Usher's Ex-Wife Tameka Foster Talks Co-Parenting, Says His Mother 'Did Not' Want Them to Get Married

Tameka Foster exclusively shared with Atlanta Black Star why Usher’s mother didn’t want them to get married.

[@kdh255]

And Usher moma thought it was a good idea to leave him other there with Puffy at age of 13🙄

[@deescott8312]

Exactly

[@jermainelatimer804]

Wow!!! I didn't think about that.

[@kletstalkaboutit4726]

Right!

[@simonsez1787]

Right lol. Make it make sense 😂

[@ShaniLee-vd5pe]

Money baby

[@robinshorts2130]

They pulled a Vlad tv since Usher mentioned her on the BET awards

[@FalconsGirl1]

Seems like he still loves her

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

​@@FalconsGirl1He does. I think a lot of outside folks interferred with their relationship and that affected him also.

[@gamingwithgavshorts7311]

What God joins together NO ONE should put asunder. Mothers/parents should Stay out of grown adults business. Married people should set strong boundaries with in laws or anyone else determined to break the marriage Covenant. Married people NEED to protect their marriage. Period.

[@jocelynatl]

I was wondering.... Just how old is this interview bc KS is gone.

[@redd2sons]

Usher ex wife Tameka is very beautiful and intelligent woman. I wish they could have made it work for them.❤

[@user-fb6lf3vl7p]

Well, most mothers hate sons marrying older women.

[@ker_possible]

most mothers hate their men dating other women,….oops I mean their son dating other women.

[@deescott8312]

@@ker_possibleright they do clingy to their sons it’s annoying let the kid live his life 🙄

[@torrijones8434]

That's why some never get married

[@torrijones8434]

​@deescott8312 right mama's boy I hate women like that🙄sometimes there sister or daughter same way

[@torrijones8434]

Right mama's boy that what I hate about women sometimes the sister like that or daughter it's annoying🙄 that's why I don't mess with men at all women act act like an ex or a lover men the same way with each other too

[@user-dl6xi9eg9r]

Tameka is a CLASS ACT and BAUTIFUL and REAL!

[@erickahill6579]

Usher should have just stayed where he was. Mothers can ruin marriages. Trust me!!!

[@user-dl6xi9eg9r]

@@erickahill6579 OH I KNOW!! 1 DIVORCE AND ON MY 2ND MARRIAGE!! lol

[@Riogi]

I like her a lot and wish her all the best.

[@testaccount01336]

She lost custody of her children!!!

[@cindyb2525]

Tameka is very pretty, to me she looks better than the wife he has now.

[@cynthialyman1319]

She definitely is

[@kletstalkaboutit4726]

Yes she does….

[@thewordsmith5440]

She looks classier than the woman he has now. His new wife or gf has a trashy look.

[@cbow5582]

Their both beautiful women

[@caustin718]

Yes she does

[@bartender4877]

His mother dropped him at Diddys I wouldn’t care a damn what she thinks😅

[@EJ-zs8ll]

But he was a man who're anyway who caught herpes so does it really matter

[@bartender4877]

@@EJ-zs8ll he was a child when he first interacted with Diddy so yes it matters 🙄

[@ecrawley27]

This was very smart to reload this video after usher said Tameka I’m trying…and I fell for it 😆 ok I’m gone

[@Tamika-ss3ju]

Right lol

[@chopituppodcast]

😂😂😂😂

[@StarVee-iw3zm]

When did he say that ..never knew that, wow

[@stephanieeaster6519]

@@StarVee-iw3zmOn the 2024 BET Awards when he was given a special award. His speech was mostly bleeped because of the language he used, but at one point he was talking about his past and his ex was in the audience and he said “I’m trying Tameka” lol

[@Youlandap2]

Much love to Tameka 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ YOU SURVIVED what has destroyed many.

[@atlaustell]

This is obviously an old clip. Kevin Samuels died in 2022

[@providenceartdesign]

That's what I'm wondering. I feel a lot of old interviews are popping up, where he was mentioned.

