[Updated] Usher Wins Custody of Two Sons, From Tameka Raymond

The high profile custody battle between Usher Raymond and his ex-wife Tameka (Foster) Raymond, came to a close Friday afternoon. Georgia Judge Bensonetta Tipton has awarded Usher with the custody of his two sons, Usher V (4) and Naviyd (3).

The judge wrote in her ruling:

“The father shall have final decision-making authority with respect to all matters concerning the children, including but not limited to education, religion, extracurricular activities, health and mental well-being, but he shall first discuss any major decisions relating to such matters with the mother.”

So how did Tameka lose custody? Some say that Usher’s financial leverage and resources had something to do with his case, while others suggest that Linda Brock-White (a former friend of Tameka’s) testimony against Tameka sealed the deal. Meanwhile, both sides argued that each parent was unfit and irresponsible. At this point, there has been no official word from Usher or Tameka’s campBTW, are you surprised that Usher won custody?

**UPDATED** Since news hit that Tameka lost full custody of her two sons, she sent out a message on twitter:


There are 29 comments for this article
  1. Mz. Prissy at 4:00 pm

    I am shocked

  2. Kimmy at 4:06 pm

    hmmm sorry

  3. Formerly Tazzy at 4:08 pm

    I think it’s sad that they couldn’t work it out and split custody, but if she lost there must be some stuff out there that we really don’t know about Tameka! But it’s hurtful because she just lost her baby! I hope Ush does right by his boys.

  4. James' Wife at 4:17 pm

    A little surprised but I don’t feel that either one is
    a great parent based on the fact sheet of testomony from the case
    that was posted by a journalist this week. He seems to still want to
    “play” and she seems really angry. Poor kids..

    • dee at 6:53 pm

      He’s Usher in the entertainment industry. Does not make him a bad father, Tamika knew that was his business that’s why she married him and ha d those boys.

  5. So New Orleans at 4:46 pm

    Tameka really goin thru it. First her baby now her youngest babies… Damn Tameka can’t catch a break…

    • dee at 6:47 pm

      Things are not always what it seems. She’s a grown older woman, why would she try and keep his sons from him. She knew what business he is in when she married him. Money Money Money….She’s a cougar from the heart.

  6. kris at 4:48 pm

    that is messed up I cannot believe this..side eye to Usher now

  7. kris at 4:52 pm

    no more Usher cds for me

    • akina at 4:54 pm

      me either Kris, who takes kids from a mother who just lost their child, and then I heard there was no evidence of Tameka being a bad mother other than her friend’s testimony, that is messed up Usher needs his arse whooped!

      • dex at 9:52 am

        It’s funny everyone wants to jump on his back, but honestly…..

        for a mom to lose….and lose….and keep on loseing she HAS to be doing something in the background.

        Hopefully she’ll stay her grown ass off twitter…….37 on twittwer and $hit

  8. Kiki at 5:38 pm

    I really don’t think this is a cut and dry case. Judges just don’t withold custody from a mother; very rare!! I remember Usher trying to postpone the hearing of this case, out of respect for Tameka’s loss, and she insisted on it’s continuation. It has to be a sad day for her, but she needs to calm down with social media. God bless both of them and the kids involved.

    • Anonymous at 6:03 pm

      Thank you for putting this information out there Usher tried to settle this matter but she wanted to go back to court.It’s sad because she just lost her son you would think she wouldn’t want to put herself through this so soon after losing her son..

      • Formerly Tazzy at 6:07 pm

        I also think it should be said that she doesn’t have custody of her other children. Her ex-husband does…that says a lot as well!

  9. Yakini at 5:45 pm

    Deeply saddened by this. Wow.

  10. V.C. at 5:57 pm

    Judges aren’t usually biased. Apparently, he IS the better parent. Just because you’re a mother doesnt mean you’re the better parent. There are a LOT of fathers who are better parents than the mothers, and if you dont believe that, then you need to wake up!!! Enough said!!! Good for you Usher!!!

  11. Tiffany Nicole at 7:32 pm

    I feel for the lost of her oldest son, however with all the reports I read she was using his boys as a money ticket. Usher cartered a plane for her to get to him then she tweets stop referring to him as Usher’s son during a time where she should have been focused on her son. She’s too much I feel she just wanted to ruin him anyway she could. I’m just glad the judge saw through it!

  12. Toy at 7:45 pm

    Yaaaaay Usher!!! Obviously the judge listened to
    this case in its entirety and based the decision on
    the facts!! Personally, I don’t know WHO between
    the two would be a better parent. Neither do you!
    Unless you know them personally. So, I have
    to believe the judge decided in the best interest
    of those children. Not because of Ushers’ money
    or his status. I just pray Tameka can adjust and
    get to be a good mom to her boys.

    • Anonymous at 9:00 pm

      I agree! You know that there is more to this story. I mean there has been cases…case and point Britney Spears. She had more money than her baby father, yet he got custody! Money can’t always buy as much as people think it can…and not everyone can be bought! If she lost custody..in a world that favours the mother for custody…there is reasons!! I love how people make decisions as if they personally know both of them and lived in the same household in the duration of their marriage. If a serial killer can pose as a leader of a community…then more can be hidden behind the scenes of a marriage and parenthood!!

  13. M.Dot at 9:38 pm

    I dont know the story, really dont care to know Anything about it. All I can say is

    SHE MADD

    lol, I ‘ll leave now

  14. AMonroeXO at 7:50 am

    Thank god this is finally over! DAMN. Sick of hearing/reading about this. Old hag can go sit down somewhere now.

  15. Anonymous at 11:21 am

    I believe what comes around goes around. We the public never know whats really going on. The last thing any judge wants to do is to take a child away from a mother. There are some things going on that promted that judge to take those kids away from her. I guess this will teach all of those money hungry and grubbing hoes it’s not cute to purposely get pregnant thinking a child is a paycheck. More male celebraties need to start taking thier kids and make these women pay support. The women look at that kid and see a Louie bag or rent to be paid. I’m truly sick of it. Oh, also I’m a mother in a healthy relationship with the father of my kids.

  16. Tia at 12:37 pm

    She got the credit card back he got the kids!!!! hmmmmm…..what a shit of events

  17. Tia at 12:39 pm

    (covers eyes) I meant to say shift….oh lawd….bye now SMH

  18. Anonymous at 2:22 pm

    i think they should split the custody but im sure that he will let THERE kids stay with the her so dont get ur panies in a bunch! people

  19. lovelylegs at 4:30 pm

    While we don’t really know the whole truth, based on her actions with social media, im not surprised. Like someone else pointed out, she doesn’t have custody of her other son. That says a lot. I pray that their sons are not harmed by all of this and go on to lead productive lives.

  20. Dubb-B(female type) at 10:14 pm

    I don’t understand why ppl are acting like Usher is at fault. They went to caught and fought, he won. Period. She’s crazy. He won. Then they’re sayin’ “why would he take her kids away after she just lost her son?” It’s not like that was his fault he passed. He did what he could when it happened.

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