Momma Dee

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Momma Dee is a famous American actor, singer, and reality TV personality

Sep 21, 1963

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Biography

Personal Details

  • Birthday: September 21, 1963
  • Nationality: American
  • Famous: Black Women, Black Actresses, Black Singers, Film & Theater Personalities, Actresses, Reality TV Personalities, Singers, Rhythm & Blues Singers
  • City/State: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Spouses: Ernest Bryant
  • Known as: Deborah Gaither
  • Childrens: Lil Scrappy

Momma Dee born at

Atlanta, Georgia

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Birth Place

Momma Dee married Ernest Bryant on May 24, 1996. The wedding happened a week before her son, the famous rapper Lil Scrappy, was born. One of the reasons behind the wedding was that Ernest’s mother did not want her grandchild to be addressed as illicit. Momma Dee has a daughter, too, named Jasmine Brown.

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Personal Life

Momma Dee divorced Ernest a few years later. However, they remarried in 2015. The event was aired in the fourth season finale of 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.' Momma Dee was once rumored to be dating her 'VH1' co-star Brian McKee, who is much younger to her.

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Momma Dee has undergone several cosmetic surgeries to boost her confidence and keep her youthful look intact. Her surgeries include a breast enhancement surgery, a tummy tuck, Botox treatments, face-filler treatments, and a Brazilian butt lift. She spent almost $30,000 to get her perfect hourglass figure.

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Personal Life

Momma Dee was born Deborah Gaither, on September 21, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Three days after she was born, Momma Dee was diagnosed with spinal meningitis. She was hospitalized for the next six months. Momma Dee had an abusive childhood. Her stepfather would often beat her, and this was allowed by her mother. Momma Dee attended 'Turner County' and 'Decatur High School,' both located in Georgia. She attempted to kill herself a few times during her high-school days. She later received an associate's degree in nursing from the 'Georgia State University.'

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Birth & Early Life

Momma Dee has had a number of professions in her life. To meet her family’s financial needs, she began drug peddling when she was very young. She has also been part of the catering business and has worked as a nurse, too. She sang in nightclubs when her son was little.

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Career

Momma Dee can go to any extent to support her family in every possible way. In 1993, after meeting with an accident that left her bound to a wheelchair for three years, she became a pimp. She was mentored by an older pimp named Sir Charles. Momma Dee learned the tips and tricks of making good money in the sex trade. She started the business from her own bedroom, which she eventually turned into a brothel. She ran that brothel for 10 long years under the pseudonym "Lady Dee." Soon, she developed an interest in fashion. She designed the outfits and accessories for the girls at her brothel and even created a daily dress code for them. Momma Dee worked as a model, too, for a while.

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In 2012, Momma Dee made her TV debut with the 'VH1' reality series 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.' Following the success of the show, she became a celebrity. She appeared in the second season of the show, too, in 2015. Momma Dee also ventured into the music industry and released hit singles such as ‘I Deserve’ and ‘In That Order.’ ‘I Deserve’ was dedicated to Momma Dee’s difficult childhood, while ‘In That Order’ featured her cousin and popular American hip-hop recording artist Yung Joc.

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In 2016, Momma Dee made her debut as an actor, with the film ‘The Products of the American Ghetto.’ She played a pimp in the film. The same year, she appeared as the mother of the lead character in the drama 'About Justin,' one of the spin-offs of the LGBT web series 'About Him.' Momma Dee has made a few more appearances, in projects such as ‘My Side Piece Hit the Lotto’ and ‘Rocko Presents Food.’

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Momma Dee’s autobiography, ‘The Making of a Queen: And In That Order,’ chronicles the struggles and hardships of her life. The book also throws light on her life as a brothel owner.

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Other Ventures

She has also worked as a fashion designer and launched her clothing line named 'Momma Dee’s Queen Collection.' This collection offers an exclusive vintage range of A-line dresses, plus-size dresses, and ballroom gowns.

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Other Ventures