[@letmesing6868]

Thank you! It’s so obvious.

[@sabrinaprice324]

I was a little perplexed 🤔

[@mommytalkshow]

I think a lot of people don’t know Kevin Samuels passed away because his clips still go viral.

[@NoseyNuNu]

I hope they get along for their kids sake ❤

[@QueXopa79]

Duh this is old

[@NoseyNuNu]

@@QueXopa79 at his BET speech the other day he yelled out to Tameka that he was trying. I figured out this was old after I wrote this comment 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@frankjones861]

I could certainly understand Ushers mother wanting him with another woman who was younger that he could enjoy life with growing older together learning together.

[@Skinnychelle48]

As a mom of a son, I understand it too and she called it right!

[@niambimuhammad5149]

@@Skinnychelle48but she was ok with him living with an adult man who she really knew nothing about when he was a mere minor

[@byrdtaylor5703]

@@niambimuhammad5149that part!!

[@starchildofthe90s7]

Crazy

[@nicolenicki162]

@@niambimuhammad5149 whoa...I never thought about that 🎯

[@fonz112goss4]

I think Usher's Mom's concerns was she was a Mother already of multiple births. He hadn't experienced that until her! If this was his second marriage not new anymore but His Mother realized he had to choose his own way!

[@ashleynichole867]

Tameka defending Mr Samuels told me a lot about her.

[@jakestroll6518]

She doesn't even know he's been dead for years, she's speaking in present tense. Your only takeaway is that she talks about things she has no idea about. A know-it-all that knows nothing.

[@ebonyeverything2751]

​@@jakestroll6518this is an OLD clip tink tink.

[@FEMME_CHRONICLES]

sadly, she looks for validation in men...smh.

[@leslieburleson1631]

Girrrrl yaaaasss...Tameka is a real one

[@leslieburleson1631]

​@jakestroll6518 She's speaking on him in the present cause some of what he said was true....However Kevin Samuels was an image consultant....Nothing else.

[@jslack8973]

I’m glad she is speaking her piece. I did appreciate him calling her out like he’s perfect. Even his kids didn’t appreciate him doing that. Kids almost grown and he bullied her with his money. I love him as an artist but he controlled that entire situation and caused that woman pure hell even while she was dealing with her son dying and then Usher almost got her other son killed on his watch…

[@Glamlifemovie]

I lost all respect for him afterwards because he couldn't take care of the kids and never changed a diaper, yet sued her for full custody and won. Then he gave the kids to his mother because he's on tour and on the road. Instead of just leaving them with Tameka and the rest of their siblings in school at the family home.

[@deescott8312]

I would never interfere with who my child dates or marry unless it’s toxic abuse going on . As long as that person makes my child happy they are good in my eyes

[@testaccount01336]

That is stupid. Toxic people make their partner happy that is why they are with them.

[@dsylla5064]

She finalized her divorce to previous husband and got married to Usher within less than a year. Usher is in his late 20’s at the time, she’s in her mid 30’s with 3 kids. I think most moms would be protective and look at it with suspicion. Ultimately the mom wasn’t the reason for the breakup. I’m glad Tameka was able to move on and they are focused on good coparenting.

[@queenkeesh8660]

Agree

[@tmill2703]

Apparently her and Usher still had issues from what he said during his BET Awards speech.

[@tanyadove8452]

These women are smart and beautiful.

[@brendajohnson8498]

No you were Chili makeup artist and you did back hand to her. That’s why Usher mom didn’t like you. So stop lying.

[@hova2781]

Oooohhh okay

[@FalconsGirl1]

Fair game oh well

[@joy2theworld488]

Oooooh really?? 😳

[@kimlyncarby4385]

For God' sake, stop spreading misinformation. She was never a makeup artist. She was Usher's stylist.

