          August 6, 2012 at 12:29 am

          I am convinced that some people just want to hate this woman EVEN if it’s lies that they believe about her.

          Meeka…USHER is taking HER to court maybe she never faught her ex because there was nothing to fight. From my understanding she had joint custody with her other boys and honestly it seems that Mr Glover is NOTHING like Usher so that should tell you something there. Be on Usher side all you like but at least be factual. You mentioned in another post above that no one knew her other kids…how about saying that YOU didnt know her other kids. SHe posted pics of them all the time EXCEPT for the 21 year old and she stated that HE didnt like having his photos online. If you followed her on twitter then KILE would not have been a stranger to you as he wasnt to many people. Stay off the blogs…they lie ya know! You also mentioned that Usher should have listened to his mother and just not been with her. Usher’s mama is not GOD and clearly it was meant for those kids to be here…it’s the adults thats screwing up but you did mention that you were a mother…would you like it if someone told your childs father that he should have never gotten with you…ultimately saying your child wouldnt be here?! Lastly "black folks dont have nannies" BUT they do send their kids to daycares, school etc arent those people strangers at first also? Most of my comments is from your post above…have your Usher Rock feelings but at least be factual. Oh and I am going to ignore that goinng out of town comment..once again too many folks tying to be GOD.

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    • Monique says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      Neither one of them are fit to be parents if you ask me!!! All their concerned about are themselves!!!! And Usher is wrong for that I don’t care how bad of a mother you say she is she’s still a mother !!! A mother who just lost one of her babies now you trying to take her other two!!! Hell you’re no better than she is because both of y’all letting nannies raise your kids instead of doing it your d**n self like us "regular" people!!!! Neither one of them should have those little boys!!! There’s nothing I hate more than a unfit parent!!!

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      • Dottie says:
        August 3, 2012 at 9:51 pm

        Best comment ever.. You can always battle later and let the woman mourn. She can always ask for an extention due to the death as well. Someone need to be adult in this matter. Both are at fought here. All they need to do is write up a schedule and move on. Bottomline the people who will suffer the most are the children. Plus Usher is mainly on tour anyways, who is going to watch the kids the nanny?

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    • l says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Wow.Discernment is so important these days. Wishing Tameka and her family blessings and peace through out this situation. Trust God and receive your answer.If it is for right, the Lord will have his say in the matter.

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    • KBayBay says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      Usher should be ashamed of himself. Even before the death of her son Tameka didn’t strike me as the kind of person that didn’t love and care for her children. Maybe she wasn’t the best wife, but I’m damn sure Usher did more than his share of dirt as well. I think Usher is just being selfish and nasty. If ever there was a time to get over their differences and agree to come together for the sake of their children it’s now. But what does he do…kick this woman when she’s already down and continue the process of taking away 2 more of her children when she’s buried one child already.

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:22 pm

        Co-sign.

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    • Tuesday says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      It takes a disturbed spirit to kick someone when they are at their lowest! I’ll never purchase another Usher Raymond album. Praying for him!!

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    • 2bme says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Oh an Michelle you are NOT slick with that evil looking Usher pic insert lol

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      • NewMeKnowYou says:
        August 3, 2012 at 8:58 pm

        @vay We have contestant #1!

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        • Vay says:
          August 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

          hahahaha…I been checking them out!! lol

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        • 2bme says:
          August 5, 2012 at 5:24 pm

          Explain??? It’s a picture observation,hence the (lol) stop reaching.

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    • StillKeepinItReal says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      Uhh yeah…seems like SHE wants sympathy and those leaking stories paved the way for her statement. Smh. She’s STILL A BISH! She’s using her son’s untimely passing to garner sympathy. Hopefully the judge will rule by the EVIDENCE and her track record. Ursh might be a cheater, but That doesn’t make him wreckless and unfit! Tameka Foster jumping on Grace and leaving the kids in the house is darn ridiculous!

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:33 pm

        I’d bet good money that Usher’s issues are more than just being a cheater. I’m sure Tameka, Chilli, Iyesha (however she spells it, though he did date two), Melinda and others have stories that would straighten my natural hair. Remember, there was one nanny that said she didn’t feel EITHER of them were fit to have sole custody. But truthfully, is any parent the perfect parent? They both love their children. Usher seems to forget their happiness is a priority, though. His priority (IMO)is wanting full control of his schedule with his kids, and unfortunately when you have shared custody that’s not an option.

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      • tanya says:
        August 4, 2012 at 10:24 am

        I am looking at some of these comments in disgust, how can you say that she is using her sons death as a sympathy trip? How stupid do you sound, she did not lose a dog or a shoe she lost son one who she brought into this world and taught them to walk, crawl, talk, use the bathroom and other things. Unitl some of you know what it feels like too have kids shut up, you are someones kids and I know if your parents see the things you write they would be ashamed. Stop being a fan and be a human at times you do not have too like the woman but respect her at this time, NONE OF US knows what happened in that relationship so stop taking it so personal, Usher is not a saint he never gave an accurate reason too the JUDGE OR NO ONE ELSE, why he wants too switch from joint to full custody, I do not knock a father wanting to be a part of the kids life but why rip them from there mother for your own selfish needs, and I am pretty sure those kids are happy with the arrangement now that they have, this woman has too walk pass a son room at night knowing he’s never coming back and now she has too worry about 2 more of her boys, I am with her call me a whore, gold digger, stalker, ugly or whatever other hateful names she’s been called but I take my hat off too her fight your fight Tameka and do not back down no matter what these people are saying because any woman in this world who love their kids would do the same.

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        • Vay says:
          August 4, 2012 at 3:40 pm

          You have said so many mouthfuls that I am FULL!!! Amen!

