Singer Monica is married
Monica performs at the Fox Theatre in 2010. Matt Alexandre / www.robbsphotos.com
L.A. Lakers player Shannon Brown and Atlanta singer Monica got married in November, but are just now telling people about it.
“This is a very special time in my life,” she said in a statement provided to HipHollywood.com. “I am blessed to have married the man that God sent me, he’s loving, compassionate, strong and supportive of my children, family and career. I look forward to our lives together.”
They plan to hold a ceremony for friends and family this summer and may want to have children, the singer said.
She toured with Trey Songz and Dondria, who is Jermaine Dupri’s new protoge, last summer. The photo at right was taken during a tour stop here in Atlanta.
By Jennifer Brett/The Buzz/jbrett@ajc.com
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ONETRUEFAN
January 25th, 2011
6:57 am
CONGRADS MONICA..YOU DESERVE IT I HOPE YOU TWO ARE VERY VERY HAPPY TOGETHER…MAYBE YOU’LL HAVE A GIRL!! WHEN THAT TIME IS RIGHT
Rich
January 25th, 2011
7:58 am
Momica who? Never heard of her. Apparently not big enough to only have one name.
Jennifer Brett
January 25th, 2011
8:02 am
Rich:
You seem to have only one name.
Jennifer
Miss Thang
January 25th, 2011
8:02 am
Congrats Monica! I have alway been a fan of yours and I am happy that you have found love. May God bless you and your family. Also keep making those great hits and CDs. My kids and I enjoy your music very often.
Tammy
January 25th, 2011
8:06 am
Rich first off her name is Monica and not Momica. So what you haven’t heard her! She IS a very well known celebrity! Google her so you won’t sound so ignorant next time you comment on something. You could have kept your comment really!
Tammy
January 25th, 2011
8:08 am
@Jennifer Richard didn’t want to put his real nickname which I’m for sure speaks for itself!
NeNe
January 25th, 2011
8:13 am
Waiting to hear baby news…
Kimmie
January 25th, 2011
8:16 am
I like Monica as an artist but she move way to fast in relationships. Wish you luck!
Jason
January 25th, 2011
8:22 am
Happy for Monica! Wish them both luck!
Mo4life
January 25th, 2011
8:22 am
Enter your comments here
FriedChicken
January 25th, 2011
8:25 am
She can’t sing, can’t dance! Her songs are boring!
Chelle
January 25th, 2011
8:34 am
LOL @ Jennifer…CONGRATULATIONS ‘MONICA & SHANNON’ Have a great day everyone
Comedown.
January 25th, 2011
8:36 am
@Tammy,why are you blasting people because they don’t know someone? i myself never heard of her.Calling people ignorant because there not intune with other people lives is a bit too much.
M.W. George
January 25th, 2011
8:36 am
Monica is not only one of the Great Singers to come out of Atlanta; but, she’s also one of the few artist who graduated with a 4.0 in high school.
Justin
January 25th, 2011
8:48 am
Congratulations Monica! You are still loved!
Daphane
January 25th, 2011
8:51 am
Congrats Monica! You deserve to be happy. God is truly in the blessing business.
A.Driver
January 25th, 2011
8:54 am
Congradulations monica im glad you found Mr. Right i hope you have a very happy life.@FriedChicken you need to quit hatin and with a name like that you shouldnt even be telling people what they cant do.
Queen B
January 25th, 2011
9:05 am
Congrats Monica
Fancy
January 25th, 2011
9:05 am
Getting a 4.0 in an Atlanta area school is about as difficult as tying your shoes.
pmuckle
January 25th, 2011
9:05 am
Fried Chicken need to sit down some where and chill out! Just COUNTRY
Mrs. Tucker
January 25th, 2011
9:06 am
@comedown, the issue is that he felt compelled to comment on her only having one name when he admitted he didn’t even know her! So why even bother, (I know I know, free country). Gone are the days when someone can genuinely be happy for someone else even if it is a complete stranger!!
shannonbrownbabymama
January 25th, 2011
9:21 am
well good luck monica ur going to need it after takin another womens man…how do u really feel…ur so fake and soon ppl will c right thur u…stop FRONTIN!!!!!!