[@kimlyncarby4385]

@@hova2781@hova2781 Not true; Google her. She was never a makeup artist.

[@patrieceminner6150]

i didnt recognize Torrie but she looks great as a blonde.

[@bmoney6939]

She is a beautiful lady n tameka foster. Sounds like she at peace n this point of her life.

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

🤷🏻‍♀️ Tameka was an older woman that was already married with kids. I don’t blame his mother.

[@maskhysteria4056]

She done went thru the illuminate vacuum smh!Chile 😂😂😂

[@DoctorKesha]

Was this prerecorded? Kevin Samuels died.

[@QueXopa79]

Duhhhhh this is old

[@goldenbliss9358]

I was wondering why they spoke as if he was still alive. Sounds like this was done years ago.

[@DoctorKesha]

@@QueXopa79 That’s why I asked. 🙄

[@Lil08103]

​@DoctorKesha ppl live such miserable lives that they just look for reasons to be nasty. anyway to answer your question this was recorded a few yrs ago but uploaded, i think, to seize the moment of usher mentioning her at the awards

[@DoctorKesha]

@@Lil08103 Thank you 😊

[@carolynmoffett5]

She was already married and left her husband and caused a curse. His mom knew what was best. It was over real quick.

[@Chrystal21599]

This is pretty good. I wish it was longer.

[@ccooperwood5029]

It is apparent that this interview is at least two years old.

[@traceyjennings6766]

As mum’s/parents 3:35 of adults, we’ve laid the foundation, and had to learn to step back as they learned to step up into adulthood. They deserve the love, respect and support we raised them with, by example- Not opinions and judgements in opposition to their freedoms & choices to live their own lives. God binds the marriage and nothing and no-one should come between- they are One. Show love . Respect that. A divorce or broken family is heartbreaking and devastating for all involved. I think Usher puts it well in his words: “We ain’t good-good, but we still good”. ❤🙏🏽

[@gamingwithgavshorts7311]

Amen 🙏

[@xoxofergie7217]

That looong pause & no reply said something totally different 😂

[@queenkeesh8660]

Idk y mother tryna tell her son who to marry when they grown man 😂 tameka was did wrong in custody battle she should have kids just as much as him

[@tshc4778]

I love Claudia, she keeps it real!!

[@lisaswrld]

Please check her history, she’s said/done some problematic things going back years.

[@FunPhonicswithSelina]

She is known to know ALOT of secrets

[@emilystevens6335]

Tameka is so beautiful and so are her sons

[@elishablack3023]

Rather his mom was mom wanted them married or not he was grown and both of his first two wives was older then him he loves older women ya know and chilli was even older now the third wife is younger but meka maybe was older but she was still able to give babies that lady need let her son be and stay out of his business and let him have a life period point blank be blessed all involved ❤

[@smpb4660]

Beautiful Queens 🔥🔥🔥

[@lilinee3jeany865]

She’s looks like usher mother even her voice sounds that

[@FCLaney]

Who uploaded this old ass interview😂 and Kevin was a lady

[@JoanEKBullock]

Sometimes the handwriting is on the wall and someone read it 🙏🏽👌🏽☮️❤️🙏🏽

[@michellecuttino6703]

Wow!! Love this. It was very legible

[@user-dl6xi9eg9r]

Tameka and Kevin Hart's wife are now on a reality show together I think.

[@antoniapalmore7494]

Kevin was a mess and disrespectful. Usher mom knows his secrets, which is why she didn't want him to get married.

