Usher's 'Papers' Debuts, Singer Airs Dirty Laundry in New Song

R&B star Usher is ready to be done with his soon-to-be ex-wife Tameka Foster-Raymond and the singer puts the ordeal to a beat with the release of his latest song 'Papers.' Just as expected the lyrics of the song are as juicy as they are candid. "Who the hell argues and fights like dogs at 6 in the morning?/ I know its gonna' be some more s--- tonight," he sings. "Our pastor's calling telling me I done went too far and/ I'm seen around town and my friends can't recognize me, 'cuz I took a chance on love."

Clearly addressing what some saw as erratic behavior in defense of his two-year marriage to Foster-Raymond, Usher is now singing a different tune. "I done damn near lost my mama/I done been through so much drama/ I done turned into the man I never thought I'd never be/I'm ready to sign them papers."

Usher also states that his relationship with Foster-Raymond was opportunistic on her part. "I ain't afraid to say I have needs/the only time you here for me is when the bottles poppin' and everything is sweet/but I'm tired of sleeping in the other room/spending them long nights trying to figure out what in the hell in my heart I ain't do right."

Since announcing the split in June, the Grammy winner has remained mum on the details surrounding the dissolution of marriage. Our guess is that he's saving a good portion of those stories for his upcoming release tentatively titled 'Raymond vs. Raymond.'

The couple tied the knot in 2007 amid reports that their union caused a rift between Usher and his mother Jonetta Patton, who did not attend the ceremony. Following his nuptials Usher dropped his fifth album 'Here I Stand.' The record failed to come close to the colossal success of his previous release 'Confessions' which spawned several hits and sold over 1 million units in its first week.

His latest album is said to feature production from Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo and The Neptunes.

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October 24 2009 at 8:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ondway

Believe me I never like to see marriages end, but it's a fact of life. I have been married 3 times. If God did not forgive us, I know I would have a one way ticket to hell. But due to a near death experience I know differently. I went to a beautiful place and wanted to stay. But God was not ready for me. He sent me back because I still have work to do here on earth. I am thankful the paramedics revived me because I have 2 wonderful sons to live for.

No one really knows what goes on behind closed doors unless they live there.

October 06 2009 at 6:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sherry

Usher I love you and your music and represent finally your hometown in TN only 30 miles away from me :-) being a southern boy I remember reading your mom didn't approve of the marriage, should have listened this time.
much love....

October 06 2009 at 3:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Titangirl

Ohhh awww USHER, I'll married you!!! I'll LOVE YOU!!! I'll make your mama proud. Come Here USHER, my sweet baby... LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!

October 06 2009 at 2:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MS. BERTA

What goes around comes around. I like Alicia and Usher, but God don't like ugly and ain't crazy 'bout beauty. Simple facts.

October 06 2009 at 2:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mama

Usher, you douche !!! She will get half of your crap and you will get what you deserve !!!
Anyway...Should I care?

October 06 2009 at 2:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
charles

swizzy's wife should sue miss keys and move on. as for usher she gave him some, he liked it he married it. he should have just kept her on the side. she would have signed up for that, she just wanted the money, lots of time young guys like mr. usher don't understand that. they think the girls are in love when they just want the money. i wish him luck he can do it all sing,danceand act.

October 06 2009 at 12:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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luckeygyrl81

Sue Alicia for what? You sound like a true dummy.

October 07 2009 at 2:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
blaqberiqueen

I just heard the song myself today! and I love it.. I think its about time usher get rid of that woman.. and because of his experience he will write wonderful music!! i cant wait for the new album!!!

October 05 2009 at 11:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
swildechylld

next up on the other side is alicia keys dating a married man swizz beats. she hasnt made a song about it yet but loves to tweet about luv. her is the wife being a real woman and handling this the right way. i dont buy usher and i will never buy alicia keys again superwoman my ass. supertramp is more accurate

I've always joked around with that name because in reality she did break up a home...So what I have for right here is the letter from Mashonda (Swizzy's wife) Check it out...read it..

After having a great evening with my son and enjoying some fun twit chat, I decided to sign off and get some work done. However, a few hours later I was advised that I should check @Alicia keys twit page. I’ve never reached out to her on twitter before. I feel our issues are a lot more serious than a website conversation. Not to mention that I’ve reached out to her many times in the beginning of this whole thing, as any wife would do. Unfortunately, I never succeeded in getting a response. The 1st time I meet AK, my husband introduced us to each other at an event. ( I have no choice but to call him my husband, until he is not anymore) In the messages that I sent to her (AK), I made it very clear that on the contrary of what she might be hearing, I am still married to my husband, living with him and just had a child. Its been two years and I still have not received a response. What I do receive, is constant displays of selfishness and disconcern to me and my son.

I was a fan of AK’s last album, we were both signed to J Records and I always checked up on her projects. I sang her songs and admired her for creating Superwoman and Karma, I would never deny her, her talent. I believed in her until I found out she was possibly sleeping with my husband. The affair was denied by both, until it was finally admitted months later.

Already I can hear some of you saying “why are u blaming her, You cant make someone leave their wife, You cant break something thats broken”. Well, my marriage was not broken, as far as I knew we were celebrating our sons birth and getting ready to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary . Call it blind love, whatever. I call it being a devoted wife.. As far as me blaming her and not blaming him, thats false. Me and my husband have worked out our differences. We are in a good place as people and as parents. I accept his choices and I am comfortable enough with myself to move on. I am so very blessed in many ways.

My concern with AK is no longer the fact that she assisted in destroying a family but that she has the audacity to make these selfish comments about love and wanting to be with someone, even after knowing their situation. How is this the same Superwoman that I sang out loud with in my truck? I ask myself sometimes.

If you are reading this Alicia, let me start by saying, you know what you did. You know the role you played and you know how you contributed to the ending of my marriage. You know that I asked you to step back and let me handle my family issues. Issues that you helped to create.

I’m not saying everything was perfect all the time but no relationship is perfect. We made a vow to God and I believe you should have respected that, as a woman. I know you owe me or my son nothing but I just wish you would’ve handled things more carefully. I’m not judging you, I put you and the whole situation in the hands of God, the Higher Power. Just know that as a woman, I expected so much more from you. I never had intentions on reaching out to you this way but after reading your twits tonight, and the constant disregard, you left me no choice. I feel that after 1 and a half years of you hiding this affair and acting like it doesnt exist, that now is the time to confront it, since you talk so openly about it now.

This is not a publicity stunt, I dont have a record coming out. I just need to close this chapter in my life and that means confronting our issues. There is a small child involved. His dad loves him to death and he wants to spend more time with him but hes afraid because he knows we don’t have a relationship. This is my main concern. My son NEEDS his dad and I NEED to be comfortable with you. For him!

I know many will see my point and many will not be able to look into what’s real because they only want to see Alicia Keys the celebrity, not the human. This is not for the “people”, this is for you. Like I said I was left no choice but to reach out to you this way. By now, Im sure you want to find a balance in this as well.

I read your tweets tonight and I felt they were very insensitive. You have no idea how much pain I was caused because of this affair. Its baffling to me that you don’t understand what I might have gone through with this situation. I dont consider myself a victim anymore, Ive learned alot from thi

October 05 2009 at 11:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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luckeygyrl81

Please get a life. This thread is about Usher, NOT Alicia Keys. And A Keys has plenty of fans left, thank you!

October 07 2009 at 2:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Carole

Well, these so called celebrities are taking to much for granted with using their personal and private matters and making them songs...hopefully...she will go for the royalties...and win...maybe he should have quit while he was ahead...

October 05 2009 at 11:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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