Tameka Foster: The Interview
Tameka Foster is hated on.
We're talking about someone that almost makes Simon Monjack seem appealing to most our readers.
It's hard to pinpoint the exact reason, but fans of Usher believe he's making a grave mistake by marrying this supposed home wrecker. With that in mind, Essence magazine sat down with Tameka recently.
Essence.com: Do you and Usher spend a lot of time together?
Tameka Foster: Usher and I are friends. We are road dogs. We hang out like friends. We shop, laugh, work out, get mad in the middle of the day about what we want to eat, debate about what's fattening in a smoothie and just do regular things.
Essence.com: How does Usher get along with your three sons?
Foster: Usher loves my children. My ex-husband and I have joint custody. It's a wonderful arrangement that allows me time to do things with Usher one-on-one and to spend time with the kids. I'm not looking for a father for my kids because they have one. They just happen to be lucky enough to have two strong men in their lives.
The Hollywood Gossip note: Critics treat Tameka worse than other famous fiancees, such as Alexis Phifer, because they believe she is looking for a new, rich father for her kids.
Essence.com: You've been labeled a "poor mom" because, supposedly, you're never with the kids. Your reaction?
Foster: Do you think Usher would really be engaged to a woman who would leave her kids? My children are with us much more than people think. They've gone to the Bahamas with us and attended play-off games. I purposely keep my children out of view. I don't want them scrutinized and talked about because that would be a problem. Everyone wants to know, "Where are her kids?" Out of these pictures, that's where.
The Hollywood Gossip note: It's a course of action Britney Spears tried to use with Jayden James, too.
Essence.com: Shifting gears a bit, is it true that Usher's mom fired you as his stylist and you in turn convinced Usher to fire her as his manager?
Foster: I never worked for Usher's mom; I worked for Usher. Now, I don't know if she persuaded him to feel certain ways about me, but she never fired me.
Essence.com: So does that mean you and future mother-in-law have beef?
Foster: No, we do not. Any mother with a son as successful as Usher is going to have raised eyebrows about any woman who comes around. I'd be the same way about any one of my sons. His mother and I have a great rapport. There are no hard feelings and I had nothing to do with his decision to no longer have his mother manage him.
So there you have it, people. Are you still against Tameka? Might she get a bad rap? Or, like Blake Fielder-Civil, is it just normal for those marrying celebrities to face a bit of scrutiny?
June 21st, 2007 7:53 PM
She is trifling and a gold digger. I think Usher should have worked things out with Chili...they made a better couple. At least she (Chili) had her own life. I pray it works out for them regardless
June 26th, 2007 9:11 PM
i think it is really sad when a man puts his mother (the same mother that drove his ragady ass to local talent shows.ect) aside for some women. especially one that old who clearly hasnt been very lucky in her career. he is so stupid. and he has truely lost my vote. i know she s disapointed. i bet she thought she raised a better man than that.
June 27th, 2007 11:24 PM
Well let him be the fool and props out to her.
June 29th, 2007 1:35 PM
i am a big fan of usher i wasnt happy to find out that he was dating his make up artist and i am even more unhappy to hear that he is marring her :(. I just hope that she isn't using him and that she really and truely loves him. Usher is an outstanding person who is adored by many and i wish them both the best of luck. p.s i hope the baby looks like usher
July 30th, 2007 5:54 PM
I am praying that the baby is healthy and survive. Usher should realize that he is the lucky one. Tamika is a pretty lady and usher should rush to her bedside and marry her in the hospital. To Usher, my advise is that your fans should not control your private life. Gods blessings for Usher and Tamika.
July 31st, 2007 2:03 PM
Ok. Usher, you need to take a good look at Tameka Foster. First you need to think of the woman who gave birth to you and has helped you shape and build your career. Tameka has been convicted of Welfare fraud and perhaps other things we may not know about. People change, this is true but something is odd here. I think you are not happy. She's pregnant. So what?! You don't have to marry her to be a great father to your child. Please keep yourself away from this future mess. I'm telling you....stay away from this. You'll be better off for it. Take your time and you'll find someone who will support you and be your friend. Please don't be fooled. Tameka Foster is beneath you and an insult to how your mother raised you.