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        • stlchick says:
          August 4, 2012 at 9:37 pm

          Brava, Tanya. I can’t imagine the pain of going in his room, eventually packing his things, having to confront the date of his birthday, the day of his accident, death, and funeral…heart wrenching.

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        • Nat89 says:
          September 23, 2012 at 1:08 am

          Enough said…..

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    • TianaJay says:
      August 3, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      I saw those to Michelle all on my TL the other day. It is very annoying. I apart of " #TeamUsher " on twitter but im not a stan. Most of these gullible little twits hang off Usher balls like he is a god and tweet Tameka very rude things calling her all out her god given name. I like Tameka. She seems like a wonderful person who cares for her children. Usher is WRONG to be putting her all thru this drama. He should have never started this is the first place. I dont like the way he handles things. Usher needs to stop let those boys stay with their mother.

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:37 pm

        I agree with most of this! I follow both of his twitter accounts, and I followed Tameka initially because frankly, she cracked me up. I was neither here nor there about her, because I wasn’t following Usher like that when he married her. I liked his music, but seldom bought a cd (still don’t have all of them). Only recently have I really taken an interest in him, and I guess because of those things I can be more objective.

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    • so what says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      she cheated on kile’s father to be with usher
      -
      then married and had two kids with usher(not quite in that order if i remember correctly), during that time usher basically all but adopts kile and treats him like his own son
      -
      usher has enough and they divorce, after only a couple of years.
      -
      since then this custidity battle has been rageing.
      -
      kile is with his bio-dad when the accident happens
      -
      usher uses his private plane to get her to her son(a very, very nice thing to do for battling exes).
      -
      he visits kile once, which i can get.. i would want to remember the young boy the way he was, not brain-dead in a hospital.. and probably says goodbye then.
      -
      other than one msg about him grieving he says nothing, i too kept wondering where was the boy’s bio-dad, since all i heard about was "usher’s step-son this, and step-son that".
      -
      as for the funreal, if he had shown up it would have been a pap-fest, that is if he was even invited.
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      now she’s complaining about him not posting on twitter? that he never cared for the boy? why the frig did he send the plane then? does she think the siblings of kile weren’t affected by the death of their big brother? only the settling of the custidity will help her move on? what planet is this woman from?

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:38 pm

        Wow. That is all.

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      • Ms JessTheBest says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:39 pm

        Exactly! This chick kills me, not everyone that’s saying things against Tamecka is a Usher "stan", hell I’m not even a Usher fan, never have been, and will never be. But right is right, and wrong is wrong. She has been trying to bash him every since he took that damn card from her ass, and bashing every chick that has a kind word to say about the man. You left your husband, the father of your four kids for him, but now the mans a monster because he didn’t send out a tweet asking his fans for prayer???

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      • DeDe says:
        August 4, 2012 at 8:14 pm

        Exactly!!! If she had not just lost her son would you all be on Team Tameka??? I think not. It pretty much takes an act from God for a mother to have her children taken away and I am sure Usher knows that so whatever his reasons are, they are his reasons, period. I don’t know either of them or the circumstances so I can not judge, however, I am going to join Team Mindingmyownbusinesswithmyownproblems…LOL

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    • Tayatta S Cummings via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:30 pm

      So where will his children be while he’s on tour and all over the world? They need and want their mother too. And even still, the human side can have him wait til she’s done grieving. That’s just my opinion.

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      • Ushers Conscience????? says:
        August 4, 2012 at 3:38 pm

        Usher must not understand that HIM using a nanny is no different than her using a nanny. He is busier than she is last I checked. Usher is a singer, actor, dancer, party guy and ladies man. She is a mother primarily. If she’s not then WHY ON EARTH DID HE HAVE KIDSSS WITH HER? This has more to it, Im actually glad she’s moving forward! I would want it over with too. Thats smart of her.

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    • hotdogsonthegrill says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      Usher really needs to stop. On what grounds is she an unfit parent? She maybe a lil crazy but not in a way that her children need to be removed from her custody. That’s just ridiculous, in my opinion I feel he just wants to get back at her. People use their children to get back at their exes, it’s sad but happens all the time. This is about possession for him. I hope they come to some kind of resolution and learn to co parent.

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      • so what says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:39 pm

        would you let your kids with someone who made death threats?
        Tameka was partying at the Essence Music Festival while her son was dying on an innertube. I can see why Usher doesn’t want her to keep his kids

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:01 pm

          Do you have children? If so, when they’re with the father, do you go out and have some me time or do you get in a car and trail them everywhere they go?
          Would you let your kids BE with someone you suspect of using drugs?

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          • so what says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:04 pm

            one her kid’s dad is a drug dealer who died during a gand war.
            I can see why Usher doesn’t want HIS sons to stay with a drug dealer baby mama.

        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:07 pm

          So what, he knew that pre marriage.

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          • so what says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:11 pm

            He tought she could change but she didn’t she remained the ratchet hoe who got preggo at 18, trying to trap a drug dealer.
            Usher should have knew better a gold digging hoe remain a gold digging hoe

    • so what says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Tameka if you are reading this remember Grace is riding Usher right now while you are in the dark spying on TeaamUsher

      You are a loser and you stay losing. God hates you because you are a gold digger.

      Your sons are going to hate you for not giving them a break to mourn their brother.

      Instead of releasing statements on twitter you should make sure that the looney who killed your son go to jail.

      Usher knows she is a bad mom who left her kids and husband for fame.

      Your life is an entire failure, you keep failing but yet you stay hating

      And Michelle, you should take several seats.

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:41 pm

        You seem really young. If God hates her, I wonder how he feels about you and some of the venomous energy you just released to her.

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      • runtellthat says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:51 pm

        You are absolutely disgusting, you sound like a lying false prophet!

