During this period Usher’s career was budding, while Jonetta was right there at every turn as a mother and manager. What I admired about her most is that she never wavered in seeing that he accomplished his life-long dream of becoming a music entertainment icon. In fact, close family and friends had always called him by his nickname since infacy, “BIG TIME” that was given to him by his mom.

While tending to his career and even after he signed with LaFace Records, Jonetta continued to work a 9-5 job, made sure Usher kept his schooling and took care of her son James. All this was possible through her faith, belief and relationship with God. It is my prayer that Usher reconsiders his decision immediately and re-establish his business realtionship with his mom and best friend. His decision shoudn’t be based on what he is basing it on. After all, she’s been his mom and manager for 28 years, why all of a sudden he feels he should seperate her from his business. His mom will always be his mom no matter what. There are millions of successful family-business relationships in every area of the business world. I predict, if Usher doesn’t re-consider his decision soon, he’s going to feel the effects from his fans all over the world. He has lost two of the most important people any entertainer would cherish…. a strong, focused and determined manager and his voice to the world media for 10 years, his publicist. This is will defintely have a negative effect on his entire career. And it’s already started with his label, Jive being deeply concerned. Why change a formula that’s successful? Why get rid of the very foundation you have stood on all your life? I’ll see you soon Jonetta. I hope for the best for you “BIG TIME”.

Stevie Porter
Founder/Chair/CEO
Popular Beat music Entertainment Worldwide