Well, thanks Usher for throwing African-American fathers under the bus. There are plenty of African-American men who are involved fathers. Be careful with generalizing!

Marcus, he never says "all" , he just says many.

*Marcus*, that is EXACTLY what I thought, too! It's not as if only African-American children are without fathers.

It just seemed like a really ignorant comment to make....

there are also a lot of white and spanish people without active faters in there life....it's not just black people, it's everywhere and with all types.

Marcus, I don't think that Usher was trying to insult black men, but could it be that he's speaking from his own experience? I think his own father was absent from his life while he was growing up, and he wants a different experience for his son - I don't see anything wrong with that. He has a right to an opinion about what he sees in his life just like anyone else.

Having said that, when are we going to see an official photo of the little one, Usher??!?? It's been over six months already...

Uhm, Lin, not to get all PC on you or anything, but White and Spanish are the same thing. I think you meant Hispanic.....

Anyway, I did feel that that was a very ignorant comment from Usher. But, ignorance aside, he does come across as a very dedicated father in this interview. At least there's that.

Luisa,

Being white and Hispanic ARE NOT THE SAME THING!! The comment from Usher is not ignorant, he DID NOT GROW UP WITHOUT A FATHER!! Some of you are too sensative.

*spanish

Ummm, not to change the topic on what seems to be a heated discussion, but am I the only person on this blog who immediately zeroed in on the following quote?:

"He is my reason for living. [Aside from] my wife, obviously, for helping me have him"

Helping him?! I'm 3 weeks from my due date, and if my husband said that, I'd have him begging for his life. Here's hoping Tameka has the same thought!

As an African American I wasn't offended by Usher's comment because he's speaking from experience. I don't think he meant it as a put down to all African American men...but since his father wasn't around and he knows other people who didn't have their father around, that prompted him to make that statement. He's speaking from his own personal experience. I'm sure Usher isn't stupid and thinks only African American men don't take care of their children because thats an issue across the board. No matter what your race is...alot of people have experienced growing up in a single parent house. Anyhoo, I'm glad to see Usher doing his thing and taking care of family and not letting outside influences try and tear them down!!!

What a happy family. I wish the family much happiness:)

Spanish people are from Europe which technically makes them white as opposed to "Hispanic" which usually refers to ppl from Latin America who are a mix of White, African, and Native American.

Stephanie, I saw that too. If all he needed was help having a biological child he could have hired a surrogate!

i just want to see a pic of the baby lol!

I think "Latino", not Hispanic, refers to Latin Americans. That's my understanding at least. I'm really commenting though to support Usher for committing to be a good dad and male role model. Congrats to Usher and Tameka on your baby boy!!!

White and Spanish are not the same thing.People of all different countries come in all different colours/sizes and creeds. Look at Esther Canadas and Penelope Cruz. They are both spanish, but no one has ever referred to Penelope as white like they do with Esther.

I don't think we should just all zero in on little sentences like in Usher's comments. I don't think he was distant from his father.He named his son after his father etc (all the Ushers). I got from his comments that sons need there fathers. Maybe he wishes his dad were still alive.

stephanie i agree if my boyfriend said that he would be sleeping outside right now

Wow, this blog took an interesting turn. LOL

Statistically speaking, African American children are more likely to be raised in single-parent households. That statistic has gotten better, but we still have a ways to go.

I think Usher, having grown up without his father...and possibly in a neighborhood/school where that was a common theme...decided that he was going to create a better situation for his children. He appears to have done that, which I think is great.

I love the respect that he shows his wife. He seems to really love and appreciate her contribution to his life.

being a parent is a beautiful thing..

1.) His comment about his wife's "help", seems to have been taken out of context by some of you all. Really, don't be so sensitive!

2.) People who are jumping on him because he talked about African-Americans and fatherhood..... uhh sorry but you all are in DENIAL, which helps feeds the situation. There are far too many A.A. fathers who are missing at an alarming rate.