August 6th, 2007 8:04 PM
I'm in Shock! How could you fire your dam mother. Marry who you love, but the way you have disrespected your mom. The one who carried your ass for 9 month's. Watch out for that thing called KARMA! Pre Nup Please. God Bless.
September 6th, 2007 12:13 PM
u go tameka!!! he obviouslly loves you!!! he gotta friend?
September 7th, 2007 3:52 PM
I think people are crazy! Please leave this man alone. I have read so many things that people have said about this man and his woman. Yes he is in love, trust me when I tell baby, he most definitely isn't marrying her because of a baby. They actually had 7 years of personal one on one with each other due to her being his personal stylist, meaning he had time to look past her outer beauty. He has a strong friendship with this woman, whether yall think she's ugly or not, she has something that all those other million women didn't have or offer him. I think he really is in love. Ugly or not she putting it down on him baby, say what you want, I ain't mad at her. She cuffed something that every girl in america wants and he married her and put his seed in her, ya better believe it's a hell of lot more serious than what everybody thinks.. And ladies, stop always saying "she ugly", think about, every girl yall men have ever cheated with was someone you would call ugly, but what hurts is they really like them suppose to be ugly girls, so stop worrying about what she looks like, you need to worry about how much he's diggin on her, because they will leave yall a** for the "Ugly girl" so wake up. you better know that she giving him the business baby!!!! Chi-town
October 4th, 2007 8:25 AM
I love usher. He is one of my top doggs, but baby boy you was wrong for what tou did.But as long as you are happy you go boy
October 21st, 2007 4:03 PM
please leave Usher And his lady alone... You do not know much about this lady. Stoppp!! Stoppppppppppppp!! it is not right. just pray for the best
October 27th, 2007 5:40 PM
May I say no one called Elin Nordegren (Tiger Wood's wofe) a gold digger. No one called Nicole Mitchell Murphy (ex-wife of Eddie Murphy) a gold digger. How come when it is a dark skinned black women she is a gold digger. THINK PEOPLE!!!!!!
November 1st, 2007 10:43 AM
To the comment that nobody called Tiger Wood's or Eddie Murphy's ex wives golddiggers; those women are beautiful women whom I'm sure had options. Tameka Foster(more than likely)had no options. She is by most standards a very ugly woman. I think it is Usher's mom's fault that he ended up in a situation like this by sheltering him from all the "beautiful" women because they're so-called after something. He is insecure and this lower standard woman makes him feel comfortable. He should have been assured by his mom that he is a sexy wonderful looking man and it's ok to have a sexy good lookin woman. The Tameka Fosters of the world are the very reason attractive women have to go out of their way to prove their undying love for a man, because he simply doesn't trust her and won't admit he's insecure and feels threatened. Also research has shown fraudelent,scamming, and coniving type people seldom give up those ways. I have to pray every day not to hate the "Tameka Fosters". I will also pray for Usher, that this union is not a scam and that this woman will not take him for a ride causing more damage to his views of women.
November 1st, 2007 1:03 PM
she is not ugly but it is just like she said in the essence article it is because she is dark skinned with kids is the reason why so many people hate her when god put someone in your life it is never who the public think it should be. if she were half breed or even hispanic, this would be ok come on black women if you are hating on her you need to look at yourself. because maybe you have insecurities, or you have 3 0r 4 kids and cant get a good man dont hate congraulate
November 1st, 2007 11:36 PM
Shame on Little Usher How could he do that to his mother for this UGLY beast Usher said he wanted a boy So What did Tameka do get the baby a sex change we'll know when the baby grows up to be gay haha lets not hope that Tameka you are nothing but a gold digging HOE! and need to leave peoples children alone you old billy goat.