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      • Ashley says:
        August 4, 2012 at 2:55 pm

        Do the world a favor and leave Earth. K thanks

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      • Ohreally says:
        August 4, 2012 at 9:18 pm

        @so what:

        I find it difficult to believe that someone actually fixed their hands to type "God hates you" to someone that they do not know. We need to really be praying. This world is a sad place.

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      • meeka says:
        August 5, 2012 at 9:40 pm

        Amen

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    • jATL says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      Great article- keep reporting the truth. Again, Usher is a master manipulator who is not putting his children’s needs first. Tameka appears to be a good mother and content with joint custody. Why does Usher want full custody? He is a cheater and obviously not focused on socializing two little boys to be real men- what judge in their right mind would give him custody. I say give Tameka full-custody-. Usher is just being selfish and cruel- not thinking about anyone but himself.

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      • so what says:
        August 3, 2012 at 5:44 pm

        Usher is a manipulator but Tameka is the one releasing statements on twitter…

        Tameka is not only a cheater who left her husband for a celeb she is also a whore who had a kid with a drug dealer at 18….
        What a role model

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:02 pm

          What’s YOUR life history?

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          • so what says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:07 pm

            I’m not a famewhore and I will never sleep with a drug dealer. That’s all

          • stlchick says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:14 pm

            But you seem quite judgemental. I’m not saying that to be mean, but it’s all through your comments. Whose to say her sins are worse than yours but God?

    • YoursTruly says:
      August 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      JESUS TAKE IT!!!!! MAKE THE MEDIA AND BLOGS STOP POSTING ABOUT THIS STORY IN YOUR NAME FATHER AMEN!!!!!

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    • so what says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:02 pm

      Tameka should chill the fuck out. Usher can have the full custody if he wants to.
      This woman even made a kid with a drug dealer to trap him. She is a certified gold digger

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      • runtellthat says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:59 pm

        So what, Everest university is looking for students go find something to do dummy! Are you mad cause a dope boy wouldn’t impregnate and wife you. Not saying that was the case with Tameka because I don’t know and care less who her baby daddy is.

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 7:32 pm

          LMAO! Somebody must’ve been staring at their posters and hoping to be "the one." What you think, runtellthat?

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    • Tamara Brown via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      @Toya Msswagg Johnson, did u read the article or the heading?

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    • stlchick says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      To whom it applies, this is for you. And remember, a hit dog always hollers!

      S-simple-minded
      T-tards
      A-accepting all
      N-nonsense
      S-spoonfed them.

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      • so what says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:13 pm

        Thank u so much Tameka./ I would rather be a stan than being a lonely ratchet depressed baby mama #ClapBack

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:18 pm

          I’m not Tameka, youngun. And…not to be mean, but with everything she’s going through right now, I’m glad I’m not. I don’t have kids, but I certainly sympathize with any woman who loses a child.

          What does "clapback" mean? Is that the new slang in middle school these days?

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          • so what says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm

            if the only reason you have sympathy for this hoe is her loss you are worse than her. You are an hypocrite. Kile has nothing to do wwith her being a drug dealing bitch obsessed with Usher.

            #TeamGrace all day. Not here for Fatmeka and her weave

          • stlchick says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm

            Poor thing. For you to have no remorse not only makes you ignorant and narrow minded, but completely unworthy of my time (I don’t argue with kids). Hasn’t school started yet? Who are you, Grace’s daughter? I know you’re not Grace herself due to your spelling. If my sympathy makes me worse than a grieving mother, please believe we are BOTH better than you.
            I actually feel sorry for you. I hope as you age you develop more compassion for people in bad situations. Maybe you’ve never experienced the death of a loved one. Hopefully you’ll receive the sympathy you lack. Clearly you’re young. I’m not JLo’s age, but I’m older than you no doubt. As you age, you know better and you do better. Hopefully you’ll learn. No, I don’t know everything, but through life experiences I have an advantage maturity-wise. I’ve been your age…you’ve never been mine.

          • Vay says:
            August 4, 2012 at 12:46 am

            hahahaha she called you Tameka…these folks really think Tameka and Usher care about what they think and just chillin on a blog…lol

        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:19 pm

          BTW, "WOOF!" lol

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    • noHomo says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      I think Atlien should stop reporting on this until its resolved. I think that just because people don’t like Usher, that they are going to do and say whatever to make him look bad and vice versa. Are you all really examening the facts are commenting off of emotion. So what if he didn’t postpone the case, he did not have to but then again how do you all know that he didn’t contact Tameka and ask her if she was O.K to proceed before making the decision. Will a judge take away two more kids after losing one. Yes! The judge has too be impartial and fair. Anything other than Usher could ask for her removal and drag this thing out longer. Granted he has the money to do it. So let the courts handle it and leave it alone.

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      • stlchick says:
        August 3, 2012 at 6:12 pm

        This should be directed toward the Tameka haters as well. Hell, I’m no fan of hers, but I find myself speaking up for her (and sometimes against Usher) because people are so blind to see both points of view due to their fandom (or fandumb). I’m simply playing the devil’s advocate. Regardless of what you think about either of them, they are two adults who love their children. I hate that they’re proceding with this, but trust…

        I’ll be following that nonsense with a bag of popcorn. And don’t judge! Y’all will be too. It’s human nature to rubberneck at a train wreck, and if ever there was a train wreck…

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        • so what says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:24 pm

          you seem to have too much free time under your hands and you want to call us stans. Writing an essay about someone you don’t even like. Psycho much?

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          • stlchick says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:33 pm

            lil’ girl, do you realize you’ve responded to most of my posts, and had a few of your own? Seems like we have the same amount of time, don’t it?
            Younguns. Keep up or go play outside. Isn’t 106&Park on?

