What is Tiny Harris' Net Worth?
Tameka Cottle, known by her stage name Tiny Harris, is an American singer and reality TV star with a net worth of $10 million. This is a combined net worth with her husband since 2010, rapper T.I. They have been together since 2001.
Tameka gained fame with her multi-platinum R&B group Xscape and has writing credits on massive hits like 'No Scrubs' by TLC and 'Shape of You' by Ed Sheeran. She also starred in reality shows such as 'Tiny and Toya' and 'T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,' featuring her husband and children.
Early Life
Tameka Diane Harris was born on July 14, 1975, in College Park, Georgia. Her mother, Diane Cottle, is Caucasian American, and her father, Charles 'Speedy' Pope, was African American and a member of the R&B group 'The Tams,' achieving chart success in the 1960s.
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Career
In 1992, while attending Tri-Cities Performing Arts High School, Tameka performed with the R&B quartet Xscape. They were signed by Jamie Dupri to 'So So Def Recordings.' During her time with Xscape, Tameka contributed to three platinum albums: 'Hummin' Cummin' at 'Cha,' 'Off the Hook,' and 'Traces of My Lipstick.' The group received multiple awards, including two 'Soul Train Music Awards' and the 'A-Town Music Award.'
Despite Xscape disbanding in 1998, Tameka continued to achieve success. She co-wrote TLC's hit 'No Scrubs' with former Xscape member Kandi Burruss, earning a Grammy Award for 'Best R&B Song' in 2000. Together, they also held writing credits for Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You.'
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Tameka's achievements extend beyond her band. She won the 'ASCAP Rap' award for her work on 'No Pigeons' by Sporty Thievz and collaborated with artists like Bow Wow, Lil' Kim, and 8Ball & MJG. In 2005, she reunited with her Xscape members to release 'Unchained' and the single 'What's Up.'
Tameka also formed the musical trio 'OMG Girlz' with Kiesha Miles and her daughter Zonnique. They featured in T.I.'s music video 'Hello.' Her TV fame includes starring in the reality show 'Tiny and Toya' alongside Lil' Wayne's ex-wife, Antonia 'Tonya' Wright, debuting in June 2009.
Returning to music in 2014, Tameka released her solo single 'What the Fuck You Gon Do?' under her label 'Pretty Hustle,' reaching number 5 on iTunes R&B/Soul charts and number one in less than 24 hours.
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Personal Life
Tameka began dating rapper Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., aka T.I., in 2001. They married on July 30, 2010, in Miami Beach, Florida, and have three children: King Harris (b. August 25, 2004), Philant Harris (b. May 16, 2008), and Heiress Diana Harris (b. March 2016). Sadly, Cottle’s first daughter was stillborn in 2007. She also has an older daughter, Zonnique, from a previous relationship. Her father, Charles Pope, passed away in 2013 from Alzheimer's disease.
In December 2016, Tameka filed for divorce from T.I., but the couple decided to work on their marriage, rescinding the divorce.
Legal Issues
Tameka and T.I. were arrested on September 1, 2010, in Los Angeles for possession of ecstasy. They were released on a $10,000 bail.
Atlanta Mansion
In January 2020, T.I. and Tiny purchased a 14,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta, Georgia, for $3.27 million. Located in a gated community along the Chattahoochee River, it features a large pool, spa, gym, and outdoor fireplace.
