Tameka "Tiny" Harris, born Tameka Cottle on July 14, 1975, in College Park, Georgia, is a renowned R&B artist, songwriter, and television personality. Of African-American heritage, she developed a passion for music during her teenage years. She attended Tri-Cities High School, a performing arts school in East Point, Georgia. At the age of 17, she joined the R&B group Xscape while still in high school.
Tameka Cottle rose to fame as a lead and supporting vocalist, as well as a co-writer, in the R&B quartet Xscape. The group gained recognition in the 1990s with their platinum-certified albums, including Hummin’ Comin’ at 'Cha, Off the Hook, and Traces of My Lipstick. Xscape’s harmonies and relatable narratives quickly made them a household name in the R&B and soul music scenes. Their success led to widespread acclaim and commercial success.
The group caught the attention of producer Jermaine Dupri while performing at a Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration in Atlanta. Dupri subsequently signed them to his So So Def Recordings label, launching their professional careers in the music industry.
In addition to her success with Xscape, Tameka Cottle is a Grammy-winning songwriter. One of her most notable achievements is co-writing TLC’s blockbuster hit “No Scrubs,” which earned both popular and critical acclaim. The song cemented her reputation not only as a singer but also as a gifted songwriter within the R&B and hip hop genres.
As of July 2014, Harris expanded her musical pursuits by launching her own record label, Pretty Hustle. Her debut solo single, “What the F**k You Gon’ Do?”, released under the Pretty Hustle imprint, saw significant success. The song topped the Billboard Trending 140 chart and the iTunes R&B/Soul chart within 24 hours of its release, earning praise for its raw honesty and emotional delivery.
Tameka Cottle extended her entertainment career into television. She gained further recognition as a reality television star through the BET series Tiny and Toya, which she co-starred in alongside Toya Johnson. The show offered an intimate look into her life, career, and challenges, further endearing her to fans.
Cottle has been married to rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris since 2010. The couple reportedly began dating in 2001 and have since built a blended family together. They share two sons: King Harris, born in 2004, and Major Philant Harris, born in 2008.
In addition to their children together, the couple also co-parent children from previous relationships. Tameka is the mother of Zonnique Jailee Pullins, born in 1996, from her prior relationship with Zonnie "Zeboe" Pullins. T.I. has three children from earlier relationships, adding to their diverse and close-knit family. As of December 25, 2015, they were expecting another child, marking their seventh combined.
Tameka “Tiny” Harris has accumulated an estimated net worth of $3 million. While impressive, this figure reflects just a portion of her contributions to music, television, and entertainment. Her influence spans decades, with her ability to adapt and thrive across various entertainment platforms underscoring her enduring appeal and versatility.
| Birth Date: | 14 Jul, 1975 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Occupations: | Singer-songwriter Composer Songwriter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | College Park |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Singer-songwriter |
| Twitter Id: | Tinymajormama |
| Spouse: | T.I.[2010-2016] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