        • Ms JessTheBest says:
          August 3, 2012 at 6:46 pm

          And do you yourself realize that you have posted on damn near EVERY fucking post trying to rebuttal the negative that’s being said about that chick? Even on the other post you did the same damn thing. People have their opinions, and it’s just that AN OPINION, so instead of trying to take shots, how about you get a fucking life, and stop trying to be her fuck cheerleader. I say what the fuck I feel, and Usher nore Tameck makes my world go round!

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          • so what says:
            August 3, 2012 at 6:49 pm

            this old lowlife is probaly Tameka’s nasty ass herself

          • stlchick says:
            August 3, 2012 at 7:38 pm

            1. Spell check works wonders.
            2. Yes, I do realize that as a matter of fact. I’m very opinionated, particularly on this topic. Why that is is none of your business. Don’t like it? Keep scrolling.
            3. As I’ve said before, if you feel I have no life but you’re here reading what I post, you MUST be in the same boat. And finally,
            4. How do you expect me to respect my difference of opinion if you don’t respect mine? As you say, dear heart, I say what the fuck I feel too. Stan.

            And what’s that in the background? That dog still howling?

    • so what says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      the only difference is that I’m a teen and you are supposed to be an adult. You shouldn’t spend your time chatting on the internet, you should take care of your family…
      You are a loser just like Tameka #Stayscheming #STAYLOSING #StayUgly #Staydickless

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      • TianaJay says:
        August 3, 2012 at 7:07 pm

        Dang lil mama Im a teen too but i dont act like this. Chill out cuz just like us we dont any of these people. You showin ya ass and that’s not cute. Dont abuse the fact that your a teenager. getcha life and read a book. & stop using hashtags this is not twitter.

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        • stlchick says:
          August 4, 2012 at 9:51 pm

          Thank you for that clarification, T. I didn’t know what the hell clapback was lol. A teen with some maturity. How refreshing : )

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      • A.W. says:
        August 3, 2012 at 8:10 pm

        Little girl your immature and it’s no wonder our youth get called reckless and out of control. So she was a gold digger who trapped a drug dealer AND? What does that have to do with this custody hearing more so YOU? If your saying she has a questionable character so does Usher. Everyone has a past your gonna have one too. I think your an incredibly vile natured young woman. Personally I think you should be focusing on something that will help you develop mentally like an education.

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    • Hopearella Tullwhitenorris via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 6:56 pm

      What was her purpose for making this statement? She made her self look badly.

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    • Canthelpbutlove Shakeya McDuffie via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:01 pm

      Why is it nonsense to want custody of your own children?

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      • Pearl says:
        August 4, 2012 at 8:24 pm

        My thoughts exactly!!! If Tameka initiated the sole custody, would you feel sorry for Usher?

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    • Tamesha La'Shae via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      Article on TMZ: The judge in the Usher/Tameka Raymond child custody case has refused to postpone the trial because Tameka’s son died — ruling the trial will resume as scheduled later this month.

      As TMZ first reported, Usher wanted to have a court date moved back because he was worried that with the recent passing of Tameka’s son … the court hearing would cause “unnecessary stress and strain” for himself, Tameka, and their two minor children.

      But Tameka argued Usher was just posturing for the press and his concern was “bogus.” She claimed in court papers Usher “visited Kile in the hospital only once” during his 15 days on life support.

      A judge in Fulton County, GA has now ruled, saying the case will go on as planned and Usher will once again take the stand.

      The trial will resume on Aug. 13 and is only expected to last a few more days.

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    • SAM says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      Ok,enough of this. Usher,you need to stop. This is getting old now. Tameka may be a lot of things,but she has always showed she is a damn good mother. Please, stop this. Kile’s passing should have taught Usher a life lesson. You never know how life could turn out.

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      • so what says:
        August 3, 2012 at 7:52 pm

        Fatmeka if you actually found a job instead of tweeting Kile would still be on life support. You shoudl put in jail the murderer of your sun and let Usher riding grace’pussy if he wants to

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    • Tamesha La'Shae via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:11 pm

      TMZ always reports facts. It was not Usher’s decision. I personally am not choosing either side; but I came across the story on TMZ & thought I would share.

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      • 2bme says:
        August 3, 2012 at 9:08 pm

        no they USED to they just got threatened by a lawsuit from Janet Jackson for lying and had to apologize..they are always getting busted, plus they list MTO as one of their credible sites

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      • Philly Finest! says:
        August 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

        I disgress! Didn’t JJ sick her lawyers on them for reporting that She smacked paris and some other things were supposed to have happened, and they retracted it. (shrugs shoulders!)

        She didn’t leave her children unattended they were with thier father (x-husband) ( He can’t use that! Now what! I’m just saying!

        I mean daang! These people hate this woman like they know her personally and she did something to them, and none of them know Usher personally either…whatever, the case I hope all of it works out for the best.

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    • Chi City Chick says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      This is an unfortunate situation as a death has played a part in a reality check for both parties. I agree that Usher may be aggressively seeking custody more than ever now as he wants to protect his kids. He knows Tameka better than any of us. I doubt he is just being cold hearted.

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    • Charay says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      so who going to watch the kids when he working in the studio all day; or on tour; or when he has to do appearances?

      I mean she just lost her son why he try to take her other kids from her? he seems so heartless right now. regardless of what people think about her she is still a mother and she should have her kids (unless she beat them and mistreat them which isnt the case) Joint custody is good enough for both of them. he needs to get off his high horse and get over his self. once some one goes after full custody (for no reason) it clearly shows they want control. but I’m pretty sure no judge will take away her children. I bet joint custody will still stand after all this is over with. I pray for her and her family may God bless them all :)

      SN: even if she was a gold digger (which i dont think she is) what does that have to do with her being a mother? its not like she pimping her kids out for money. (like most famous people do) she’s not on reality shows or selling magazines photo of her kids.

