People might not like Tameka for whatever their reasons are, but you have to understand how she feels as a mom who lost a son to a water accident barely a year ago.
I would be pissed too! How the hell do you let a 5 year old child who can not swim get into 8 feet of water without supervision and a flotation device.
I got so emotional watching this case battle...it breaks my heart that this had to happen....u know all that usher wanted to do was be a great father to his kids...he never meant for this to happen....even though he is a musician he still loves his family with all his heart...u know kids have a mind of there own we cannot watch them 24hours a day its to impossible....u know they can stand right next to u but the moment u look away they busy doing something else...what happen to little usher nobody had control of that....I pray to god that he guides n protect ur beautiful little boys in every direction of there life....I love u usher n tameka....keep well Mwah
just watched this, this is so painful to watch, I can't imagine what she went through, I still respect usher but I don't trust people with my child period.
Whatever else you wanna say about either of these two, one thing is true. Usher don't answer his phone for certain people. His manager calls, he'll answer. His childcare provider or his wife, won't answer. Better change THAT practice immediately.
It sounds like this prosecution is trying to drag him through the mud! Trying to find a flaw in his stories and a crack in his armor. They are fishing for something to pin on him as a bad father. It was outside factors that took place out of his control, he reacted as a father should. I'm glad he won custody of his kids! #TeamUsher P.s. The broad is talking about pool safety...it's a pool lady. It's not complicated.
"In my opion the best interest of children" Accident happen all the time. Their Auntie was responsbile because she was watching them. It was reverse they would've flip the script on her?..My only concern think for a second! What if Usher auntie didn't know how to swim? It would've been a murder scence! Tameka a mother I don't think she want Usher money?.. She had her job, career before Usher Raymond. I've been to children's court the ugly truth prevails in people. People need to take this as a safety warning! Kids shouldn't be unattended by water period i.e (tubs, pool, jacuzzi's, ocean).
People go to work everyday and leave their children with relatives (especially grandmothers) . If the aunt jumped in and couldn't get the child's arm from the drain why in the world would you be upset that she went for help that was right there in the house? Why also would there be a problem with the aunt calling 911 as the men (who were able to get the child out of the pool) performed CPR on him? How does she know the child was in the pool 3 minutes? Did someone time it?
If she is a good mother, why she doesn't make an effort to behave and have a good relationship with the father of her kids. Being a good mother is not acting how she acts.
Very touching that Usher was kind enough to embrace his ex wife after court, now that's a real man! Whether it was for show or heartfelt, it shows this man truly cares and is humble!
This is CRAZY. Just because Usher is a celebrity doesn't mean that he can't have his aunt watch his kids. Just think about yourself, do you ever have a family member watch your child... uh yes. Do you make sure that your relative watching your child is CPR trained (Officially).. uh no. They need to look past his celebrity and see him as just a man. Just because he is Usher Raymond doesn't mean that he has to answer to every action he makes. UGH people make me sick!
she was upset obviously! she could have said dont touch me period tho..but she allowed him to approah her and hug her..now whether or not she hugged him back is another issue *shrugs*
I think this is a severely disturbing sight to see, Usher is clearly CLEARLY a smoosher and giving every Bull shit answer he can muster up, he hasn't answered any questions, he keeps backtracking and blowing smoke, as a mother i cannot fathom what Tameka is going through, i really cant. Usher from what i understand from all of this, has no real responsibility with his children what so ever, he denies this woman any contact with her children while in his care, which should be fuckin illegal in my eyes, what father would ever deny his children a healthy relationship with their mother, and what father wouldn't take the proper precautioins to inform the mother of who takes care of THEIR children at his estate, to only communicate through email, this case was won by money, not morality and then the nanny get's on the stand, holy hell people that woman was a MORON! she never answers any questions, she keeps asking for clarificatoin, she admits to knowing CPR but for some reasone leave the little boy after drowing and runs down to a basement to get SOMEONE else to help this poor kid! i mean give me a break , she had the IQ of a five year old, imagine if this was your kid! oh my god, justice has to prevail in this situation!! it has to..
In my Masai Mara (The land of the Masais), children are always on their mother's custody. This arrogant western society is putting everything upside down. Vanity! Take care,Tameka. You're doing the right thing to protect your kids. You're right. I am The Masai warrior - TMW -
He is such a classically alienating parent, .... it made me so sick to watch his arrogance, .... and then that manipulative hug at the end. He definately doesn't need sole custody of their children. Unfortunately, like many alienating cases, .... the parent with more money or status gets sole custody of the kids.
