The Bickering Continues: Tameka Raymond’s Friend Says Support Kile’s Real Parents, Not Usher

July 11th, 2012 - By Brande Victorian

Source:Gossiponthis.com

It’s somewhat unfortunate to see that the jet ski accident that left 11-year-old Kile (Kyle) Glover brain dead Friday hasn’t done much to ease relations between his mother, Tameka Raymond, and her ex-husband, Usher. In an interview with Radar Online, the same site that got the only response from Tameka on her son’s condition, a friend of hers basically said Usher is not in the equation and hasn’t been for a while so he isn’t the one who deserves sympathy right now.

“I’ve seen celebs and media outlets alike continue to send their condolences to Usher. Kile was Tameka and Ryan Glover’s child and the sympathy should be given to them first and foremost,” she said.

“Although Usher has been so kind in chartering a plane so she could be by Kile’s side, he didn’t necessarily play a huge role in Tameka’s other children’s lives after the divorce therefore it seems a little disrespectful that Ryan is being ignored as a father, in place of another just because he’s topping the Billboard charts.

“Ryan was equally devoted and involved in Kile’s life — they shared joint custody and Kile was with his other family at the lake, so for those who are claiming Tameka’s at fault for not being there is just absurd — because of the joint custody, her two boys aren’t always directly in her eyesight, but she is a phenomenal mother.”

I didn’t realize some outlets were trying to blame Tameka for this incident, which I have to agree with the friend is absurd. The point about Ryan Glover deserving support as well is also valid but I don’t think any celebrities or writers meant any disrespect by not mentioning Kile’s biological father (in headlines), it’s just no one really knows who he is. And regardless, this just seems like somewhat of an inappropriate thing to say at a time when the focus should be on other things like a child who’s assumed to be on life support and not who is receiving the most support from celebrities and websites.

As the friend notes in further comments, if anyone needs abundant love and comfort right now, it’s Tameka, and I think most everyone has acknowledged that.

“This is a woman who lost the man of her dreams, her reputation and now her son within the course of four years. My heart goes out to her. Nobody deserves this pain,” she said.

“Perhaps the comment boards that continued to spew venom at a woman they had never met will put the breaks on their misdirected anger and hate and finally give her some peace. She definitely needs it.”

Trying to throw shade on Usher in the process isn’t necessarily going to garner it though. Meanwhile, the family did put out a statement to CNN on Kile’s accident yesterday:

“We know God’s in control, and are leaning on our faith in Him and His word at this most difficult time. “We firmly believe in the power of prayer and ask that you all continue to pray and lift Kile up, as it’s the best way we can all support him now.”

What do you think about these comments from Tameka’s friend? Is she right?

Brande Victorian is the news and operations editor for madamenoire.com. Follow her on twitter @Be_Vic.

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  • /k./c

    It’s sad this mother has lost her child and a good friend who should have been delivering SUPPORT at this time had so much to say at the absolute wrong time!! We can not judge. We are in position to advise. IF this friend sees this…I believe you owe an apology to all of this family for the chaos YOU caused with opinions youfelt needed to be heard across the world at a time like this.

  • klynn

    THANK GOODNESS GOD IS A FORGIVING GOD. GUESS WHAT! HE LOVES TAMEKA TOO, SHE ALSO IS A CHILD OF GOD. I AM PRAYING FOR HER AND HER FAMILY.

  • klynn

    Just stop already! This is about a childs life; how could you try and did up some dirt at a time like this! This situation at least stopped the fighting and bickering. I cannot believe either parent wants to see their children suffering like this.

  • tayrat

    I really believe what this friend of Tamekas is saying is coming from somewhere. I think Tameka is talking from her friend´s mouth,now that she cannot come out to the limelight to talk while her son is in this condition.My personal opinion.

  • Guest360

    Her “friend” needs to have a few seats and chill. The sympathy isn’t going to Usher. It’s going to this little boy and EVERYONE who knew him. Instead of telling people who they should feel sympathy for and who shouldn’t be talked about in any of this, go be a friend and support this mother who’s baby is in trouble. I really don’t understand how anyone has the energy to try to create extra drama in a situation that doesn’t need anymore. It’s disrespectful. And instead of directing our words to this little boy and his family, we’re talking about this nitwit who can’t help but instigate the drama. To the left!! And take your petty comments and rants with you.

  • lalatarea

    Although Usher has been so kind in chartering a plane so she could be by Kile’s side, he didn’t necessarily play a huge role in Tameka’s other children’s lives after the divorce” um last time we heard she was spitefully fighting him so he couldn’t see his own children so why wud she let him be involved in her other childs life? This friend needs to shut up and r direct some of this anger into well wishes for the child.

  • Renee

    She is 100% correct and your attempt to justify ignoring his father is disgusting.

  • Shay

    I don’t think she should have made the comment, however I understand why she feels this way. You also have to realize that if it wasn’t for Usher, there wouldn’t be any attention given to this unfortunate situation. There wouldn’t be a chartered plane and I’m assuming, preferential treatment. So, be grateful for that. Also, Usher is not their biological father, so it’s not like he would have been granted visitation. In addition, I don’t think it’s the media blaming Tameka for not being with her son, it’s those who make ignorant comments on these outlets. Some people just need to get a life.

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

    Hasn’t Usher honestly been through enough?

  • realadulttalk

    You’d think something like this would make everyone come together and grow the heck up…no such luck I see. Reality is no one would be talking about this if not for Usher-my prayers go to all the people involved. Tameka’s “friend” is not really a friend but a petty and childish individual who is adding fuel to a fire that was already blazing. I’m disgusted and appalled by her statement. My prayers go out to the family of this precious child who is fighting for his life. Friends should be focused on him-not the money they can make for releasing statements.

  • sammi_lu

    I don’t think that she meant this as “throwing shade” but timing is awful and statement unnecessary.. she actually stated something that I was thinking just earlier. An article that I read was worded in a manner that someone who may not know whats going on would think that Usher’s biological son was involved and that the person responsible was a good friend of Usher’s. Before Kile is Usher’s stepson.. he is Tameka and Ryan’s son. I get that neither is as well known as Usher but it would seem condolences and support would be more geared to the parents and not like a comment I read earlier.. “Sad..sad story, my prayers go out to you Usher and family”.

  • Lawd

    She really needs to find some new friends. At a time like this she decides to speak and the PARENTS haven’t even said a thing. I see where 20% of Tameka’s ways are from.

  • Taunya73

    I think she was wrong. First of all, I agree, I don’t think anyone was deliberately trying to ignore the biological father of Kyle(Ryan) at all,, but no one knew who he was. Also, I would like to say that she needs to lay off of Usher about the fact that he was no a constant in Tameka’s other children’s lives after the divorce. He has been fighting this woman in court about his own children, when was he supposed to make time for the ones that don’t actually belong to him.

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