Tameka Cottle Biography
Tameka Cottle is an American award-winning Singer-Songwriter who was born and brought up in College Park, Georgia, United States of America. She is widely known for being a member of the multi-platinum R&B vocal group ‘Xscape’, which earned them a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for penning TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs”. She has received two Soul Train Music Awards for Best New R&B Artist and Best R&B Album and the A-Town Music Award for Best Duo/Group.
10 Quick Facts About Tameka Cottle
- Name: Tameka Cottle Harris
- Age: 46 years
- Birthday: 14th July
- Height: 4 feet 11 inches
- Birth Sign: Cancer
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
- Marital Status: Married to Rapper T.I
- Famous for: Being a member of the RnB vocal group Xcape
- Net Worth: $1 to $ 2 Million
Tameka Cottle Age
Cottle is 46 years old as of 2021, she was born on 14 July 1975, in College Park, Georgi, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 14 July every year and her birth sign is Cancer.
Tameka Cottle Height
Tameka stands at a height of 4 feet 11 inches.
Tameka Cottle Weight
Cottle Weighs 55 kg which is equivalent to 121.2 pounds.
Tameka Cottle Parents
Tameka was born to her parents Dianne Cottle and Charles “Speedy” Pope in College Park. She spends her childhood with her two siblings, a sister named Michelle Pope and a brother Red Pope. Her father and her uncle, Joseph Pope (1933–1996), formed the R&B group The Tams. Tameka’s father, Charles Pope, died on July 11, 2013, at the age of 76 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Tameka Cottle Husband
Cottle is currently married to her husband T.I. (born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.). The couple tied the knot on 30 July 2010 in an adorable wedding ceremony held in Miami Beach, Florida. They are blessed with three children, two sons named King Harris (born 25 August 2004), Major Philant Harris (born 16 May 2008), and a daughter named Heiress Diana Harris (born March 2016).
Tameka Cottle Husband, T.I (Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.)
Tameka’s husband, T.I, is an American rapper, actor, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, record executive, and author. T.I signed his first major-label record deal in 1999 with Arista subsidiary LaFace.
Tameka Cottle Husband Age
T.I is 41 years old as of 2021. He was born on 25 September 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Tameka’s husband celebrates his birthday every year on September 25.
Tameka Cottle Kids
T.I and Tameka have six children together; Deyjah Imani Harris who was born on 17 June 2001, and Messiah Ya’Majesty Harris born on 2 February 2000. Others are Clifford Joseph Harris III born in 2004, Domani Harris born on 16 March 2001, Major Philant Harris born in 2008, and lastly Heiress Diana Harris born in 2016.
Tameka Cottle Children
Cottle has four children Zonnique Pullins, who is also a musician, Heiress Diana Harris, Clifford Joseph Harris III, and Major Philant Harris.
Tameka Cottle Baby
Tameka’s daughter was stillborn in 2007, six months into a complicated pregnancy. She also has an older daughter from her previous relationship with Zonnie “Zeboe” Pullins. Through her marriage to T.I., Tameka has three stepchildren.
Tameka Cottle Salary
There are no details showing her annual or monthly earnings, her salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available.
Tameka Cottle Net Worth
Cottle has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Singer-Songwriter. Through her various sources of income, Tameka has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Tameka Cottle Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Cottle.
Tameka Cottle Wiki
- Full Names: Tameka “Tiny” Dianne Cottle
- Popular As: Tameka Cottle
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Singer-Songwriter
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Multiracial (Caucasian, African and American ancestry)
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Tameka Cottle Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 46 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: 14 July 1975
- Place of Birth: College Park, Georgi, United States
- Birthday: 14 July
Tameka Cottle Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
- Eye Color: Grey
- Hair Color: Dyed Blonde
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Tameka Cottle Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Charles “Speedy” Pope
- Mother: Dianne Cottle
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Michelle Pope and Red Pope
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to T.I. (born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr.)
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Zonnique Pullins, Heiress Diana Harris, Major Philant Harris, Clifford Joseph Harris III
Cottle Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Singer-Songwriter
Tameka Cottle Xscape
In 1992 Tameka joined the R&B quartet Xscape while attending Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School. Producer Jermaine Dupri discovered Xscape while singing at his birthday celebration in Atlanta. Immediately Jermaine signed the group to his then-new record label, So So Def Recordings.