Monique Morris
January 25th, 2011
9:21 am
I am truly happy for Monica I pray that God continues to bless you and your new union. May God bless you home with the pure love he has for us all. I have always been a fan and will still continue to support you again congrats.
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January 25th, 2011
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itamazesme
January 25th, 2011
9:23 am
Congrats Monica and Shannon!! Still Standing – MY FAV!! Empowering!
Georgia Boi
January 25th, 2011
9:24 am
Make sure yall get that new Rocko mixtape…Rocko Dinero!…LOL
Big C
January 25th, 2011
9:24 am
Damn. Wasn’t she with Rocco? Or somebody like that? I agree with Kimmie. But, I wish her the best!!
Talented10th
January 25th, 2011
9:30 am
Congrats for Monica, but please don’t forget that Shannon is ALREADY a father. I hope Monica plays it smart and lays a foundation for a TRULY happy family life by embracing Shannon’s child/children…they will not make it if she doesn’t. That’s real talk….also, KARMA IS REAL so I hope She keeps the drama down with his baby’s mother as well.
Uncle Tom
January 25th, 2011
9:34 am
WHAT? On the tv show she was still with whats-his-name…
lvdavis
January 25th, 2011
9:39 am
CONGRATS! Monica and Shannon . . . live the good life and love one another and your children. Hope the very best for you both.
Sean
January 25th, 2011
9:41 am
I don’t anything about her but just because she is experiencing success with career and financially doesn’t mean it God. But it could be. Just saying “All that glitters aint God”
Yay for Monica / Shannon
January 25th, 2011
9:44 am
It’s good to see the unity of Black Love: sure they both have children from past relationships but they’re showing their sons what a Family is. Congrats to them both! He seems very much into her and that Ladies, is always better…when a Man loves a Woman (….more)
PRETTY BROWN EYES
January 25th, 2011
9:52 am
I believe that she is pregnant, she claims to be so wise and grown beyond her years and doing something like this seems to be outside of her characther unless she is pregnant. I think she has been dating this guy for a year now and they have blended thier families together really quick but hey I guess she knows all she needs to know in one year. Congrats Mo
Comedown.
January 25th, 2011
9:54 am
@Mrs Tucker,understood.Those who don’t have anything good to say could be haters.@Sean,GOD used saul a murderer for his glory.So don’t be so quick to say it aint GOD because it don’t look like him.Gotta go threw some to have a testimony.
k
January 25th, 2011
10:11 am
In my circles, people like Rich are what we call…HATERS! Those who have nothing, so wish for others to accompany them in misery.
KLR
January 25th, 2011
10:30 am
@shannonbrownbabymomma……a man cannot be taken, he left of his own free will his choice….
KLR
January 25th, 2011
10:30 am
Enter your comments here
Who AM I
January 25th, 2011
10:50 am
For all of U jackwagons who don’t know who she is just read the other blogs and learn something.
Dayum
January 25th, 2011
10:54 am
Wow. Talk about keepin’ it moving…
Old School
January 25th, 2011
11:01 am
For those who don’t understand, in addition to her intellectual and musical gifts, she IS a child of GOD, with her own personal relationship with him. Although I’m not friends with her, I have been in a small group setting with her where she was able to share her testimony. And this was 5 – 6 years ago! She knew who she was, whose she was, and what it meant to hear from HIM. Unlike some of the other celebs that are “spiritual” when it is convenient, I know her to be a true believer. If she can give GOD the glory for bringing her happiness, who are we to question or judge her?
Congrats and God Bless You Monica!
The Big Cat
January 25th, 2011
11:02 am
Memo to White People: In the “Black” world if you look a situation with common sense, logic, etc and question things that to you don’t seem to make sense or things that you know anybody that is smart, intelligent, etc would never do, you are automatically labeled as a “Hater”.
It is just an easy way to dismiss your questions without having to get into a discussion that requires thought, honesty, common sense, etc.
