Crystal Smith & Tameka Raymond Talk Bold and Bougie, Usher, Ne-Yo, Parenting + More

[@TheeonlyJuJu]

Tameka seems like a go-getter. I love her tenacity ❤, through all her adversity.

[@twellmaker75]

Yea this interview made me like her

[@LeshaFBaby]

Yes she is . I enjoyed her interview with willie d on geto boys podcast

[@jcanthony16]

Tameka has no filter and that's what I love about her.

[@tropicallymixed.]

Tameka has a cool personality. She gives a good interview.

[@Happy-mp7vm]

You can definitely hear the age difference between Crystal and Tameka, being where she is in life knows when to stand down, especially when she senses the conversation may go left.

[@zahraawolowo6506]

Nothing to do with age it’s more about social intelligence mixed with common sense and awareness

[@drecool85]

@@zahraawolowo6506probable correlation with age not causation

[@ursulanicholson5166]

👍🏾

[@felishasweet7579]

I absolutely adore Tamika Raymond. She's always had an old soul and a voice of reason.

[@emm8348]

I like her too

[@maturewoman81]

I like Tameka too! Straight no chaser.

[@skyndgo.]

Nigga she is old but she cool

[@titohelper3569]

CAUSE SHE IS OLD

[@taylenzz]

@@titohelper3569OKKKK!!!!! She’s 53, and looks 53…….why wouldn’t she?!?!?

[@tanmc6710]

Tameka really won me over with this interview…. I am with her in remaining in a peaceful place🥰🥰

[@latricegant4440]

Tameka looks amazing for people saying she look beat. We are not immortal. She is 53.

[@SeekingGreetings]

...and she looks 53.

[@sherwood9917]

@@SeekingGreetings Is it a crime to look your age? She is 53, looks 53 and still looks great.

[@SeekingGreetings]

@@sherwood9917 That's not the crime. 😆

[@sherwood9917]

@@SeekingGreetings What is the crime?

[@qikstar]

I say she looks 56 lol. But looks way better now. Idk why

[@MsReady4change]

Tameka needs her own show! I love her!❤

[@jesuisleconqueror]

I do kinda wish she would do housewives cause she’s so unapologetically herself and comes off funny sometimes

[@heatherro9989]

I truly love Tameka. She’s such a beautiful soul.

[@qikstar]

Not next to Crystal

[@lynchisolm4254]

Good for you Crystal... Know your WORTH.... Stand on your morals... You deserve RESPECT 🌹🌹

[@c-memusic6951]

Her worth is 0 considering she’s single and she judges based off mistakes but as a gf nobody is perfect which allows you to become the wife so accept your flaws but not his not worth a cent and was nvr worth it it’s clear she got what she wanted out the deal

[@c-memusic6951]

I guarantee she’s going to date a old man or be single for ever she not realistic with mistakes and cheaters 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@blakex2699]

​@@c-memusic6951she forgave neyo alot until he started having babies outside the marriage.

[@c-memusic6951]

@@blakex2699not at all she said she left when she first “heard “ things before and came back cause it wasn’t true the baby was a reason to leave she nvr wanted to be there

[@lca9486]

Um no she need to shut up. She realized her worth after the 3rdchild Neyo had on her. She left cause he started to publicly embarrass her. She trying to come off all like she don’t play. When he played with her for years. Abd she took it. She’s Trash

[@teeahrahahnet]

My mom left my serial cheating dad at 59 years old and 35 years of marriage. I've never seen her this happy and fulfilled.

[@simonkalibwani5832]

Cap!

[@auntmay20]

Divorce is horrible to go through, but I am so glad your mom found the peace and joy she deserved!

[@Wonderfulme1989]

​@simonkalibwani5832 Some women would rather be single then have to worry about the threats to her life that cheating brings (diseases, jealously...etc). Piece of mind has more weight than being married to a cheater.

[@theresonlyonejd]

And she will die alone!

[@Wonderfulme1989]

@theresonlyonejd Yall kill me with that. Being married is not the end all be all (yes I'm married). I'd rather my daughter have peace & die alone than put up with bulls%&_ in order to say she died a married woman. That bullsh$@$ will probably send her to an early grave anyway.