58:58 Usher was asked if he knew if the childrens aunt called him from the house phone or the cell phone...He answered, he didn't know. at 58:58, he stated that "she did not call me from her cell phone." 59:22, Usher then changes his statement that "I looked at my phone and she "the aunt" did call me from her cell phone. The aunt "testified" that she called him from the "phone in the kitchen" What a bunch of LIARS! Damn Tamika...your lawyer was WEAK! You had the worst representation EVER...
Wow queries about a phone call…? Seriously? Did you hear her innacuracies…? She should not have made this application…..She saw an opportunity that did not exist…When her older son had his accident that killed him where was she? Accidents happen…Many boys are very active….After watching her here it is clear the original judge made the correct ruling…This judge too…
I feel for both parties, but accidents happen, eyes have to b all over ur head when u have kids. Usher can't fart n front of his kids n his ex will take him to court..; )
I tend to agree. But I think the problem is a little deeper and I hope Usher and his ex look a little closer. Their discord can cause things to happen to their children. Two water accidents and one fatal? Seems like the Universe is talking to them and the ex does look pitiful. I've watched Usher grow up and I like him but we can't take sides.They have to get it together (just thought I'd add =) )
I cannot believe that in a situation like this, anyone would be talking crap about Tameka. She is a mother who has already lost a child and now almost lost another. As a mom I cannot imagine being in a situation like this and somebody calling me a gold digger. What does that have to do with this situation? Come on...show some respect!
Are those crocodile tears that I don't see on her? And of course if there is an emergency the children are going to react like this little boy did. They get their cues from the adults that are reacting to the emergency, especially if they are 4 or 5 years old. Aunt Renna was very upset and so the child reacted accordingly. Animals will do the same thing. It's natural. What did this woman expect, that everything would be calm during this emergency? Ms. Raymond wouldn't lie about not having contact phone numbers, would she? Of course she would and she did. And why is the attorney asking a family member if she has training in child development or training in first aid or training in CPR. It's not normal or necessary to have these qualifications to babysit.
Exactly! She should worry about getting support from those other two baby Daddy and the Father of her other children. All of a sudden she wants to track his moves, That's BS.
Usher the Man....a KID ALREADY DIED ON tAMEEKA'S WATCH AND ANOTHER ALMOST DIED. and they not a couple so if I got to choose.. am with..usher..usher..usher(whispers)
All Tameka will do is hire more nannies....yep great parenting. Didn't one of the boys tweet a pic of their pee pee with Tameka's phone, while she was "watching him?" she needs to stop it. Tameka is determined to taint Usher's career. Usher needs is getting great album material from her ass.
Wow she is truly a performer. She should become an actress then maybe she wouldn't continue to go after Usher so much cause she would then have her own money.
I do like Usher, from a child til now. He is so composed and quietly articulate. Raised by a single mother, marrying a lady a bit older and that not working, having two boys and cancelling over 80 engagements to be home with them says that this young man is trying to be the best man he can be and the Judge giving him some pointers in the end is well taken. I too pray for this former married couple. We have to keep their children in mind.
I think Usher is a good father. But he lacks discipline in co-parenting. Though he has physical & primary custody, Tameka still has a right to know just as much as he does in regards to who is around their children, what school they're attending, health issues, him being absent from out of town etc.
I totally agree with you & their need to look at those camera! He said he had camera's ..He should know when kids are at period, point blank! & around water their shoud be supervision, & someone is present that know's how to swim & (professional cpr training period)!! I agree with you on that Tameka shouldn't have her rights taken away! They need to have some counseling & parent tutorials!
SMh I wouldn't even get a house wit pool till my kids is of age and have lessons and even then ...the key is NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED ROUND POOLS
I don't think its fair for the children to have to visit their own mother for only 10 days out of a month. How is it that every other mother is given rights to have custody of their children but this one does not? Somethings fishy here. Has she done anything to her own kids? Usually they have to prove the mother unfit and it takes something like, drugs, prostitution or some horrific. Why her? Why doesn't "she" have her kids? IDK IJS
This is so sad. I can't stop picturing his son laying down dead. This is not tameka's, usher's, or the aunt's fault it was a tragic accident. Y'all need to grow up.
The younger boy was scared and concerned for his older brother. I wouldn't have kept still either. Unfortunately, Tameka didn't have enough evidence to support her claim of Usher being an unfit parent. One thing about the law, you have to have proof. Tameka lawyers totally dropped the ball. I'm not sure where they were coming from with those questions.
Yes, I agree, I think she is exploiting a near fatal - tragic accident. This idea that she needs to know his plans and whereabouts is out of place. If he updates her weekly on the children she has no problem there, and I think she is ruining her chance in future of even getting joint custody. That may be best for kids, but I think she may not be able to control herself. On CNN int. outside court, she is more into talking about this "emergency hearing" than the child that experienced emergency.
