Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster is setting the record straight after news surfaced that she was briefly arrested.
During a candid Instagram Live, Foster opened up about the incident, explaining that it stemmed from a lapse in car insurance on a company vehicle. She says she resolved the issue almost immediately.
WHAT HAPPENED
According to Foster, the situation began last summer while she was driving along Peachtree Road in Atlanta. She says an officer pulled her over despite her not speeding, breaking any traffic laws, or making an illegal turn. “It felt like one of those ‘driving while Black’ moments,” she shared.
After providing her license and registration, the officer informed her that the system showed her insurance wasn’t current. Foster says she acknowledged the issue, fixed it the very next day, and thought that was the end of it. What she didn’t realize, however, was that the ticket required an in-person court appearance to officially show proof of insurance to a judge.
Because she never appeared in court, a warrant was issued without her knowledge.
The situation escalated dramatically when Foster returned from a trip and was already seated on a plane. She recalls officers boarding the aircraft and paging her name over the loudspeaker. “My heart stopped,” she said. “I definitely didn’t think they were going to say I had a warrant for failing to appear.”
Foster also expressed frustration over hostility from staff, even after her fine had been paid and the matter resolved.
Now reflecting on the ordeal, Foster is using her platform to warn others. Her message is simple but serious: “Handle your business. Stay on point. Make sure all your i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed.”
For Foster, a minor paperwork issue turned into a major public moment — and a reminder of how quickly things can spiral.