[@jaypaidincash]

Exactly. Usher dabbles in homosexuality ect..I'm sure his mom knows

[@patternsamazing]

I wrote this comment after Kevin Samuels passed. It is still relevant now. In some of Kevin’s videos, women come into the conversation with discernible fretfulness. They would say things such as: ‘I don’t wanna speak over you…’ and would nod frequently as he spoke believing it would impress their host and maybe he would be kind to them and they would leave unscathed. It rarely happened. This attitude of appeasement, this feeding of the shark hoping you would not become its dinner only fattened it. His 15 minutes of viral fame ballooned into 3 odd years as the unofficial king of the manosphere, his status grew and other viral moments inundated countless outlets. Now hopefully, the flood will start to recede and once the grieving tears are wiped away his fans and followers will receive more clarity. We unwholesomely gravitate towards celebrities, even when their aura glows green with toxicity, even when their channel is an arena and the sport is misogyny. Kevin may have started with noble intentions giving grooming advice to men while making videos from his car but he careened off this path speedily. Some of his suitable advice to women which was always amalgamated with a lot of scorn and shame can be distilled into: be healthy (lose weight), be submissive, be productive and be approachable (be feminine). All these can be found in Proverbs Chapter 31 for a woman seeking advice within a congenial space. Also, these nuggets of advice can be given without making your interlocutor feel like their biggest adversary in the world is a bathroom scale. Power really does unveil personality, even if that power is derived from being the unofficial leader of an unofficial movement existing in non-physical space. If he has a steadfast legacy it is this: enormous power and an uncanny spell reside in this new-fangled interactive tool called social media. It can have a narcotic effect if it is not used cautiously. And it can produce an addictive rush just like an endless stream of Redbull.

[@islandprincess9666]

Kevin Samuels was a horrible man and he had no problem tearing down women and belittling them. He said that women are expired after a certain date. I think this type of rhetoric is very dangerous and I think that it is the reason why Miss USA and several other women unalived themselves before they turned 30. God will not be mocked and I think that it is so ironic that Kitten heels died just how he swore up and down black Women would. He died alone and he didn’t have any family with him. According to reports his family found out through social media so it sounds like he was estranged from them. He preached that he was a high value man but he was homeless at times. He was with a woman of another race that was overweight when he passed and how that woman looked if she was a black woman he would have dragged her but he was a colorists so she got a pass. He profited off of throwing rage and hate towards black women, and look what happened to him. People who say they liked Kevin Samuels are no better then the red pill incels. Black people have endured a lot of trauma and each person needs to go through their journey of healing and breaking generational curses. Trying to profit off of hate and rage is a loosing strategy if not financially, spiritually.

[@smpb4660]

Saw Claudia and I subscribed ☺️☺️

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

That guy used black women to pay his child support back payments, etc.

[@user-yl8xs1gi5i]

This is good where the whole video….of this guys WOW 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@elishacolon9552]

She look like Tabitha from kut klose

[@vixxa]

When was this filmed?

[@Creatively_Tonesha]

Clearly old footage. Smart of them though. 🤓

[@sherylsmith5193]

This interview has to be old because KS has been 6 ft below for 3 years now. In regards to why Ushers mom had a problem with is because this started out as a business connection. Tameka was several years (5+) then Usher and she knew that he wasn't ready for a blended family nor marrying an older woman. If more men would listen to their mothers, they'd stop marrying women they have no business with.

[@khurr]

It is crazy how chics be seeking clout! She didn’t have to say ish about the relationship or family. He is a good father and is trying that’s all that should matter. U out here doing too much mam.

[@ollyollyoxenfree-fw9kd]

If only Usher's mother was this vigilant when she sold...ahem allowed Diddy to mentor her child and live with him alone when he was a pre-teen. If only.

[@asandamacwili8058]

Tameka is so Beautiful ❤

[@TellThePeopleSW1]

Kevin Samuels passed away 2 years ago!

[@judgeeviecourt]

Osay the dark secret 😂 blessings #dmv

[@kendralowethasinger2737]

Do Y’all not know Kevin Samuels Passed a few years ago! RIP to Kevin Samuels ❤

[@nene8369]

Good for kevin💯📌

[@MaddieRae_Designs]

He wouldn't have dated her... She's old and a baby Mama.

[@JustBree716]

She was a divorcee mother of two. Get a clue. They so fake

[@ashleyb_snaps]

Tameka ans his mom look alike

[@southerngirlchef5886]

I said the exact same thing, they really do!