Mos#1fan
January 25th, 2011
11:03 am
I love Mo and wish her the very best! I believe my girl to be bigger, better, and brighter than any underestimation a small mind can conceive. I believe she loves, knows, and trusts the Lord. I wish her the best. She will RISE no matter what! May God continue to bless Monica and hers! I know the power of God. When you filter the trash out of your life, God can make everything new. I can’t wait to see Mo with her husband, kids, and GRAMMY in a couple of weeks.
TMAK
January 25th, 2011
11:14 am
wow at shannonbrownsbabymama! Tell us how you really feel. True we dont know the whole story, but i agree. A man cant be taken away from anyone. Dont blame her because he left. He left on his own. Women spend too much time blaming the wrong person. You werent dating her you were dating him so be mad at him. You will find your MR Right Someday!
sha
January 25th, 2011
11:24 am
Happy for you Mo!!! do your thing girl:):)
Too Easy
January 25th, 2011
11:33 am
Heck, I haven’t even heard of Shannon Brown.
Arod
January 25th, 2011
11:40 am
I JUST SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY ON MY CAR INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
greg
January 25th, 2011
11:50 am
Who cares!
Lynn
January 25th, 2011
11:52 am
They were together only 8 months before getting married (even though she was with her boys (2) father over 6 years, engaged & never got married), it still seems fast. To do it privately/secretly 2 months ago and just now talking about it, however you call it, but to twitter immediately with a pic of the ring, seems like she might be pregnant since she mentioned they “might” want to have children. Time will tell.
Dana
January 25th, 2011
11:55 am
Monica has bashed Christians because she herself wasn’t living right (look up the interview on the net). Since that time, I haven’t liked her. If the individual has a problem with God or the fact that they themselves chose to have 2 kids with a loser and never get married talking fiancee for 6 years, that’s their problem. Don’t get mad at God cause it’s in his word when someone points it out.
Now the quickie wedding in 7 or 8 months and secretly, prob. pregnant already.
ATL Drummer HuffDaddy On The RISE
January 25th, 2011
12:01 pm
Hi Moncia ATL Drummer HuffDaddy Stay Round the corner from your Parents Hm.Keep Up the Work.Do You It;s Gooding to be Alright
TMAK
January 25th, 2011
12:06 pm
I think she pregnant too because it was a quick wedding. If she is, oh well. Congrats to them. In other news…….
ATL Drummer HuffDaddy On The RISE
January 25th, 2011
12:15 pm
Mis-Spell Word Going to Be Alright Still Standing Also ATL Drummer HuffDaddy. PEACE Moncia.
ATL Drummer HuffDaddy On The RISE
January 25th, 2011
12:15 pm
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mitzymy
January 25th, 2011
12:32 pm
I’m glad Monica found someone to love her. I love her singing, she seems so real. Just don’t start having babies because you are married. Wait a little while to see if things are going to work out with his kids, and baby mommas. God Bless your future.
Big Jim
January 25th, 2011
12:50 pm
So,when is the customary divorce from an NBA Baller going to happen?
Over/under is 3 months.
Gary
January 25th, 2011
12:53 pm
I’m a fan of both and I wish them well and hope they put God first then each other and their children next……..GOD BLESS!!
LaKeshia
January 25th, 2011
1:03 pm
Married? I didn’t even know she was pregnant.
Meldee
January 25th, 2011
1:04 pm
I think it’s just another attempt for attention. She does have a nice voice, but she really can’t sing. Her reality show didn’t do all that good, her record sales have been down the drain ever since she and Brandy did “The Boy is Mine” and yes, I think is very desparate to be a wife. Raising two boys ain’t easy alone – even if Jermaine Dupri is the godfather.
Andy Coughman
January 25th, 2011
1:09 pm
By the looks of her shoulder pads she should have married an N.F.L. player.
WAR EAGLE
January 25th, 2011
1:16 pm
So another possible marriage due to pregnancy? Typical in the NBA World and it appears they have not been dating long from what I have been reading. And this is news why? Oh, it’s a Singer marrying an NBA player. OH-and they happen to be Black. Whoopee!
Turly Blessed
January 25th, 2011
1:36 pm
Before Monica beacme a singer, a mother, and a wife she’s a child of GOD first, as we all are. Why is it so hard to be happy for someone but so easy to critcize. It take more energy to be negative than to be positive.