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    • Gwendella says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      If I was her I wouldn’t of said a word. It’s their personal business and I hope they twerk it out for the sake of the beautiful kids they have. My prayers are with her still as again I can’t imagine. Nobody knows for sure what is going on but I hope again they find a peaceful solution she doesn’t need this right now for sure. I pick the kids side they will be affected in the end.

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    • Michael Thomas via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      @Tamesha Did you just say TMZ??? reports facts… lol.. Are we forgetting the Janet Jackson retraction this past week.

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    • Michael Thomas via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/01/janet-jackson-did-not-slap-or-verbally-abuse-paris-jackson/

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    • Straight From The A via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Tamesha La’Shae y’all kill me posting TMZ’s entire post like it’s the bible or something! Didn’t I already tell yall DAYS AGO that the case would resume August 13th?? Jeez… I guess if they don’t say it, it’s not true. SMH

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    • Erica Johnson via Facebook says:
      August 3, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      I am praying for Tameka Raymond, she is going through some really hard times: A death, divorce and custody battle.

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    • Nacole says:
      August 3, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      I wish Tameka well and I have never understood why she is so hated by people who are fans of Usher.I don’t blame her at all for trying to make sure her sons all stay together….

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    • so what says:
      August 3, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      I can see why darkskinned Fatmeka is mad she ain’t getting no dick since late 2008 and she had ot finger herself since then while Grace is riding Usher’s big cock.
      She tought that Usher would come back because of Kile’s death and she was wrong

      This woman IS CURSED. GOD HATES HER.
      She go prego at 18 by a drug dealer who enventually died
      then she trapped Ryan Glover but left him for Fame. Ryan married a young and better looking Marsha Chin GLover. Usher left her old ass for a lslh with a master degree.
      Tameka’s lonely ass spent hours in room in the dark according to court document instead of taking of her sons.

      Fatmeka gworl hang it up already you are cursed go doesn’t like ugly .

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    • Ms JessTheBest says:
      August 3, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      As I lay here, in my bedroom looking at my walls that are filled with posters of the beautiful man they call Usher, with "confessions" on repeat playing in the background, I roll over only to knock over my pile of Usher CD’s, and various Usher memorabilia. My hate grows for that bitch Tamecka that stole MY husband, and is now trying to bash him, MY wonderful, loving Usher! I can do nothing but scream, cry, and wipe these tears that I weep for my beloved Usher, away on my king sized Usher blanket. I HATE YOU TAMECKA, I HATE YOU FOR WHAT YOU’RE DOING TO MY HUSBAND! I HATE YOU TOO MICHELLE FOR SPREADING THESE VICIOUS LIES ABOUT MY WHOLESOME HUSBAND! You both are just bitter BITCHES! Fuck you bitter bitches! -Ushers #1 wife JessTheBest Raymond.

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      • Vay says:
        August 3, 2012 at 9:13 pm

        hahahahahha…I needed this laugh. It’s almost your bedtime boo so get it all out!!!

        *Entering fantasy island with you*

        Jess baby come here *whispers (clears throat) Usher dont know you and probably will never know you and will probably laugh at you.

        *tears posters off the wall and runs!! hahahahaha

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        • stlchick says:
          August 3, 2012 at 9:46 pm

          LMMFAO!!! ROTFF!!! Girl, these dogs will be howling all night long. SMH.

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        • Ms JessTheBest says:
          August 4, 2012 at 4:58 am

          NO, NOT MY BABYS POSTERS! YOU BITCH! YOU’RE JUST JEALOUS OF US, jealous that he loves me, just like that bitch Tameka! Usher loves me, and only me! *Puts on my Usher pajamas, and gos to sleep*
          Goodnight, love Ms. Raymond.

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          • NewMeKnowYou says:
            August 4, 2012 at 9:52 am

            Darshelle, who knew you could get internet access through padded walls.

    • Ms JessTheBest says:
      August 3, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      ^^Surely this is what you’re picturing when some of us voice our opinion about this whole fucked up situation, Michelle. Because in Tameka’s letter a few months back, this is basically what she summed it up too. Usher fan, HA, he’s an arrogant dude that I could care less about, but I feel that she’s continuously trying to fuck his name up because she can’t have him. But that’s just my opinion.

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      • 2bme says:
        August 3, 2012 at 9:11 pm

        lol..Jess I was surely about to ask if you were ok!

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        • Vay says:
          August 3, 2012 at 9:16 pm

          Jess quit playing you know you was serious!!! lol

          I honestly cant do another Usher and Tameka post for a while…yall have at it!!!

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    • oneshadeofgrey says:
      August 3, 2012 at 11:42 pm

      as most of you have said wisely, the children have the right to be in BOTH tameka and usher’s lives…

      grace is not doing a very good job of advising him. she too faced her own custody battle that she lost…grace also was very unhappy after her 1st divorce for a very long time – bitter towards her x-husband. grace advise better, do better…

      …i still have issue with usher referring to his son’s brothers as the "other children" (watch trial video). usher u can do better all the way around…

      pls send prayers to tameka – i can’t imagine how difficult this must be. i only wish a speedy resolve.