[@FunPhonicswithSelina]

But diddy was 30 something

[@Flower_hoarder]

🖤THESE TWO EX WIVES STANDS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ‼️🖤

[@rasta487]

How does it add up that on one hand "i like kevin samuels bc he makes good points & backs them up with stats" whilst at the same time being a divorced twice single black woman with 4 to 5 kids. Tameka said "I will beat him up" as it relates to the fact that she wouldn't be considered high value to him. Statistically, as far as K.S is concerned, Tameka is "average at best & far from high value." He would question why a man filed for divorce from her bc statistically women file. Cognitive dissonance much? Make it make sense.

[@femdivinemind7777]

That should show you how backwards twice divorced non child.support.paying ks logic actually was ...

[@rasta487]

@@femdivinemind7777 right?! And yet Tameka gave near full throated support of him....and yet the very measure K.S. used was highly against her. I noticed that the women & men who supported him most were usually in that category. They just somehow didn't see themselves that way.

[@MsSocialMediaMogulMUA]

He was an image consultant….

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Lol, okay, bless his heart.

[@TheAtm149]

I genuinely enjoy Tameka and the co-hosts look great!

[@KT-sv6jx]

Welllll We Shall See How She Handles Her Sons Future Wives......

[@Newashb]

Kevin passed a few years ago

[@gwells813]

Why do 1:06 they keep bringing up old stuff

[@iriemo721]

He had a target initially Tameka, it was to black men and how they would improve themselves. Thats something that’s needed. He had a target, he wasn’t popular with that target.

[@vanessawhetstone4251]

He said that song good good was about her

[@michaelbraddock5728]

Be A Gentleman

[@Just-Princess]

When was this filmed?? They are talking about Kevin Samuel's in present tense and he's been dead for atleast 2 years (I think).

[@kanicajames3604]

Isn’t Kevin Samuels deceased? How is he watching?

[@Ugottabekiddinme]

The video was conducted prior to his death.

[@user-yl8xs1gi5i]

But Frankly Speaking this ex wife here was a healing element in USHER LIFE THAT DAMAGE DIDDY DID DO YOU GUYS SEE 👀👀👀👀👀

[@user-yl8xs1gi5i]

Women are primarily healers

[@purpleflowers149]

I used to read the magazines back in the day how Usher and his mom was the best of friends and then all of a sudden he started turning against her, and I thought that was quite odd and the only thing that came to mind was it must be her, but I also read that his mom was trying to warn him about this woman and then again he got more rebellious against his mom then he realized his mom was right and he said oh my goodness I have to apologize to my mom, because she was telling the truth about her being a gold digger and much more and now they are the best of friends and I can see she's still using that same excuse his mom didn't want me to to marry him, when really that may have been a distraction to get into his pocket

[@AminaPhilosophy]

Stop lying! She was already successful in her own right. She was and still is a famous stylist and had her own career. Why would she be considered a Golddigger?

[@wannad8290]

Tameka ❤

[@Glamlifemovie]

A lot of people don't like her because she isn't famous, she was his employee, stylist. The mother is using age as an excuse. The mother likes Chili because of her looks and because shes famous. The mother is shallow and told him to get custody of her children. Usher is on the road and the children were left in his mothers care, during this time Tameka also lost her son. That was very heartless of Usher and his mother. Meanwhile, Tameka is an excellent full-time stay at home mom, no reason she should have lost custody. Then the mother should address Ushers Herpes allegations, since shes all up in his business 😐😬

[@Chrystal21599]

Sir you’re handsome

[@user-oi7rn6hd9c]

You were too old and experienced. Kids and hungry for money. Usher is great, and his mother was protecting him against your old behind. Get someone to talk about. Not usher 😅

[@jdavis6727]

Did his mother protect his behind from Diddy?