[@TashaaG]

Not “Do you hide his hatsssss!”😂😂😂😂 no, I am on the FLOOOR!!!!😭

[@twarner816]

I laughed so damn hard😂😂😂

[@clarissar1528]

I read this as soon as he said it!!! 😂😂😂

[@shirleneflack8896]

Hilarious 😂

[@notagamingchannelyt1802]

I love Tameka. She’s authentic and the kind of person you have to get to know ❤

[@msatutude17]

I love a woman that sticks to her her morals. So encouraging

[@thatgirlshaz]

Tameka is hilarious 😂😂😂. I didn’t know much about her before this interview but I love how raw and authentic she is. ❤

[@jayvzrd3349]

if you watch her r&b money interview with tank and j.valentine youll see just how much of a superstar stylus she is - without her the cover of ushers confessions album wouldve looked different

[@BROOKLYNSHOWTIME]

Ms. Tameka lives in reality. I love it

[@Kaye.Nicole]

"Have you every hid neyo's hats" 😂😂😂😂 Charlamagne play too much

[@dty6555]

lol

[@chickenandbones]

😂🤣😭😭

[@LeshaFBaby]

😂😂😂

[@sugarspiceandeverythingnice92]

i’m crying 😂😂

[@gzoe4real4ever]

Iam here from the future to let you know. Hes been called Mr.Clean.

[@zelinalittle1451]

I love Crystal!!!!! 😊Stay focused on yourself and stop judging her because she choose to give herself time to be happy. She is at peace!

[@sacoope1]

Tameka is so beautiful and graceful. Wishing her all the best. ❤

[@drewstar8611]

The problem with Usher’s ‘Here I Stand’ album is simple….. it followed Confessions… there’s nowhere to go but down. Confessions was essentially Ushers ‘thriller’

[@cheatcodecharlie]

It was no way to do better then Confessions...and not only that "Moving Moutains" was one of the worst songs on there and he shot a video for it!! Just horrible song

[@Forsaken860]

FActs and that Album was genuinely beautiful. Top to bottom. I had that sucker on repeat. 8701 Usher Raymond Here I Stand Usher v Usher Confessions❤️❤️

[@letlovereign]

It was also 2008.....different climate for album sales

[@Forsaken860]

Terrible roll out for that album🤣🤣🤣🤣but beautiful album. This one song is...Long time...sso beautiful​@@cheatcodecharlie

[@sinder-mariepascalpatterso1663]

​@@cheatcodecharlieI wouldn't say it was a horrible song, but its one of those album songs that should have been track eleven that you listen to sometimes. Play in the background type. It absolutely did not need a video. He should have released before I met you. That was required.

[@rosetopaz]

I liked Here I Stand; Love in this club, this ain’t sex, trading places, moving mountains… pretty much the whole darn thing. ❤

[@deelee1623]

Exactly!

[@ModelKayNate]

Me too!

[@awuahcurtis]

Trading places is not on Here I stand

[@rosetopaz]

@@awuahcurtis it definitely is, might want to recheck the album track listing 🥴

[@awuahcurtis]

@rosetopaz my bad,you are right,the album wasn't a flop at all because it is one my favourite Usher songs

[@4everOcean]

Tameka is so down to earth end real

[@tamikasmith4329]

Tamika showing us why Usher liked her.....❤

[@MrsMoore1]

*Loved her and married her…

[@tiffannibooze9400]

​@@MrsMoore1 💯

[@martina9151]

I was thinking the same thing. She seems dope.

[@martina9151]

I really like Tamika.

[@bettiejohnson2605]

At least Tameka is being truthful and not ashamed of her past relationship. If Chrystal didn't want to be honest, why go on the breakfast club.

[@shantaewingbooker2876]

Tameka is a vibe💜🥳 the media didn’t due her justice

[@theresonlyonejd]

Ghetto vibe!

[@twn5163]

Tameka has a hell of a personality lol

[@bluestblack]

Tameka is BEAUTIFUL! Calling her a man is crazy colorism and racism because how can you look at her face and say she’s ugly or manly.

[@workitladypodcast]

👏👏💜💜I respect Crystal so much for respecting her body and her mental health by quickly taking her leave from the relationship! Great example of self respect!!!

