T.I.’s recent controversial statements about his daughter have put his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, in the spotlight. As she continues to stand by her husband, let’s delve into the life of this talented artist and learn more about her with these 10 captivating facts.
1. High School Beginnings with Xscape
Cottle’s journey to stardom began in 1992 when she joined R+B group Xscape while attending Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School. After being discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri, the group released three platinum-certified albums in the 1990s. Although they disbanded in 1998, they have reunited several times since.
2. Grammy Award Winner
Cottle boasts an impressive collection of awards, including two Soul Train Music Awards and an A-Town Music Award for her work with Xscape. In 2000, she and Kandi Burruss won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for writing TLC’s hit single “No Scrubs”. She also received an ASCAP Rap Award for her involvement in the Sporty Thievz track “No Pigeons”.
3. Reality TV Star
In 2009, Cottle transitioned from R+B star to TV sensation with her reality show, Tiny and Toya, which followed her life alongside Lil Wayne’s ex-wife Antonia “Toya” Wright. The show became the highest-rated series debut in BET history and ran for two seasons. She later starred in T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.
4. Collaborations with Big Names
Cottle has worked with numerous renowned artists, including Sport Thievz, T.I., 8Ball & MJG, Lil’ Kim, and Bow Wow. Her writing collaborations with Kandi Burruss led to the creation of the hit song “No Scrubs” and other successful tracks.
5. Millionaire Status
After nearly three decades in the music industry, Cottle has amassed a net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, her husband T.I. reportedly has a net worth of $50 million.
6. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Cottle attributes her ability to balance her career and motherhood to having a great team around her. She believes in maintaining a positive attitude and being prepared to work hard, as she told Billboard.
7. Tragic Loss
In 2009, Cottle experienced a heartbreaking loss when her daughter, Leyah, was delivered stillborn six months into her pregnancy. She opened up to People about the emotional experience.
8. Legal Troubles
In 2010, Cottle and T.I. were arrested during a traffic stop in West Hollywood, LA, after police found them in possession of ecstasy. They were later released on bail after posting $10,000.
9. A Rocky Marriage
Cottle and T.I. began dating in 2001 and married in 2010. In 2016, Cottle filed for divorce amid rumors of infidelity from both parties. However, they continued to work on their marriage, and in 2017, Cottle announced the divorce was off. The couple addressed T.I.’s infidelity during Jada Pinkett Smith’s talk show, Red Table Talk, where Cottle explained that T.I. felt she had changed during his time in prison and sought a more compliant partner elsewhere.
10. Living Up to Her Nickname
Cottle was born Tameka Dianne Cottle but adopted the moniker Tiny due to her petite stature. At 44 years old, Cottle stands just 4 foot 11 inches (1.50 m) tall.
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