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