November 4th, 2007 8:30 AM
First of all, Tameka is NOT ugly. Ya'll just saying that because she's a dark-skinned black woman who is not a half breed like Chilli. Why is it when a dark-skinned woman is there, ya'll call her ugly. She has a pretty face, and I notice that it's mostly black women who said this. Ya'll must have low self-esteem or something. SELF-HATRED LIKE AN MF!!!!!! WAKE UP BLACK PEOPLE!!!!
November 14th, 2007 12:51 AM
Her being dark-Skinned isn't the problem. She's just average, She's not a WOW! or a Head Turner to me and I think Usher could have find somebody else, who is more vilbrant, young, and attractive! For starters, she's 37yrs old with 3 kids. Usher is young, his mother probably just wanted the best for him, His first wife should be around his age wit no kids. He's basically a Step-father before he's a father. It's good that they have 7yrs of friendship, but 7yrs isn't long enough these days. She will get the desired, one day to take his dumb, gullible ass to court for child support. Best believe usher wants some young kitty kat, and then he will have a part 5 to CONFESSIONS. Tameka will soon be hitting menopause soon, shyt I'm surprised that she is knocked. Chill was coo. But she is old too. Usher needed a young Bride, and mama raymond just ain't having it! and she can see thru Mrs. Foster. Mama knows best! Usher has a BIG ASS HEAD, he's hard-headed, He's CAUGHT-UP, LOL. I wish him & his family the BEST! LMAO
November 23rd, 2007 4:51 PM
I've seen and dated alot of bueatiful dark-skinned people in my life and this Tameka Foster is not one of them. She is not only UGLY she is out of shape to. I mean by some people standards in the real world she might be considered average. But this Usher's wife here we are talking about, I know most people would expect him to do allllottt better than her. What is wrong with you usher? It might be because he never expected this relationship to come to light then here comes baby.....
November 23rd, 2007 9:05 PM
I don't date black men at all. Just no affinity. Not even trying. White men seem to have more stability since they control everything anyway.
November 23rd, 2007 9:07 PM
Plus, it's not of your BLACK ASSES' BIZNESS who anyone dates. Go get a job...no, another one...no, a reeeeaaal one...
November 23rd, 2007 9:09 PM
DON'T PRAY FOR USHER DUMBASS. PRAY FOR STARVING CHILDREN...LOSER.
December 12th, 2007 9:02 AM
i know u should'nt judge a book by it's cover, but damn, usher is clearly hypnotised by this women. she seems like a control freak and i feel usher had second thoughts about marrying tameka foster, but was afraid about how it would look in the publics eyes if he were seen to be "messing" her about.i give this relationship 2yrs max. usher, listen to r.kelly's song that he wrote for you. there is some sound advice!
December 23rd, 2007 1:38 PM
All of you people who have criticised, dissed and hated on people who dont know who he hell you are are bull........ you think you know whats best and how to give advice when 90% of you wasted people dont even listen to our own advice, so what usher got married to a woman who aint celebrity status but has worked with with likes of tonu braxton etc do you know how hard it is to reach the status of working with celebs who are normal people just like us with make them rich and wealthy whereas people like tameka and us work hard, you go on like usher is perfect when he had an affair and you cuss tameka for a lil scam when i done know most of you wasters have scammed all your like probably scammed your own mama so stop giving advice to people who dont give a shit bout you kul bless.
December 23rd, 2007 1:47 PM
do not judge or you too will be judge for in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brothers eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? how can you say to your brother let me take the speck out of your eye when all the time there is a plank in your own eye you hypocrite first take the plank out of your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your own brothers eye.
matthew 7:1-5
December 23rd, 2007 1:56 PM
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgement on disputable matters, one mans faith allows him to eat everything, but another man whose faith is weak eats only vegetables. the man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not and the man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man who does, for God has accepted him. who are you to judge someone elses servant? to his own master he stands or falls and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Romans 14:10-13