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Tameka Foster-Raymond and her sons have developed a series in honor of black families and her son, Kile Glover, who tragically lost his life July 21, 2012.
Tameka says her son Kile, always dreamed of seeing himself on television and she has created a fictional animated series called ‘THE ODD LIFE OF KILE LYLES’ as a passion project to make Kile’s dreams a reality.
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Usher recently snagged some elaborate new ink and many are wondering what exactly it all means.
The superstar singer, who has nine albums, eight Grammys, and numerous accolades recently acquired some new body art that he feels will lead him into his next stage of life.
Usher now dons a giant tattoo on the back of his head which is reportedly symbolic of guidance and transformation.
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Foster premiered several of her custom designs to an inviting crowd during the 9th annual ‘Celebration 4 A Cause’ (C4AC) fashion show and benefit event last Thursday evening (December 22, 2016).
Eva Marcille played host to the event, which was held at Atlanta’s King Plow Center and sponsored by Clay West and Polow Da Don’s F.O.C.U.S. Foundation.
Several of Atlanta’s who’s who attended the event including Karlie Redd (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta) and Atlanta mayoral candidate Michael T. Sterling, who spoke a few words to the crowd.
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Park Tavern in Piedmont Park was the site for ATL Live on the Park?s 4th annual Hip Hop Pro Awards hosted by Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols. Awards were presented to five individuals who have made a lifetime commitment in keeping Atlanta?s Hip Hop culture in the forefront of the entertainment industry.
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The 2016 recipients included: Ludacris, Hip Hop Pro Icon Award recipient; Josh ?Jay 1? Raiford, Hip Hop Pro Trailblazer recipient; Phillana Williams, Hip Hop Pro Visionary recipient; Cannon Kent, Hip Hop Pro Legend recipient; and Jay Carter, Hip Hop Pro Trendsetter recipient.
Notable guests in attendance included: Silkk the Shocker of No Limit Records, Chubb Rock (legendary hip-hop artist), Euxodie Bridges (Wife of Ludacris), Tameka Foster (Atlanta Exes), Eva Pigford (actress, TV host and fashion model), Toya Wright (Reality Star and Author), Torion Sellers (Actor: Barbershop 3), Monyetta Shaw (Atlanta Exes, Author), Chaka Zulu (Manager of Ludacris), Hurricane Dave (Operations Manager of Radio One), Gregg Smith (Associate Director, Writer/Publisher Relations for SESAC), Keinon Johnson (Interscope Executive, founder of Never Sold Dope), Tim Davies (VP/GM of Radio One) and more.
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Kareem ‘Biggs’ Burke and Sleepy Brown (Organized Noize) strike a pose during a celebrity filled event host by ‘Fourth of November’ Denim.
‘Fourth of November’ celebrated the launch of their artist series initiative with an exclusive fashion and artist showcase, held in Atlanta last Thursday evening (March 24, 2016).
Guests enjoyed libations, an assortment of eats?and a tour?of Fourth of November’s curated pieces and collection hosted by? co- owner Kareem “Biggs” Burke,?formerly of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Among attendees?were reality personality and stylist?Tameka Raymond Foster (Atlanta Exes), recording artist?Donell Jones, reality personality?Althea ‘Thi-Thi’ Eaton, Debra Antney, professional skateboarder?Stevie Williams, recording artist?Sammie,?Chaka Zulu?of Disturbing tha Peace and Ludacris manager, ?stylist?Middleman Fresh, Paris PK Kirk of DTP, rapper?Special Ed,?Sleepy Brown?of Organized Noize),?Ryan Glover?of Bounce TV,?Alana Banks?of WEtv?s Selling it in the Atl,?songwriter/producer Nate Butler, Roc Nation’s Lifestyle specialist?Emory Jones,?Phillana Williams, VP of Tunecore, a host of fashion designers, stylists and many more.
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NEWSFLASH!? Those of you who have been constantly nagging Tameka Raymond about dropping Usher’s last name, finally got your wish.
It was just a few months ago that Usher revealed that he would hope his son’s mother would ‘depart’ from using his last name. (you know, the one she shares with his kids?) Usher stated in a Dish Nation interview:
She married me.? I?m going to marry again? (you know) and when I do, I don?t want to have a harem, so?
When I do, I just hope it will be a departure?
Soon after that interview, Usher tied the knot with his latest old lady lady love, so now, Tameka has complied to her exes very public request to return his family name.
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