Congrats to Monica and Shannon, wishing you much Love and Happines!!
Great!
January 25th, 2011
2:00 pm
Monica’s fans are happy for her! Why keep it secret so long? I remember reading in a magazine less than one year ago she said she never wanted to get married, never dreamed of walking down the aisle in a white dress. Maybe that is why she saved that ceremony for the music video. I guess she meant she did not want to get married to Rocko because he did not want to marry her. Congratulations to all the kids and the couple! I wonder if she will live in LA year round now?
Rich Black
January 25th, 2011
2:07 pm
According to the bible each of them will burn in hell for having relations outside of marriage and cheating on their spouses. So too for the illegetimate children. It’s a shame.
■²
January 25th, 2011
2:19 pm
Momica who?
Never heard much about her.
I ♥ Cereal
January 25th, 2011
2:20 pm
“According to the bible each of them will burn in hell for having relations outside of marriage and cheating on their spouses.”
That is not what the bible says.
There’s more to it than that.
♫
January 25th, 2011
2:22 pm
“So,when is the customary divorce from an NBA Baller going to happen?
Over/under is 3 months.”
Hello, exactly!
New Vegas Dawg
January 25th, 2011
3:00 pm
@ ♫ …. I’m going down to Ceasar’s Palace today, I’ll take some of that action.
I actually have known Monica since she was barely a teenager (enjoying our snowballs)…congrats! I know where she came from and to see where she is now as a successful “long tenured” R&B artist is wonderful. And, it doesn’t hurt that she married a Laker (my favorite team). Congrats Mo!
Jaye
January 25th, 2011
3:50 pm
Rich Black, Monica and Shannon have never been married so they had no spouses to cheat on. Being a fiance or baby mama does not make a relationship legal. Monica and Rocko had broken up in 2009 and Shannon and his child’s mother had broken up before he got with Monica.
Big Jim
January 25th, 2011
4:10 pm
WAR EAGLE,despite your handle/name,I agree. Truly blessed needs to ask God for the ability to spell simple words. This is a stunt,let’s see if this coresponds with a cd release.
BA
January 25th, 2011
4:19 pm
Monica who? Guess she didn’t have a hard time keeping it a secret, nobody knows who she is
REALTALK
January 25th, 2011
4:54 pm
this won’t last. it started off wrong and will end with monica looking stupid. monica is one of those women who just can’t be without a man for any length of time.
Sean
January 25th, 2011
5:10 pm
Comedown- comedown from the clouds and reread what i posted. Didn’t say it wasn’t God. I dont know.
Sherell
January 25th, 2011
5:20 pm
Hey Monica and Shannon enjoy life. Love god 1st, and trust in him only please do not entertain the hate of haters including, MISSSHANNONBABYMOMMA we all live and learn. Some people will never let go of their past SHANNON tip toe is the name of your game. If you are truly his babymomma why post? TMZ is hiring I hear!!!!!! Love the kids and let go and let GOD Shannon you STILL STANDING RIGHT?
Mrs. Tucker
January 26th, 2011
9:50 am
@Big Cat Black World??? Something intellectual people wouldn’t normally do??? Well pot let me introduce you to kettle, Britney Spears and her 5 minute marriage, Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney. It is a celeb thing not something that exist just in the “black world”. Please don’t pretend like Monica is the first celeb to do something us ordinary folk may think twice about. I have lost count of the number of times Lindsey Lohan has been to rehab, how many times has Charlie Sheen skirted criminal charges. Any reference to hate made in the post by most folks here was because many people said they didn’t even know who Monica was but still felt compelled to comment!
Tammy
January 26th, 2011
1:16 pm
@Comedown: it’s not about being in tuned with somebody else’s life. If you haven’t heard about somebody don’t make the comment about one name must not be big. “MY” opnion the comment was ignorant. End of conversation!
NikoB
January 26th, 2011
3:07 pm
@ Meldee – she has a nice voice but she can’t really sing??? You’re buggin’! That girl can not only sing, she can sang! Her voice is very reminiscent of Whitney Houston’s in her hey-day. I think Monica is one of the most underrated singers of this time
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