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      • Vay says:
        August 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm

        Unfortunately there are a bunch of kids that come to this site commenting on very real ADULT situations. Just because your parents give you permission to go on the internet where you can be ANYONE that you want to be you still should feel obligated to them to be respectful. I find many comment to be ignorant, filled with hate and using God’s name in vein. The reality is you havent even begun to experience what your lives will be like and have no idea what you would do if you were in Tameka’s OR Ushers shoes…karma is not just reserved for celebrities…be careful of the words you speak over someone…those could be the very words that just might set the course for YOUR life…

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        • stlchick says:
          August 4, 2012 at 9:44 pm

          And there it is : )
          Side bar: (in my jewish accent, pointing my finger)…
          Newmeknowyou, you’re funny. You’re the next Lenny Bruce!
          (young bucks won’t remember that reference lol).

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    • customcalendars4u2 says:
      August 4, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Usher will "Never" get FULL custody of those boys unless of course he’s planning for Tameka to have a Fatal water sport accident of her own. These children belong with they’re mother and need the proper love and nurturing that only their mommy can give them during the formative years(in boys balance is key). In no time flat they will be preteens and want to go and live(or spend more time) with they’re father anyway. I say let her have this time with them which passes by so quickly then Usher will be retired and have more time to actually spend with his son’s later on. Usher has nothing to lose by seeking full custody and is just going Tit for Tameka’s Tat out of anger; they will both end up with shared joint custody after all of this nonsense,time and wasted resources. Usher knows it will never be a pleasant relationship between the two of them and so he would rather cut all ties to make it as painless as possible for all parties involved which is understandable,but not realistic. Children have a "RIGHT" to have both loving parents be involved in they’re lives and not have to be in the middle of Drama,it’s alllllllll about what’s best for the children and I wish adults could remember that!

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      • l says:
        August 5, 2012 at 9:10 am

        customcalenders4u2, If I may ask, what do you mean by this quote here:"

        Usher will "Never" get FULL custody of those boys unless of course he’s planning for Tameka to have a Fatal water sport accident of her own."

        Please, I hope this was just an unfortunate situation, because if it was not…. I will be quiet and leave that alone. Black folk, you all know you can’t behave like everybody else,’cause you get the worse end of the stick everytime.Sigh…SMH

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    • Shawn Owens via Facebook says:
      August 4, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Don’t understand the point of her even mentioning the custody case? I really feel sorry that her son has passed away but he ain’t even been gone for a month yet and she already going in on Usher. If she dislikes him so much, drop his last name. Why didn’t her lawyers ask to postpone the case? Making negative comments about what usher did or didn’t do just makes her look messy. He should have listened to his momma, she told him not to marry her, she obviously came with some baggage, smh and his momma was right! They both need to learn to co-parent responsibly and respectfully. And quit putting all they business in the media they could have done this privately! I actually respect the fact that Usher is trying to spend more time with his kids but when a woman is trying to prevent that by releasing letters like this just makes her look bad!

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    • Andrea Branch via Facebook says:
      August 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      Not sure why she needed to speak up “officially” about the situation. This case will be settled in a court of law not court of public opinion. im sure the judge would have been sympathetic if she would have filed to postpone the hearing. He’s such a horrible person who cheated blah blah blah but didnt HE file for divorce? And NO i’m not team usher because there is HIS story Her story and the truth.

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    • Toya Msswagg Johnson via Facebook says:
      August 4, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      yes I did, bottom line- This child has his own father,why dont i hear anybody talking to him,what did he do for his own son, Usher is not obligated to do anything but take care of his own children with this woman…that is it, and as far as this custody hearing is concerned, he doesnt have to drop it, the man has every right to call into question her parenting skills, why did she have to fly to where here son was at….she obviously leaves the children in other peoples care, so why wouldnt that be alright for their father to do, he has enough money to take them with him… a concert last a few hours at a time when most children should be on their way to sleep, and most of us have hired a babysitter to keep our children when we go out, so kill that as well. She has two other children to be concerned with as well, she makes her own money and recieves financial help for her other former spouses or childrens father. Let’s not forget she has more “experience” then Usher does in this area, so while I am sorry to hear about her lost as no one should have to go through losing a child…when we are talking legal matters each parent is entitled to pursue the course they believe will be best for their children, its not like he is not saying she cant be with her or see them regularly he is saying that their primary care giver shoul

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    • Toya Msswagg Johnson via Facebook says:
      August 4, 2012 at 2:52 pm

      should be him

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    • tanya says:
      August 4, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      If it was about her neglecting the children then why settle for joint custody in the first place? As i stated before no one knows the true story but the 2 of them and he has yet too say why she is so unfit too have full custody, he seen what type of mother she was with her kids before her first kid with him so why go and have another with a woman you deem unfit too care for your children, if it was that bad it should’ve bang on the courts doors the minute they decided joint custody was ok becuase they give you 30 days or more to appeal the decision.

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    • Stephanie Vaughn Clay via Facebook says:
      August 5, 2012 at 1:46 am

      Thank you Shawn… There’s nothing left to say… Very well said

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    • lovely says:
      August 5, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      what i can’t figure out for the life of me is this your son is on his death bed; then sadly he passes away… and you’re on twitter? i just…. how can anyone… nvm i can’t.

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      • Vay says:
        August 5, 2012 at 2:19 pm

        Twitter…facebook… myspace…hell black planet if that will help you keep your sanity. EVERYONE deals with pain differently and a mother losing her child is no different. Let’s just pray that YOU will never have to go through such pain to figure that out. Dont be so quick to judge what you have never experienced.

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        • stlchick says:
          August 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

          And considering she used to go on there several times a day, and has only been there twice since he died, that indicates she is impacted. Who has the right to determine how another person grieves? IJS. Some become recluse, some can’t sit still, some become real assholes. After ALL the shit she’s gone through in the past few years, if she went streaking naked down the street I wouldn’t judge.

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          • Vay says:
            August 5, 2012 at 5:55 pm

            Happy Sunday @Stlchick!!

            I agree!!

