Tameka Cottle is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the multi-platinum R&B vocal group Xscape. Cottle is also recognised for her writing contributions to TLC’s hit No Scrubs, for which she won a Grammy. She is best known for being the ex-wife of T.I., an illustrious musician.

What is Tameka Cottle Famous for?

• An American singer, songwriter, and Television personality.
• Being a member of the American multi-platinum R&B vocal group, Xscape.
• Her writing contributions on the TLC hit No Scrubs.

Where is Tameka Cottle born?

Tameka Cottle was born Tameka Dianne Harris in College Park, Georgia, United States of America in her early years. Her race is African-American and her nationality is American. Cancer is her zodiac sign.

She was born in the United States to American parents Dianne Cottle and Charles “Speedy” Pope and raised in the same city. Her parents were the ones who raised her. Tameka Cottle’s family history is unknown at this time. Her uncle, Joseph Pope, is said to have created the R&B group “The Tams.”

Tameka Cottle received her education at Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School, and she was discovered by producer Jermaine Dupri while singing at a Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration in Atlanta.