Usher's Estranged Wife Disputes His Divorce Claims, Says They Had Sex June 6

ATLANTA — The wife of R&B singer Usher was surprised when the entertainer filed for divorce earlier this month and claims the two were intimate less than a week before he moved to end the marriage, according to court documents.

Tameka Raymond, 38, disputes Usher's claims the couple have been separated since July 2008. She said in court documents filed Monday in Fulton County Superior Court that she "had every reason to believe her marriage was intact" and that two were "intimately together as husband and wife as recently as June 6."

Usher, whose real name is Usher Raymond IV, filed for divorce June 12, claiming there is "no reasonable hope of reconciliation" and the marriage is "irretrievably broken." He is seeking joint custody of the couple's two sons, 1 1/2-year-old Usher Raymond V and 6-month-old Naviyd Ely Raymond.

Tameka Raymond has three children from a previous marriage. She said through her divorce attorney, Randy Kessler, that she has been a faithful wife and loving mother during the marriage.

In Monday's filing, Tameka Raymond asked a judge to ensure that Usher continues to support his family while the divorce works its way through the courts, including paying her legal fees.

The couple married in August 2007 in a lavish ceremony. About 200 people attended their wedding at resort built in the style of a 16th-century-style French chateau on 3,500 hilly acres outside Atlanta.

A call to Usher's divorce lawyer was not immediately returned Tuesday.

Before the two married, Usher had a string of romances, most notably his three-year relationship with Chilli from the group TLC.

The Grammy-winning artist's hits include "Confessions," "Burn," "You Make Me Wanna" and "Yeah!"

Comments

[ProudTEXLiberal]

Usher just wants to be available when T.I. gets out the pen.

[geejai54]

I am curious as to why everyone is so negative about the age difference between Usher and his wife but when it comes to Demi Moore and her young husband we say "you go girl" I am always surprised at the double standard that we put on others, especially people of color by people of color. Also, the issue of having sex on June 6 is a legal issue. In Georgia you have to have been separated, no relations for six months. So no Usher could not make a "booty call" and then file for divorce a few weeks later. Also, Georgia requires counseling for divorcing couples with minor children. No one knows the true circumstances of this relationship ,in any breakup there are two sides.

[Katie5]

Hmm

[LetMeUnderstandThis]

I just want to say that EVERYBODY saw this divorce coming when he announced he was marrying her. When his mother left or was fired (what ever) that was a sign of bad times to come, now look at him. He will have to pay a woman who left her husband & kids to be with him (What character).

[oneblackvote]

His mother told him not to marry her, she is too old for him and has lots of kids already from a different man. Where is her other babies daddy anyway?

[iala]

There is no good reason to want to be married to someone who wants to divorce you. Girl. You're done. Take your hits and move on.

[jalowe1957]

You better have proof of consummation to back up your claim. Otherwise, your word is as worthless as a penny stock.

[rtnd22]

Oh please she is looking desperate

[patriotic008]

omg get it together and regain your pride. please.

[Bluejay00234]

Now I could be wrong here, but doesn't it say something after you have s.ex with a man then he tries to get as far away from you as possible?

[nippyfan]

Pitiful. Why would anyone cling to someone who wants to divorce you? Can't be financial because she'll still get paid. She needs to go for some counseling.

[JustMe133]

Hey girlie, it's called a booty call! That's all he wanted! He doesn't want you anymore. Maybe he figures you can't turn a w h o r e into a housewife!

[CUL8R]

Give it up girlfriend and get a job. It's ovah!

[flurryup]

Girl let it go! You got the money, can't make him love ya.

[AcaciaJules]

Maybe not, but if it's true, it would entitle her to MORE of the cut.

[Miketou]

Golddigger!!!!!