            Blessings to ya

    • lovely says:
      August 5, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      who said anything about losing their sanity? you sound like you’ve lost yours. trust me you dont want none. so you cant leave a comment on here without being labeled "judgemental"? really? you have to be in that persons situation now to have an opinion about it? so what makes your "opinion" right & mine wrong? i’ll wait.

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      • Vay says:
        August 5, 2012 at 8:22 pm

        hahahahaha…you talking to me "Lovely"?!
        YES you do need to have gone through somethings…even remotely close before you can understand, people may deal with pain differently. As long as she is not neglecting her other kids WHO CARES!!!? So what makes me right is the fact that I just buried my child in May…and you?

        I’ll excuse you for the "dont want none" comment…look up Gary, IN (which is where I am from) THEN we can talk about who dont want none. lol Dont go there with me…i will respect a child but I dont play with kids…so have your opinion but save your JUDGEMENTS for things you know NOTHING about.

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        • Gwendella says:
          August 6, 2012 at 2:24 am

          You have my prayers also.

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          • Vay says:
            August 6, 2012 at 9:38 am

            Thank you…it really helps you better understand GOD’s will for things in your life…life changing.

    • Reesie says:
      August 5, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      They need to settle this matter out of court and the public eye. Tameka doesn’t owe anyone an explanation. This is sad all around.

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    • lovely says:
      August 6, 2012 at 8:52 am

      @vay to make things clear; yes im talking to you dear…again what makes your "opinion" right and my "opinion" wrong? this time sweetie pay attention to the key word "opinion". lets say it together o-p-i-n-i-o-n. and stop trolling my comments. thanks and goodbye.

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      • Vay says:
        August 6, 2012 at 9:35 am

        Clearly this is not a conversation that is worth my time…didnt you JUST post that you were talking to me…so WHY is the HELL would I have to "troll" ANYTHING if YOU were directing your questions and comments to me?!Whats the point in having an opinion and publically declare it if it’s based off of lies and assumptions. Opinions are just like that crack in your butt…we all have one…some are just FULL of boo boo! lol Carry on…and please know that while acknowledging you has been fun I find this conversation pointless as nothing you say is based on facts you are a mere blog reader…do your own research boo THEN come up with an o-p-i-n-i-o-n. Next time you may want to think before you post…

        Please dont look for another response..I have already wasted 2 min that I cant get back on you.

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        • oneshadeofgrey says:
          August 6, 2012 at 1:52 pm

          @vay – can u please start your own blog

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    • im a dreadhead says:
      August 6, 2012 at 9:04 am

      yall people kill me on this site. you take things so personal about people you dont even know. d@mn its a blog where people are gonna come and comment and their comments may not agree with you. its okay its not the end of the world because people dont see things the way you do and prob never will. be a little more open minded folks and get out your feelings about everything.

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    • can i please have my starbucks says:
      August 6, 2012 at 9:17 am

      @lovely lol @the troll comment. but i totally agree. hate it when people do that.

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    • Rosie O'Donnell Postpones Wedding, Drake Collabs With Aaliyah, Tameka Raymond Speaks +MORE | The Style and Beauty Doctor says:
      August 6, 2012 at 10:22 am

      [...] Usher and Tameka currently share joint custody of their two sons, Naviyd and Usher V. I wonder why Usher wouldn’t just settle for their current agreement in light of Tameka’s very recent loss. What do you guys think is the right thing for Usher to do? (Straight From the A) [...]

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    • TooReal says:
      August 6, 2012 at 11:21 am

      I really would not want to be Ursher right about now, those 2 boys will always love androtect their mother. When they get comprehension of what this dirty fried ninja put this woman through they will never respect him. And that’s a promise!

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    • Kim says:
      August 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      Tameka take a nap….go to sleep…rest your mind…why do you always feel the need to respond??? especially if you know you are right and people should NOT believe everything they read (including this letter to the world I might add). Listen, you act like Usher owes you something and truth is he doesn’t…just move on… Another thing…because "I can’t believe everything I read"….If you really made the comment Usher didn’t care about your son and he "only" came to see him once. Usher is not married to you or in a relationship with you and doesn’t owe you that. The most important thing is that Kile had his mother and father there, his "biological" parents there if his spirit was able to sense anyone in his hospital room. I have been divorced from my first husband for 12 years now and have remarried, but if something ever happened to one of his children I would be deeply affected and sympathetic to my ex-husband/his child…and would not be expected to show up anywhere just to show others how I feel. People grieve differently. Now if it was one of his "biological" children I would expect the same…you both being there…I wouldn’t expect Ryan Sr to be there. I do believe something happened though for Usher to file the claims in court and it doesn’t matter if he filed it a first, second, or third time and I can understand his concern about a judge being sympathetic because it happens. I worked for a Juvenile Court for years before moving to Atlanta, and it is rare and something serious normally when you see a man file anything in court. They tend to want to stay away from court. But not being mean…not pro or con personally…not a fan like that just can’t help to notice the headlines "all" the time. Move on personally and stop responding to things you know aren’t true. Go to court..don’t justify why or who caused it and MOVE ON because it seems you are still holding on to something, or that’s what the things I read that I can NOT believe tell me. Peace and Love….BTW you and your son have been in my prayers.

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    • Jersey Mike says:
      August 6, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      Love you tameka!! Peace and blessing to you.

