Tameka Harris, often known as Tiny Harris, is a singer, songwriter, and television personality from the United States. She is well-known for being a member of ‘Xscape,’ a multi-platinum R&B vocal group. She is also well-known for being T.I. Harris’ ex-wife. Throughout her career, the remarkable lady has produced a number of successes. She created the song ‘No Scrubs,’ which earned her a Grammy nomination. She’s also a two-time winner of the Soul Train Music Awards, one for Best New R&B Artist and the other for Best R&B Album. She was also nominated for an A-Town Music Award in the category of Best Duo/Group. Her other achievements include winning the R&B and Pop Music categories of the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Award. It doesn’t stop there! The singer also received an ASCAP Rap Award for her work on the song “No Pigeons.” Harris has starred in the TV reality shows Tiny and Toya’ and ‘T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle’ in addition to singing and songwriting.
The Career of Tameka
Tameka Harris began her career in 1992, when she joined the R&B quintet ‘Xscape.’ ‘Hummin’ Comin’ at ‘Cha,’ ‘Traces of My Lipstick,’ and ‘Off the Hook’ were the first three albums issued by this band. Harris then contributed to six of the band’s songs.
‘Understanding,’ ‘All I Need,’ ‘Do You Want To?,’ ‘My Little Secret,’ ‘Am I Dreamin,’ and ‘Love’s a Funny Thing’ were the tunes. ‘Xscape’ broke up in 1998, and Harris began concentrating on her solo career.
However, she reconnected with her former bandmates Tamika Scott and LaTocha after some time and released the Xscape album ‘Unchained’ in 2005, which was followed by the single ‘What’s Up.’
She was featured in the reality show ‘Tiny and Toya four years later. Her other show, ‘T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,’ debuted on VH1 in 2011.
Then, in 2014, with her track ‘What The Fuck You Gon Do?’ the singer-songwriter made a comeback in the music industry. Harris’ show ‘Tiny and Shekinah’s Weave Trip,’ which starred the singer and her best pal, launched on VH1 the same year.
Scandals & Controversies
Following a traffic stop in Los Angeles in 2010, Harris and her then-husband were detained. According to reports, the couple was in possession of the drug ecstasy. It was also reported that the vehicle was emitting a marijuana-like odor.
Tameka’s Personal Experiences
Tameka Harris, then Tameka Pope, was born on July 14, 1975, in College Park, Georgia, to Charles “Speedy” Pope and Dianne Cottle.
Because of her tiny stature, she was given the nickname “Tiny.” Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School was Harris’ alma mater. She began dating rapper T.I. in the year 2000 and married him in 2010. The marriage had three children: King Harris and Major Philant Harris, two sons, and Heiress Diana Harris, a girl.
From a previous relationship, the singer/songwriter has a daughter named Zonnique Jailee Pullins. Tameka’s marriage to T.I. was terminated in 2016.
Estimated Net worth
Tameka Cottle, known professionally as Tiny Harris, is an American singer and reality television personality with a net worth of $5 million.