[@tee-rock]

She respects her body? I’m just asking but wasn’t she a stripper? She decided to cut her loses because she knew she already secured “the bag”. Her words not mine.

[@theresonlyonejd]

You respect a porn star?!?!? 🤡

[@toccaramabins9509]

I loved this interview. We finally get to see Tameka as a fun, light hearted person.

[@kiki3961]

If every woman left like Crystal left, the world if relationships would be much better than they are today. Some men would think twice if they knew their wives would not give them a second chance.

[@jas1565]

Lol I don't think that was the first time he cheated on her

[@Kaye.Nicole]

So true....women have more power than they realize

[@LisaLisaCJ]

My ex husband didn’t think I’d leave and we had been married 26 years and together since teen years. He started having affairs midlife and I left. He is remarried and still bitter.

[@bettiejohnson2605]

Most people know the entire history of Neyo and Chrystal. The relationship started with cheating except she was the one he cheated with. Its hard to say cheating because they both was doing it but she got tired. Monyetta in a recent interview admitted he didn't cheat on her, they did it together. Chrystal has been through a lot, first foster care issues, stripping as she said to pay the bills and she was in same sex relationships but wanted more out of life. Monyetta said Neyo was her best friend and that's obviously his personality. The video did come out with him and Chrystal "money can't buy" a great video and that's when Monyetta found out. He always say his music is his personal diary so to speak, hes very honest. I believe she's feels her character looks bad but its not true, she's awesome in her survival. Therefore there's no need to sell a fake story. Thanks to him she has a story line to build on, and make those bags.

[@estherdaniel3783]

She was the one helping him vheat from the previous relationship. She knew who his is. She taught she would be treated differently since she shared some of his fetishist.

[@keriberi]

I actually really like Tameka now after the show and hearing her side of things. I also appreciate her saying that life is long chile and ppl make mistakes.

[@valenkennedy3879]

I don’t believe all men cheat. I have a wonderful husband. Of course I can’t 100% say that he hasn’t stepped out, but women have amazing intuition. I can never say all men, all women, all black people etc. do anything because we are all individuals.

[@iamjro]

I totally agree

[@DAD2286]

Cheating isn’t a mistake… it’s a choice. That’s the issue.

[@theresonlyonejd]

It’s called exercising your options not cheating!

[@gogobarbie09]

Exactly I’ve cheated and it was definitely a choice

[@youngboy2140]

Two things can be truth. You can make the choice to cheat, and regret that choice, and acknowledge it was a mistake. Just like it’s a choice for that partner can choose to forgive and walk away, or work it out. Either of those choices can always end of as regretful. Then realize it was a mistake to do so.

[@DAD2286]

@@youngboy2140 I agree with you. For clarity, this is how I personally view cheating. I don’t view it as a mistake, as there’s too many opportunities between the thought and the action to thing about what you’re doing and change your mind.

[@santelaneal5374]

@@theresonlyonejduntil someone cheats on you, then you crying wolf.

[@ddoubleu170]

Just came here to say, I’m loving the show. Loving Tameka and Crystal’s friendship! Tameka is my spirit animal 😂 Mother does not play, okaaaaay!

[@ninaoffthegrid]

Every time Tameka talks I am all smiles, always loved her and her interview on Dear Future Wifey podcast was sooo good man for her to overcome so much and still have a down to earth and lighthearted personality speaks volumes she is a class act!

[@ifyouweremeforreal]

Ushers Here I stand is one of my favourite album

[@tomekadavis6967]

Tameka looks AMAZING! 🫶🏾 Honey, she ain’t aging. 🤎 She’s so pretty and articulate. 💯❤️

[@theresonlyonejd]

She looks horrible!

[@julz89rosado78]

I didnt know then i was young and loved usher but Tameka is funny, stunning, can dress honestly she the baddest personality alone

[@melmines]

Tomeka is speaking “Life is long”

[@heatherae3164]

good interview! they both kept it very classy and elevated their energy. love to see that from black women. 💚

[@lilliebrown8144]

Totally understand what Tameka as you get older you change. Especially in a married. When you’re younger you will say forget it! I understand Crystal totally, she at a different stage in her life.

[@sparr5132]

I really came to appreciate these women by watching the show Bad and Bougie. I am happy they are able to tell their story. Great interview!