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    • Rissie 75 says:
      August 7, 2012 at 9:03 am

      I wish her well and I hope she gets through her grief. However, the truth is what it is and the court documents AND the police records are what they are AND the things SHE has said in public are what they are. She can’t go back and change the things she said because she doesn’t want the media to judge or talk about her. She needs to STOP using the media on one hand to put out negative things about Usher if she REALLY wants people to stop judging her personal life. Usher is suing for custody because she has said and done some hateful things to him concerning the kids. According to court documents AND police records, she has tried to engage Usher in arguments in front of the kids during transfers of custody. She has also said things to the kids about Usher that shouldn’t be said according to court documents. Usher wasn’t a perfect husband and she wasn’t a perfect wife, but that is what divorce is for. To attack his girlfriend or talk about him to little kids is inappropriate. I think he got fed up and decided that the only way for it to stop would be to take her to court and get custody of his kids. SHE released statements to the media calling Usher’s sympathy for her son’s predicament fake. WHY do that if you aren’t trying to start trouble? I WISH she would keep HER business PRIVATE! DO you know how many times Beyonce and Jay Z argue? EXACTLY! They keep their business BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – no press releases, no writing into gossip sites, no twitter, no Facebook posts, no police, no courts – just silence. Tyreese and his ex-wife got divorced and you NEVER hear his ex-wife in the media saying anything about him or their marriage or how he is as a dad. Tameka takes every chance she gets to talk to the media. KEEP YOUR MOUTH CLOSED TAMEKA and people WILL NOT care about what you are doing! Usher is famous and court documents are public. People care about the things he is involved in. However, you can have a peaceful existence if you learn self-control AND you STOP feeding the media Tameka and you will have that privacy you need!

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      • Woo says:
        August 7, 2012 at 1:40 pm

        So true!!

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    • Woo says:
      August 7, 2012 at 1:35 pm

      First, I just want to say that I wish this mother some peace in the lost of her son. Second, I’m not Team Usher or Team Tameka, but if a parent files a case because they feel that the other parent is doing things to put their children in harms way, then that not only their right, but their responsibility. This isn’t to say that his words are even true, and that’s for the courts to decide based on the the findings…BUT who could really be mad at a person for filing when they see it as protecting their babies. Even with the terrible death of a precious 11 year old child, that shouldn’t stop a a parent from wanting THEIR child out of harms way for whatever they felt was wrong, that originally made them file the suit, but everyone says he a mean person for continuing. Then, if he was to postpone all proceedings, some would say that he must be lying anyway, because if his kids were being so neglected like he is stating, then why would he want them in that situation another day longer than they have to be. In my opinion, I see both of them having some issues within themselves, but she is the one looking like (I said looking like, I didn’t say she was) the bitter/scorned/bipolar ex, with some of the posts and rages she continues to display on Twitter. I don’t know her story, I don’t know his story,but they need to get it together because from what I see, they are both spending too much time in court…which means, what nanny are the kids with now? This is a no win situation, for all parties involved….including the children.

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      • Vay says:
        August 7, 2012 at 5:16 pm

        I aagree with some of the points you make but HE is the one that wants to postpone not her. Tameka wants to continue the case and go to court this month as planned Usher wants to do it at a later date.

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        • Loving This Site says:
          August 10, 2012 at 1:05 pm

          That’s a smart move on her part because he will try to garner sympathy from the judge. What judge is really going to take your two sons away when you just lost a child? That also makes him look more sympathetic since he is trying to give her time to grieve. That might be his intention or might be a smart PR move. We will never know. I feel bad for any parent that lost their child but I will still pursue the custody of the children if I were Usher. Kyle’s death had nothing to do with while he originally filed in the first place. My coworker said she would get her children out of Tameka’s hands before another accident happens because no one was watching what was happening with the child. What grown adults think its good judgment to let your friend or ex-husband friend jump over your child with a jet ski? Not many because neither parent was present at the time of the incident. I dont agree with my coworker but she raises so valid points if neither parent was present at the time of the accident.

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    • Bernice says:
      August 9, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      This is to much going on. You all need to hear both sideof this before saying anything. She need pray.instead of saying thing yu doesn’t no.Just pray for them. Life to short for drama.

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    • Relly Rell via Facebook says:
      August 10, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Ain’t nobody trying to hear from her. She needs to sit down.

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    • SPOTTED: Usher Mourns Step Son’s Death In Karaoke Bar… [PHOTOS + VIDEO] says:
      August 14, 2012 at 5:30 am

      [...] Tameka Raymond Wants You To Know… [...]

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    • jay says:
      August 14, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      HONESTLY, I don’t know Usher personally….however I had a chance to meet him up close and in person…I was freaking SHOCKED!!!! As to how small and petite of a man he is in real life.

      NOW fighting for solo custody of THEIR children is beyond me??? That being said he is truly showing how small of a man he really is.

      Grow up Usher and be a man….Joint custody is fair.

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    • monalee0528 says:
      August 15, 2012 at 10:00 am

      Is there a perfect parent??????? NO THERE IS NOT. Do not judge there is always to sides to every story.I am sure they both are not the most perfect parents in the world but im sure they both try their best.Usher is a a big star so most of his time goes torwards tours studio time interviews because thats how he makes his money.Tameka lost one of her boys and has the rest of her boys she also is and still is a styles and has an organization for young woman.I do believe she takes care of her sons or they would have been away from her along time ago.It is sad that this is going on still and it should have been settled between the two of them.But think about it this is what parents do fight for their children THATS A PARENT.I am a big usher fan i love his music but i can not say usher wouldnt do that he wouldnt say that because im a big fan.I dont know him as a person and i cant say tameka wouldnt do that or wouldnt say that either.I only know her behind the screen.Im sure what ever they are saying about each other there is some truth to it.I wish them both the best and I hope tameka can stay strong with her sons passing and i Hope usher can help her get through it as well and they can both come to an agreement that would work for them both.

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    • Anthony Jones says:
      August 17, 2012 at 4:45 pm

      Usher should have just stayed with Chilli, married her and had kids! This right here is just a BIG mess.

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