Usher: Tameka Raymond Wants to Take Away His Kids

Kevin Mazur, WireImage

Usher's ex-wife Tameka Raymond apparently thinks he's an unfit parent and wants to deny him of his parental rights.

Raymond, who married the R&B singer in a private ceremony on Aug. 3, 2007, and divorced in 2009, claims Usher has failed to fulfill legal obligations as a parent, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. During their relationship, the 'There Goes My Baby' creator fathered two children -- Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond -- with Raymond, who served as his personal stylist before their romance began.

In the court documents, Raymond states that her ex-husband has repeatedly traveled outside of the state of Georgia with their kids, an act that he allegedly has never asked her permission for but one that he's legally obligated to get her consent to do.

Also, besides nixing her Saks 5th Avenue credit card, which she claims he promised never to do, she says Usher has failed to get her approval before hiring nannies, give her the first opportunity to watch their children when he's away for more than eight hours, allow her to take the children for two weeks in the summer of 2011 and give her custody of them during Christmas break in 2010.

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She also reveals that the crooner was expected to give her $5,000 per month to be used for the hiring of a nanny, however, she says he never paid and owes her $34,000.

A hearing regarding the accusations takes place Nov. 30.

Tameka Raymond's lawyer, Lisa West, offered a statement to theYBF.com, addressing the petition Raymond filed. She states Raymond only filed her petition in response to one Usher filed in January 2011. "Ms. Raymond desires nothing more than for Mr. Raymond to have a relationship and spend quality time with their two children as consistently as possible. She, however, has never been willing to sacrifice their children's safety and welfare in her efforts to forge such a relationship and has vigorously fought to ensure the children are reared in a stable home environment," West said.

"Unfortunately, Ms. Raymond's efforts have caused her to be subjected to repeated instances of retaliation by Mr. Raymond, most especially when she has expressed concerns over his lifestyle and its effects upon their children. Although Mr. Raymond's actions of refusing to abide by the child support provisions and financial terms of the divorce decree are instances of his retaliation against Ms. Raymond, the most evident instance was the custody petition he filed in January 2011 after she refused to allow their 2- and 3-year-old children to accompany him on his tour to Germany and other parts of the world [sic]," she continued.

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mariahthomasm

being a single mother is very hearded that is very messed up no weares i will always be your fan usher

July 09 2012 at 4:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
qiannaenglish

I give it up too my favorite artist Usher:) as a single mother of one and a worthless baby's father i say he's doing damn good it's clear that she didn't give two ***** about how usher felt about the plastic surgery cause she did it anyways, a real woman would take that as a compliment and leave her body the way it is and what he's attracted to. And about that damn Saks card are you kidding me? she should of used her plastic surgery money and got her own card and kept that one open, if she was concerned about the kids she would have did what she needed to to keep her family together i thinks its good he has the kids they are not in school so its alright if tameka and usher were still married the kids would still be traveling he has a nanny or nannies and if they are sharing custody and it's week or whatever why does it matter as longs as they stay healthy and safe and usher brings the kids back home when the visit is over, why not men has the same rights mothers have

April 05 2012 at 6:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kimberley Rosen

ya know, Usher probably isn't the best husband. His kids need a stable parent such a Tameka to watch out for the kids well being. They do not need to be flying everywhere for bull crap. Let's be real here. Your only going to hear her story, his story. Not the REAL story. PLEASE.

March 21 2012 at 3:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bellcrete1

He could take his children to the moon; if the price was right for his x-gold digger. Amazing she even mentioned the Saks account, what a greedy cow. Usher; what's wrong with you...your stylest... really? That's just as bad as Tiger and his Nanny.

December 09 2011 at 2:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
milcali

Soooooo, the Saks 5th Avenue card has something to do with your children's safety and wellbeing? Work it out people....stop using your children as tools and legal manuvers.

November 30 2011 at 8:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Darin

Ya know... he reaps what he sowed. When word came out about these 2 back then, NO ONE could understand the relationship. Little Usher and this manly framed woman getting married? C'mon!

His willy got him in trouble and he should have thought it through. Babies aren't jokes. People should remember this in the heat of passion.

You wanna play, Usher? Well, you gotta pay. Welcome to the reality of us all, rap star.

November 30 2011 at 5:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
belldn3

Prenup, prenup, prenup......... Why do they not do it????

November 30 2011 at 5:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
April

I think it is utterly ridiculous that a person that is complaining that the father of their children is taking out of the country and spending time with them, when clearly having a nanny they aren't spending time with them either. The children are 2yrs & 3yrs old. They're not missing school and it's a wonderful experience to be able to go abroad. If it were the reverse and he didn't spend anytime with them she would be complaining about that and making mention that he could afford to take them with him and pay for a nanny to watch them. When they were together before and after the marriage and children she knew his lifestyle. As his stylist she aided in dressing him so he would visually reflect that image and lifestyle. I don't know of any court that would object to a father spending time with his children. I'm sure her alimony should suffice in her being able to maintain her Saks card and she's supposed to have her own home furnishing business.
What's the problem with who's hiring the nanny? At the end of the day he's the one who's paying the bills.

November 30 2011 at 5:21 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Sun

Living in Georgia she needs 5 grand a month for a nanny? Oh, give me a break! Does she get commission off of that? I am not a fan of taking the kids out of statesans letting her know. People that I know have what we'd call a friendly divorce. No gouging the other for money. No allowing the kids to pit one parent against the other. All grandparents have their roles still, we're all still friends, and get together at holidays and birthdays. The kids decide where they want to be. If they want to go on vacation with us or spend the night at our house, they can. As grandparents we can more easily travel and take the kids to see places that their parents might not go. They get their art from their mom, car-bike design from their dad, riding from dad, treks from us, and the pool from the other grandparents. It is sort of difficult not to cross state lines because we are right at the border, so as long as they know like we're going shopping, it isn't a big deal. It isn't so much about control as complete family and allowing the kids their friends, and special time with be with all of us. Works and doesn't cost anywhere near 5 grand a month for a nanny.

November 30 2011 at 2:12 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
DEBBIE N MICKEY

I do not believe one minute Usher is not taking care of his kids. That ugly woman is mad because he cut off her Saks card. She was money hungry when he married her. He was stupid for marrying her in the fist place. She is just mad because he divorced her butt for going behind his back and getting plastic surgery done and almost died. (dummy) get over it and move on.

November 30 2011 at 2:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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