Tameka Cottle Biography
Tameka Cottle (Tameka Dianne “Tiny” Harris) is an American Singer-Songwriter from Jonesboro, Georgia. She became prominent in the 1990s as a member of the American multi-platinum R&B vocal group Xscape.
She is also best known for her marriage to rapper T.I. She received a Grammy Award for her writing contributions on the TLC hit “No Scrubs”. Tameka acquired the nickname “Tiny” due to her small stature of 4’11”.
Tameka Cottle Age
She is 44 years old as of 2020, she was born on July 14, 1975, College Park, Georgia, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on July 14 every year. She will be 45 years old on July 14.
Tameka Cottle Height
Tameka stands at a height of 1.5 m.
Tameka Cottle Parents
Tameka was born in College Park, Georgia. She is the daughter of Dianne Cottle (b. 1945) who is a Caucasian and Charles “Speedy” Pope (1936–2013) an African American. 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.
In 1992 Tameka joined the R&B quartet Xscape while attending Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School. Producer Jermaine Dupri is the one who discovered Xscape while singing at his birthday celebration in Atlanta. He immediately signed the group to his then-new record label, So So Def Recordings.
Tameka Cottle Siblings
She is a sister of Michelle Pope and Red Pope.
Tameka Cottle Husband
Tameka started dating rapper T.I in 2001. The couple got married on July 30, 2010, in Miami Beach, Florida. The couple has two sons together: King Harris who was born August 25, 2004, Major Philant Harris who was born May 16, 2008, and a daughter, Heiress Diana Harris who was 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 Age
T.I is 39 years old as of 2020. He was born on 25 September 1980, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Tameka’s husband celebrates his birthday every year on September 25.
Tameka Cottle Husband And Kids| T.I Children
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, and Domani Harris born on 16 March 2001, and Major Philant Harris born in 2008 and lastly Heiress Diana Harris born in 2016.
Tameka Cottle Children
She 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 Pregnant
Rapper T.I. is going to be a father, again. MediaTakeOut.com EXCLUSIVELY learned that his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle is pregnant again. This new baby will be the couple’s FOURTH child together. They have four other children from previous relationships.
We know what you’re thinking – how are we so sure that Tiny is pregnant. Well, MediaTakeOut.com confirmed that Tiny is in ACTIVE negotiation with 51 Minds (The production company behind her VH1 show ‘Family Hustle’) about a “pregnancy show” starring her.
Tameka Cottle Divorce
Tameka filed for divorce in December 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences,” and said that there was no hope of getting back together. Tameka said they’ve been living separately, and asked for T.I. to make a full accounting of their money, property and investment accounts because she said she is entitled to half of everything. She asked for half of the automobiles they amassed during their union as well as money T.I. has in a retirement account.
Tameka has been taking her time with the proceedings. Earlier this 2018, it was reported that the couple was trying to work on their marriage and had delayed the divorce. A formal leave of absence was granted at the beginning of April 2018, to extend the process and now, Bossip is revealing that Tameka has filed a second leave of absence.
The couple’s divorce case that has lasted a long time, neither side seems to be rushing to finalize their split. Apparently, court documents were filed in May 2018 asking for a second leave of absence from the divorce settlement. While the reason is once again unclear, Tameka was reportedly at T.I.’s home during his arrest so the couple may be attempting to patch things up once and for all.
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
She has enjoyed a long career in the Music industry spanning almost many decades. Through proceeds from her work as a musician. She has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. She is estimated to have a net worth of about $3 million.
Tameka Cottle Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Tameka Cottle.
- Full Name: Tameka Dianne Cottle
- Age/ How Old?: 44 years
- Date of Birth: July 14, 1975
- Place of Birth: College Park, Georgia, USA
- Birthday: July 14
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Charles Pope
- Mother’s Name: Dianne Cottle Pope
- Siblings: Two – Michelle Pope and Red Pope
- Married?: Yes
- Children/ Kids: Six – Zonnique Pullins, Heiress Diana Harris, Major Philant Harris, Clifford Joseph Harris III
- Height/ How tall?: 1.5m
- Weight: 50 kgs
- Profession: Musician
- Net worth: $3 million
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 in 2000 was honored with a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for penning TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs”. Tameka has more 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 Feet
Tameka Cottle Songs
- Understanding
- Who Can I Run To
- My Little Secret
- Just Kickin’ It
- Do You Want To
- Work Me Slow
- Softest Place on Earth
- The Arms of the One Who Loves You
- Tonight
- What the F@#k You Gon Do?
- Feels So Good
- Love on My Mind
- Your Eyes
- One of Those Love Songs
- Who’s That Man
- Can’t Hang
- The Runaround
- Do Like Lovers Do
- Hold On
- All About Me
- In the Rain
- Is My Living in Vain
- What You Gon Do?
- Am I Dreamin’
- All I Need
- Love’s a Funny Thing
- Hard to Say Goodbye
- Do Your Thang
- Let’s Do It Again
- Do You Know
- I Will
- Christmas Without You
Frequently Asked Questions About Tameka Cottle
Who is Tameka Cottle?
She is an American singer-songwriter from Jonesboro, Georgia. Cottle rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the American multi-platinum R&B vocal group Xscape.
How old is Tameka Cottle?
She was born 14 July 1975, College Park, Georgia, the United States. She turned 44 years old in 2020. She celebrates her birthday on 14 July every year.
How tall is Tameka Cottle?
She stands at a height of around 1.5 m.
Is Tameka Cottle married?
Yes, she is married to T.I. They got married in 2010 and together they have six children. The couple resides together in the United States together.
How much is Tameka worth?
She has an approximate net worth of $3 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the Music industry.
How much does Tameka make?
There are no actual values estimating how much she earns.
Where does Tameka live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Tameka dead or alive?
She 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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