Usher should have never mix business with pleasure or his personal life it doesn't work look what he was dating again Grace and it didn't work again the only thing that came good in his marriage where his two handsome boys god bless him and his family remember no matter if u are rich or poor blood is thicker than water so I would fight for my kids too and in my eyes she is water
She wants control of Usher's household when her children are there. Tameka has no rational for this hearing. The attorneys should have told her that this was a waste of time and money and that she would lose.
It must be a ill feeling when the aunt tried to help the boy but then was crucified at the court.......The blond attorney sounds rude, unconvincing, and lacking experience. Certain questions could have been rephrased in a more effective way. Some questions of hers actually helped the other party. Do not ask a question unless you know the answer. I wonder why she asked certain questions, which did not benefits her case at all, or make the hearing any more interesting for the judge. The mom would have got a better chance if she got a better legal team. I understand a mom's concern; I am a mom myself. Accidents like this would definitely break my heart....I wish parents can be more adult-like and, FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILDREN, put their own interests aside, to facilitate the communications and relationships between their children and the other parent. When you are not in a custody battle or anything related to custody, it is OK to do your best in decision making, which might result in a traumatized child who, in the future, will not forgive you for not being there when he or she MOST NEEDED you, and many many years of therapy afterwards. (lol. Yes, at times it does.) However, if you are in a custody battle or anything related to custody, normal decision making can be turned into an irresponsible decision and reflects a negligent parenting style. (Sign....)
I think both parents need to get it together. One Tamika needs to face the facts, he doesn't want you! he is there for their children. Children need both parents in their lives, I honestly think it should be joint custody so they can see both mother and father on a regular. All these childish games of "lets go to court" is pathetic and immature! Anyways congrats to Usher to keeping his boys. Also big shout out to Usher V is doing great!
it wasn't a pool accident but he did die from a jet ski accident on a lake...He was playing with a friend in an inner tube when a family friend hit them with a jet ski...i believe it's been a year as of June or July
And also she just lost a child I don't think mentally or emotionally she is stable at this point . I don't think by far it is easy for any mother or anyone to get over it in a year. Trust me I know
ALL INPSECTIONS and all INVESTIGATIONS are showing BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS, aand glad their is PROTECTED SAFETY GATES AROUND THE POOL......this is their home, their bodies, their minds and their familes and relatives I HOPE ALL RELATIVES MOTHERS AND FATHERS ALIKE IN THSI WORLD GET CPR TESTED GOD BLESS PEACE ONE God is
FACT the child could NOT have been under water for very long nor could that child have gone without oxygen for very long. Its quite evident that everything was handled well or this child would not be alive and if not prompt attention given appropriately he would not be well without congnitive defecit from near drowning as obviously it was...she should be GRATEFUL
Tameka you really have to stop looking at usher as a super star and see him as a man as your children father,all the best caregivers in the world dosent beat family i have six kids and 3 of them are boys,and as the old people always say boys will be boys they will want to do things for them self find out things for them self and in return god forbid things like this will happen,not saying its ok but it will happen,stop waiting for things to happen just to say see now,see now get involve
41:48 tameka contridicts herself. She said she never saw usher at the hospital. But he told her where he was at the time of the drowning AT THE HOSPITAL???
Rebecca Drolet that was on the first day of the accident she’s talking about while lil Usher is in the hospital during his stay Tameka said she didn’t see him at all
If the children are coming with meds, the doctors name is on the Rx bottle. Once you learned where the children were going to school, did you not get the school and teacher information and make sure your name is on the contact list as well. They send those things out 50 times a school year.
She may have some grounds in the future to have joint custody when father is out of town, to have the kids with one or the other parent first seems more healthy for the kids, however, I am concerned about that prospect as the judge must have had a reason that he granted primary custody to Mr. Raymond. I like that the judge interrupted the attorney to strongly suggest she address the "emergency" for which she filed for an "emergency hearing". It sounds like Tameka is exploiting the accident.
If he didn't have money and could not afford a nanny would they not have to rely on family members...As far as this argument goes that's bullshit :\ And he called an hour later because his main priority was his child. Can the aunt do CPR on the boy and call 911? Come on...It makes sense for the people who dragged him out to do it if they know how and she is already on the phone. Even if he was not 5mims away what does that matter because he is a father he cannot go anywhere :\ come the fuck on!
but to tameka's defense tho..this woman lost another kid tragically so hopefully she was ginuinley concerned about the near death of her other child....i think she was right on for filing for emergency custody....i dont know this woman from a can of paint but from the surface in my opinion i think she was right to be concerend about what the hell was going on at ushers house to cause the near drowning of her other child...what else was she supposed to do?
Tameka's atty's were horrible!!! I would have done a better job than them plus Tameka was not prepped properly...very poor counsel.... her atty should have stressed that she wanted the children when he was out of town...such a waste of time....SMH