[@azariyahsmith6439]

I love love love Tameka. They both looked amazing. The positivity they both show, despite what they e been thru is beautiful♥️♥️♥️

[@noname-in6vo]

Nobody wanted USHER to get married back then he was everybody's man lol

[@MeS-xn2nf]

It's quite hilarious how Crystal commented on Tameka's writing style and the length. I'll compose a text, and my family will seriously say, "Nobody's reading all that!" But the truth is, sometimes those messages can be truly life-changing

[@trinitystevens4968]

It’s crazy because Here I Stand is my favorite Usher album

[@Babycakesj]

Thank you. People sleep on that album but it was/is great!!!

[@ShotByChuka]

It was a good album. Had memorable tracks like ‘Love in this club’, ‘What’s a man to do’ and ‘His mistakes’ on it. But Raymond vs Raymond and 8701 come on top for me.

[@tasharichmond7488]

Right.

[@Ladybugg1118]

I really loved that album as well!!

[@tiffanynicole3910]

It was DEFINITELY underrated! Like people really need to listen to that grown @$$ album!

[@angels85]

Didn’t know much about Crystal but I like her! I been with my husband almost 10 years I would be heartbroken. I Definitely will support her future endeavors.

[@truepyt]

Not Neyo telling on himself 🤣😭

[@vexotimmer2675]

Word. Neyo was trying to be slick lol He know damn well he was talking about himself in that clip.

[@candice7148]

He sure did!! I’m glad she was smart enough to pick up on it though.

[@dimepiecetia]

When you look back and really listen he really did tell on himself. 😂😂😂 I didn’t think about that at the time of the interview but wow .

[@kaydies2782]

Tameka’s perspective on cheating is situational. From what we know of Crystal’s relationship there’s no way Tameka would work through it. That situation was a definite dealbreaker.

[@bobbywilsonfunfaithfamilymusic]

Morning! WAKE THAT MIND UP! Thanks for sharing this conversation with Crystal Smith and Tameka Raymond, "when life hits you, remain in a Beautiful State" thank you Tameka. I appreciate Crystal's focus on her career in spite of all she's has been through.

[@MsSHEISHER]

Tameka is my Capricorn sister from Oakland. A REAL ONE!!

[@keishabe3045]

Everytime the girl crystal speaks im like you are the epitome of "how you get him is how you loose him" 😩😂

[@tammymorgan5348]

Y'all gon keep following that false narrative huh...

[@lisaellis7137]

Loud and wrong.

[@keishabe3045]

​@@lisaellis7137WELL TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED MAMAS!

[@JFWick-yc3si]

That "I'm getting to my bag period" comment just proved this broad big 🚩

[@nycgirltee]

She already addressed this on the show. Him and Monyetta were already divorced when she got with him. So, it isn't how she got him. Y'all want a gotcha moment so bad when he as the man is the one who betrayed both of the families he helped create.

[@beatbydamitajomua]

“Did you hide his hats” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@charlita25]

🎩🧢

[@JakeDeville]

Damn Crystal should be an example for every young girl out there!!!! Respect yourself MORE than the situation you’re in and don’t take sh!t from anyone !!!!

[@lca9486]

Oh please Neyo was cheating on for years and she stayed. After he got a woman pregnant the 2nd time that’s when she left.

[@aliciax.perkins9967]

Tameka is crackin me up 😂 Things change when u turn 50🫶🏽

[@DenaSimone]

Tameka is soooo pretty 🥰🥰🥰

[@conversationswithrena3066]

Ain’t no “slipping up” cheating is a CHOICE!!!!!

[@keonamorrison]

I really love this interview for Crystal i didn’t care to know about her but she sounds coo as hell. Blessings to her.

[@simone2241]

Loved the interview! Both ladies did a great job. I really loved Tameka’s style, beauty, humor and transparency. Wishing both ladies the very best!

[@tdavis47]

HERE I STAND is one of his best ❤ albums

[@latogall]

This was a great interview. They were both candid and open!

[@MrsKelly-ly4et]

Tameka book is really good! ❤

[@dorothymcadams7971]

Tameka is my spirit animal❤️. She moves and speaks my language.

