Usher at 45 Finally Addresses Rumors About Ex-Wife Tameka Foster

Years after their divorce, Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Foster remain in the spotlight—this time as Usher finally addresses long-standing rumors and public perceptions about their relationship and her motives for marrying him.

Since their 2007 marriage and 2009 divorce, Tameka Foster has faced relentless scrutiny and accusations from Usher’s fans and the media, with many claiming she married the R&B superstar for his money.

Foster, a successful stylist for A-list clients like Jay-Z and Patti LaBelle before meeting Usher, has always refuted these claims. In an interview with Page Six, she insisted, “I really, really loved my husband,” and revealed that her income actually decreased after their marriage, countering the “gold digger” narrative.

Usher himself was vocal about his love for Foster during their marriage. In a memorable 2008 MTV “Total Request Live” appearance, he looked into the camera and declared, “I love my wife very, very much.

I’m sick and weary of people talking so badly about me and my partnership.” Despite his public defense, the couple’s eight-year age gap, Foster’s status as a mother of three, and her low profile among Usher’s fanbase fueled further speculation and criticism.

After their divorce, which ended a two-year marriage, Foster and Usher endured a highly publicized custody battle over their two sons, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond.

Usher was awarded primary custody in 2012. Despite their turbulent history, Foster has continued to deny gold-digging claims and has spoken out about the emotional toll public scrutiny has taken on her, including in her memoir “Here I Stand.”

Usher has since remarried, while Foster has remained single. His second marriage to former manager Grace Miguel lasted three years, and he is currently married to music executive Jennifer Goicoechea, with whom he shares two children.

At the 2024 BET Awards, where Usher received the Lifetime Achievement Award, he took the opportunity to reflect on his growth as a man, father, and partner.

He spoke about forgiveness, the importance of co-parenting, and the lessons learned from his own father’s absence. During his speech, he acknowledged Foster and their co-parenting journey, referencing positive examples like Swizz Beatz, Mashonda Tifrere, and Alicia Keys.

His public mention of Foster sparked mixed reactions online, with some feeling it unfairly painted her as a difficult co-parent, while others saw it as an effort at reconciliation.

In interviews, Foster has described her current relationship with Usher as “fantastic,” emphasizing their open approach to co-parenting and allowing their sons to choose where they want to spend their time. She even supported Usher during his Super Bowl halftime show and congratulated him on his recent marriage.

Despite persistent rumors about her being the cause of Usher’s breakup with TLC’s Chilli or being disliked by Usher’s mother, Foster has consistently clarified the truth.

She explained that Usher’s mother did not attend their wedding due to her disapproval, but that much of the harshest criticism came from women who looked like her, which she found particularly painful.

Ultimately, Usher and Foster’s story is one of overcoming public judgment, personal growth, and finding common ground for the sake of their children. Both have moved forward, focused on co-parenting and leaving the past behind.