Mo'Nique Reveals Why She Calls Her Husband "Daddy": "He's Raising Me"

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The award-winning actress appeared on Tamar Braxton's "Under Construction" podcast where she talked about all things related to love and marriage.

It's been a whirlwind for Tamar Braxton in 2020 as the reality star has had her name attached to controversial headlines. Earlier this year Tamar was admitted to a hospital after her then-fiancé, David Adefeso, found her unconscious. She reportedly attempted suicide and entered treatment following her hospital visit, and then the singer revealed her grievances with WeTV before her relationship came to an end with accusations of domestic violence. Despite setbacks, Tamar Braxton has continued to press forward with her projects including the launch of her newly formed podcast, Under Construction.

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On Wednesday (November 18), Tamar's guest was Oscar-winning actress Mo'Nique and the pair discussed "a Love Worth Fighting For." During the chat, Mo'Nique touched on the topic of people questioning her about calling her husband "Daddy." Mo'Nique said, "He's raising me. He's giving me everything that my father did not. And I when I tell you sometimes it can be so goddamn embarrassing and it's just me and him in the room."

"See, ain't nobody else in the room and he's had to say some things to me Tamar that has taken me to my knees," the actress added. "And then he'll pick me back up and he'll say, 'Is anything I'm saying to you not true?' And I'll say, 'Everything you sayin' to me is true, but right now n*gga, my ego, I need you to walk away because the crazy b*tch inside of me is gettin' ready to say somethin' and mess up the moment.'"

Mo'Nique added that she advises Black women to let their guard down when it comes to love and while it may be uncomfortable, "when you got a king, he's gotta prepare you to be the queen." Listen to the episode below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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