[@Nita143]

Crystal!!! You know your worth! That’s so important! ♥️🙏🏽

[@qikstar]

Luckily she’s light skinned, so she wail always attract quality. However, she is a single mom. If she doesn’t want to be cheated, she has no choice but to lower her standards.

[@Keemccray]

Took me a while to find this comment, but yessss. I respect how she handled herself during that interview and how she knows her worth! Loving yourself is far more important than staying for the kids etc. It speaks volumes. Her children will respect her decision one day.

[@theresonlyonejd]

Her worth is the gutter as she’s a former porn star!

[@zoielafitasquire]

Tameka, you look and have always been beautiful. All the best to you!!!!

[@MLOWG1]

Usher’s album Here I Stand was definitely ahead of its time. And it was probably too mature for his fan base at the time. But I feel that those same fans are now probably listening to it now because they are more mature now. Because the song Here I Stand had such a neo soul feel. It just showed his maturity at such an early age, hence the attraction for his ex wife. He just matured quicker than his fans. Definitely not a flop though.💯

[@natashayoung5130]

Tameka seems to be very intelligent

[@ddoubleu170]

You can definitely tell why Usher was smitten.

[@teresamarie7460]

​@@ddoubleu170Their marriage lasted less than three years.

[@theresonlyonejd]

She’s ghetto AF!

[@guestguest3756]

Obviously, the world's opinion of her being a dark skinned older woman had something to do with that. ​@@teresamarie7460

[@johnsteen74]

With Age comes Mature and Growth from Life's Lesson. Tameka has definitely healed from her Tragedies and turned them into Testimonies❤

[@RheVued]

I’m here for Ms. Raymond.❤Tameka. Crystal is cool. ❤Jess!

[@qikstar]

Is it becuz you and Jess dark skinned?

[@guestguest3756]

Why does that have to be reason? What made you ask that question? ​@qikstar

[@qikstar]

@@guestguest3756 hmmm just stating the obvious

[@Happy-mp7vm]

In my younger days i had the same mindset/mentality as Crystal. Now in my 40's I think the way Tameka does. That doesn't mean you accept disrespect, but as she says, life is VERY long. Nobody's perfect! Crystal wanted out before she heard what Neyo said. I don't blame her thou. It simply sometimes ain't meant to be and self respect outweighs everything.

[@abi-ci8lh]

that's what I said. I think she wanted out already.

[@auntmay20]

I don't think she wanted out. I believe it's the fact that he was not just cheating, but he had and was having children outside of his marriage. It's one thing to move past cheating It's a whole other having kids as a constant reminder. Not to mention it appears he was basically cheating the whole marriage. Plus Neyo is so triflin so many other men and women stop getting married when you know you are not willing to be faithful.

[@blackbox1911]

@@abi-ci8lh Neyo had two kids on this woman,,, u sound crazy

[@crystalhill-adams4463]

@@blackbox1911Yes, ✌️two babies. It’s no secret.

[@sarahjoe2457]

Good luck with the side babies and STDs. Desperate women really make it hard out here.

[@rosalindwhite1356]

Much respect for Ms. Crystal .....Peace & blessings to you both!

[@lakeofalltrades]

I like Temeka!!!!!!! And Crystal is a woman who knows what she wants!!!! I love it

[@Forsaken860]

Crystal cold AF my God. Ten years three kids and dipped in one day. Neyo must had some SH*T on that phone😭😭😭

[@esw122]

He had a baby on her

[@amylove5500]

@@esw122lol if I’m not mistaken when she found out the other girl had his baby and was pregnant with the second one… Crystal kept it cute in the interview lol

[@Dymsx86]

He had children with other women while they were married. It would be absolutely done then.

[@jas1565]

Ten years, three kids and it wasn't enough for him to stay faithful.