[@natashabooker3411]

Tameka look like a brown skinned Michael Jackson she got a very strong face

[@vanessawhetstone4251]

Kevin said the men wouldn’t listen and wouldn’t wash their buns so he focused on women. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nononsense1056]

She did something to her face 🤔

[@lovediaries6646]

WAIT A MINUTE...they're talking about Kevin Samuels as if he's alive...Am i missing something?? 🤔

[@Sheer-opulence9]

Black women contacted Kevin Samuel and they became his audience

[@JustBree716]

Still speaking on Kevin Samuels. Wow. 😅dead man still haunts people like Claudia 😅

[@CrystalM1917]

This was filmed when he was still alive.

[@talisacharles7948]

He's dead when was this taped ?

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

We didn't want to get married!

[@latoyalove23]

Well he didn't need a mother he could tale care of his self... You was so old

[@joystratton68]

This is old

[@user-dl6xi9eg9r]

I'm trying to figure it out.

[@rissilient85]

Well atleast he had his 2 sons with a mature woman. It could be worse

[@llw53one]

I just love Kevin Samuel’s. R.I.P. my friend ❤❤

[@blondielee5227]

She was rude to Usher's moma d her own mom too. Usher made a so g on it, go check.

[@shaylaforever9048]

So, Claudia has started her own podcast? Isn't that a conflict with Fox?

[@JloveLamar]

They talked about dating Kevin Samuels, so this has to be years old

[@ebonyeverything2751]

​@@JloveLamarcommonsense isn't common anymore.

[@deborahblount8571]

She said a mother and her child SO YES HE IS YOUNGER not a child he is her Adult Son marrying an older woman. That's a lot of parents concern what's purpose can this work or it's just for show

[@NoseyNuNu]

I also liked Kevin Samuels 🙏🏿❤️🕊️ rest in Paradise. I just realized this interview is old. 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@rasta487]

@NoseyNuNu with due respect, how do you think Kevin S. would've "rated" Tameka? 1. Over 50 2. Divorced twice (with at least 1 husband divorcing her & Kevin said that's a bad sign bc women typically file) 3. At least 4 kids 4. Although an attractive woman, if she had been one of his call ins sharing her story what do you think "her number" would've been? In my experience, the people who typically liked him didn't even meet his standards but thought they did. That's partly how it was so easy for him to trip them up when they called. And also bc he kept moving the bar to fit whatever narrative & to devalue black women.

[@tshc4778]

There’s no rest for the wicked

[@nijalpope5550]

Proof women equate their dating market value with their personal value as a human. Illogical .

[@rasta487]

@nijalpope5550 and yet she liked him. And let's never forget that initially, he was addressing black men's lack of work ethic, hygiene & being accountable. There was no market for that. Certainly not BM. But when he pivoted to BW, he gained a million subscribers.

[@coraboswell3652]

Kevin is RIP do they not know this

[@FreeAsABird53]

Isn’t Kevin Samuels gone? Why is he being discussed in the present?

[@sunnidayz856]

Yes this an old clip

[@mamat1213]

Omg this was so creepy, KS been gone 🫣

[@mystery407]

Exactly. I'm like, is this old?

[@ticktock1861]

kevin samuels was for entertainment purposes only

[@ToyHigh]

This must be super old Cuzz the man is dead

[@AskLisa1841]

This girl is always trying to hook somebody up with somebody hook yourself up

[@southerngirlchef5886]

😂😂😂

[@vanillaconover3484]

Kevin samuels would say she to old near death😅🇵🇦

[@khurr]

Claudia is truly a snake…I respect the sister for her hustle but damn! The hate oozing out of her is amazing. KS is the least of her issues. Be accountable for the state of ur life, not go blaming everything and everyone that wasn’t minding u at all. U saw where Vivica is! Kendra G is maybe on her way to gaining some wisdom. U still out here staring at head lights like u know what…keep going tho!

[@Berrymerry928]

Do any of them know that Kevin Samuels is dead?