As a member of the group, Tameka has contributed to three of the band’s platinum albums: Hummin’ Comin’ at ‘Cha, Off the Hook, and Traces of My Lipstick. She has received two Soul Train Music Awards for Best New R&B Artist and Best R&B Album and the A-Town Music Award for Best Duo/Group as a member of Xscape.
Tameka also sang lead vocals on six of Xscape’s hit singles: “Understanding”, “Do You Want To?”, “All I Need”, “Love’s a Funny Thing”, “My Little Secret”, and “Am I Dreamin’”. She has recorded on soundtracks for Soul Food, Panther, Bad Boys, and Love Jones. After the release of Xscape’s third album, Traces of My Lipstick in 1998, the band parted ways.
Tameka and fellow former Xscape group member Kandi Burruss 2000 was honored with a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for penning TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs”. Tameka has other accomplishments which include an American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers award in the R&B and Pop Music categories for “No Scrubs”, as well as the ASCAP Rap Award for her work on the Sporty Thievz track “No Pigeons”. She has also worked with T.I., 8Ball & MJG, Lil’ Kim and Bow Wow.
Tameka reunited with sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott after a five-year hiatus and added a new member, Kiesha Miles, to release an Xscape album entitled Unchained and released the single “What’s Up” in 2005.
Tameka is also involved in a project with Kiesha Miles called the OMG Girlz. Her daughter, Zonnique, is a part of the musical trio. Tameka’s reality series, Tiny, and Toya, made its debut on BET in June 2009. Tameka along with their family and the OMG Girlz appeared in her husband’s video for “Hello”.
Tameka returned to the music industry under her new label Pretty Hustle on July 22, 2014, with her first solo single “What The Fuck You Gon Do?”. Within a few hours of “WTFYGD” being released, it reached the number 5 spot on the iTunes R&B/Soul charts, and less than 24 hours after release it became the number one song on the charts for the genre.
Tameka and bandmate Kandi Burruss, also have writing credits on the song Shape of You by Ed Sheeran. Tameka took a break from her XSCAP3 EP Promo in 2018, to spend some quality time with her one-year-old daughter Heiress.
Tameka Cottle Eyes
In 2014, Tameka traveled abroad to get her eye color changed to gray using BrightOcular implants. Tameka announced the news by saying on Instagram, “I hated wearing contacts just for the color and it made my vision blurry. Blessed to say my vision is perfect after my ice-gray implants.”
After the procedure went well, surprisingly, her daughter, Zonnique, flew to Tunisia to follow in her mother’s footsteps (the procedure wasn’t approved here in the States). Zonnique did an interview in 2015 about it, saying she “really loved.
Tameka Cottle Songs
- Understanding
- Who Can I Run To
- Just Kickin’ It
- Work Me Slow
- Softest Place on Earth
- The Arms of the One Who Loves You
- Feels So Good
- Love on My Mind
- One of Those Love Songs
- Can’t Hang
- The Runaround
- Do Like Lovers Do
- Is My Living in Vain
- What do You Gon do?
- Am I Dreamin’
- All I Need
- Love’s a Funny Thing
- Let’s Do It Again
- Do You Know
- Christmas Without You
Frequently Asked Questions About Tameka Cottle
Who is Tameka Cottle?
Tameka Cottle is a celebrated award-winning Singer-Songwriter, who is widely known for being a member of the multi-platinum R&B vocal group ‘Xscape’, which earned them a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for penning TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs”.
How old is Tameka Cottle?
Cottle is an American national born on 14th July 1975, in College Park GA.
How tall is Tameka Cottle?
Tameka stands at a height of 1.50m.
Is Tameka Cottle married?
Yes, Cottle is married to T.I. . They got married on July 30, 2010 and together they have six children. The couple resides in Atlanta together with their children.
How much is Cottle worth?
Tameka has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Tameka live?
Cottle is a resident of Atlanta, GA, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Cottle dead or alive?
Tameka is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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