Tameka Raymond Opens Up to People + Photos
Tameka Raymond (pictured here at a fundraiser for her Lost Ones Foundation) recently took the time to open up for November’s issue of People Magazine. She touches on quite a few things in this detailed interview. Here are some of the highlights:
On how she found out about her pending divorce:
It was a rumor on the internet, so friends and family called, saying “Are you okay?” I didn’t understand why. But Usher and I weren’t really speaking then. He was away recording and I was angry about other things going on. (At that time, Usher was spotted out with another woman). He filed two days later
On speculation that the original album title (Monster) was about her:
I’m not that bad [laughs]. “Monster” is slang for a big hit.
On the hardest part about the split:
When I see my kids, I think of what should’ve been. I saw us growing old together. The world is probably saying, “She’s already old!
On if there’s still any love for Usher:
Of course. I still love him very much and I’m sure I always will. Do I want to be with him? I don’t know
Gotta respect how she’s continued to keep it classy in spite of it all! You can catch the rest of the interview in November’s issue of People! You can also get more information about her non-profit organization by visiting Lost Ones Foundation’s website!
Photos: Rob Ector
October 30th, 2009 at 11:45 am
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October 30th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Dang, Tameka can't do right, can she? lol
Like I said I respect the fact that she did keep it classy. Usher is the one making songs, Usher is the one who (I'm sure) played a part in that 911 leak. I'm not saying any one person is innocent over the other but she definitely doesn't get all the blame in my eyes.
And yall need to quit with the "Meka looks a mess" stuff. No matter what opinions people may have of her alleged actions, I find it hard to believe that anybody really thinks she's unattractive. I envy her skin and her teeth. Hmph! LOL!
October 30th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Gosh! I REALLY want to say something nice about Tameka F O S T E R for a change BUT I just can't. Of course she could care less what I think …. I feel it is my CIVIL RITE….yes RITE, NOT right…. To say… I still can't stand this money driven heffa! I simply can't blame the media for making her "look bad"! No! She has to be accountable for her role in this BS. Perception can easily become reality. Did she honestly think the public would 4get that she HAD a HUSBAND and 3 KIDS when she pursued Usher while he was with CHILI??!?! (Confessions much?). NOPE! As far as her appearances… I couldn't give a sauteed rats ass…but her actions??? Yeah! I'm OFF that! Next!
October 30th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
regarding her marriege with her ex: He hasn't spoken out against her at all and have we forgotten the women he is with now is Married but suppose to be in the process of divorce as well and at least ALL OF HER CHILDREN WERE CONCIEVED BY MARRIAGE can't hate on that
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND EVERYONE
October 30th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Was it wrong for me to think she was Ciara when I scrolled by past super fast? Oops! I wish celebs wouldn't broadcast their business across the waves, but then again all the media outlets wouldn't have news to publish. Ehh.
October 30th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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October 31st, 2009 at 12:36 am
I really don't know Tameka I only know of her. I hear the rumors I read the comments. She was/is married to Usher, they have two children together and despite him being famous this is the woman he loved. Instead of thinking what could've been with Usher I hope her children provide her with the strength to move on.
October 31st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I've never been a fan of Tameka; I always thought she was a classless old cougar trying to manipulate and marry Ursher. But she won…she married him and had two kids w/him. I hate that, in his divorce, he's airing out all of their dirty laundry for profit….just like he did when he broke up w/Chilli. He's a talented lil dude, but I have lost a lot of respect for him.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:58 am
Why does anyone HAVE to respect this chick? She's the average groupie, but just cuz she's old enuff to be my moms I'm supposed to respect that she walked out on her family to be with her boss? Wasn't she working for Usher before trapping him into firing his Mama??? She's a wreck, a cougar, a groupie and more. Respect the truth for what it is.
November 1st, 2009 at 3:59 am
Tell 'em why you mad son! LOL
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 am
I hate to see family’s breaking up. Regardless of what everyone says about this women Usher CHOOSE to marry her and have children with her. He knew she was married, he knew his mama didn’t like her, he knew she was older, he knew she already had children..etc. He didn’t go into this relationship blind!!! He knew what he was doing. She didn’t trick him into getting her pregnant and marrying her.
If Tameka is a homewreakin cheat then so is Usher!!! I just hate to see those kids in the middle of all this crap.
Sidebar-Did Tameka have a little work done? Cus she looks thinner and her skin looks smoother. I aint mad at her….at least she keeps a damn smile on her face