Tameka Foster, wife of rap star Usher, gave birth to the couple's second son, Naviyd Ely Raymond, on December 10, 2008.People: Usher Welcomes Baby No. 2 (December 11, 2008)
Rumors have surfaced in June of 2009 that Usher and Foster are splitting. Usher is expected to file for a divorce in mid June.People: Usher and Tameka: Talk of a Split (June 12, 2009)
Separation Rumors
News and blog sources reported in May 2008 that Usher had filed for a separation from Foster after just nine months of marriage. Usher's manager, Benny Medina, denied the rumors stating, "It's 100% not true." He added, "Usher and Tameka are currently traveling in Europe together as a family on his promotional tour. This rumor is completely false."HollyScoop: Is Usher Separated From Wife Tameka? (May 22, 2008)
Usher Fast Facts
- Full name: Usher Raymond IV
- Born: October 14, 1978
- Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Debut album: Usher 1994
- Record labels: LaFace Records and Arista Records
- Albums sold: 35 Million
- Portrayed the role of Billy Flynn in the hit Broadway musical Chicago
- Spouse: Tameka Foster
- Has two sons
Hospitalization
TMZ.com reported on February 8, 2009, that Foster was rushed to a hospital after experiencing complications from plastic surgery she received in Brazil. A source close to E! Entertainment later revealed that Foster experienced cardiac and respiratory arrest during a liposuction procedure. Her hospitalization resulted in Usher canceling his performance at the pre-party for the Grammy Awards.TMZ: Usher Cancels Gig (February 8, 2009)E Online: Usher's Wife Had Coma... (February 10, 2009) Foster was released from the hospital on February 16, 2009.People: Tameka Raymond Leaves Hospital in Brazil (February 18, 2009)