[@idontdomoviereviews5253]

Ikr shit

[@DaniTheAlchemist33]

9:46 Tamika talks about Usher😊 28:56 Crystal talks about Neyo😊

[@hotndangerous]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@UnseenWhispers420]

Thank you because you know this what some ppl come for lol my self too 😅

[@IAMWATER7]

That’s all anybody wanna hear them for… but they always gonna tell this story of triumph like they self made lol

[@Cmarie118]

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[@jasmic38134]

​@@IAMWATER7Tamika was Usher's stylist....she was "self-made" neither of these women claimed self-made nor bashed the men...so next

[@LeslieP-uh6dg]

Here I stand we a great album!! One of the best usher albums

[@Kaye.Nicole]

"I'm not sharing my husband It's too much nasty ish in the world" message for the people who are okay with sharing and stepping outside their relationship. Is it worth your health.....Move wisely ❤

[@dnadancetribedancenowafric2986]

When she said that , the question that came to my mind was so if there weren't any nasty diseases in every single person was clean, would you share like don't make that the main decision unless you would share if everyone was clean?

[@Wonderfulme1989]

​@@dnadancetribedancenowafric2986😂 That's a stupid question and statement.

[@teresamarie7460]

She was unknowingly sharing her husband for many years. I wonder how many diseases she has had...

[@chasityclay212]

I hear you tamekaaa girl it’s the wisdom! I’m loving you both

[@lawestphilly]

Both of these ladies grew on me. ❤❤

[@rotcl]

One thing Charla is gonna do is act blonde about his shady past involvements 😂

[@Kaye.Nicole]

😂😂😂 every damn time

[@ukan.536]

Why are you even using that terminology? Aren't you Black?

[@deelee1623]

😂

[@shap9610]

No one person can give you 100% of what you need.

[@awhite6317]

I love the Here I Stand album, especially the title song

[@dchronicles2516]

Great interview and I completely understand what Tameka was stating about cheating and leaving when you’re at certain ages of your life.

[@Carla-ul9lr]

Crystal....listen you are real one. You are always so authentic, you don't start ish...but I love you will finish it! I am here for all of you!

[@stopit41]

I love love Tameka, I have her same attitude

[@wandaclement4000]

Great interview, transparency from both women was great. I love that Chrystal knows her worth! Like she said, she deserves a whole man!!!

[@trams313]

Jess you are doing a great job and while pregnant 🤰🏽. Sending positive energy ❤

[@kscott_official]

Great interview! I love the balance of perspective these ladies brought. Love them both!❤

[@harvemedharvemed7796]

I was not expecting to like this interview, but in the end, I am really surprised. I am going to watch their show.

[@MarvelousSteph]

I love Tameka she’s so real ❤❤❤

[@julielove8932]

Love Tameka...i enjoyed this innerview

[@darkcocoakiss]

Salute to both Queens! “Here I Stand” was 🔥🔥🔥🔥! It was a great follow up to “Confessions”, if people actually gave it a listen.

[@keshiajunuies8966]

Here I stand is one of my favorite Usher Songs. He sings the hell out of that song.

[@shannonminor9196]

I love Tameka personality❤

[@phenomenal399]

Tameka’s evolution is very good to see

[@AleshiaNicole-lv9nf]

Crystal is a real woman! I stand on everything she stated!

[@mecca6941]

This was actually a good interview

[@StephanieYounger-jn7tb]

Great interview! Love realness of both ladies. TAMEKA is my girl!

[@KiKi-vf3yq]

Tamika is beautiful. I’m surprised so many people judged her looks. Had to be jealousy

[@awtumwhittaker795]

I think Tameka is gorgeous honestly and crystal is beautiful as well loved this interview

[@angelamason1017]

Tameka is hilarious 😂

[@maturechick9536]

I really enjoyed both ladies commentary. They were very honest and to the point.

[@PurpleShadePodcast]

"That is the death of the relationship and we're parting!" Exactly ma'am. Do not listen to this woman who is encouraging you to settle for a cheating man just to be in a relationship. No thank you! Good for you for focusing on being your best self and I hope the man who is looking for a his blessing finds you!

[@Kaye.Nicole]

I don't think she was encouraging her to settle for a cheating man....smh. when we're dealing with HUMAN BEINGS, everything is not black and white. Her point was that when you sign up to commit your life to someone, there will be all kinds of ups and downs. Nothing in life is straightforward. A serial cheater is quite different than a man who cheated once he learned his lesson, and it never happened again... Those are two different men. So people should be careful when applying general advice to every situation... infidelity shouldn't always mean the end. Imo

[@PurpleShadePodcast]

@@Kaye.Nicole we didn't hear the same thing.