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Will Tyrese and Samantha Gibson get back together? 'Toxic' comment on Tammy Franklin's post sparks controversy

Many are finding the singer's behavior immature and childish, especially at a time when his divorce proceedings are ongoing

Singer and actor Tyrese Gibson finds himself at the helm of controversy after his ‘toxic’ comment on Tammy Franklin’s anniversary post. While wishing Tammy and Kirk Franklin on their 25th marriage anniversary, Tyrese addressed his ex-wife Samantha Lee Gibson adding that he will get her back. The comment has earned him criticism all over the internet. While some are urging him to get a grip and move on, many others are finding this behavior immature and childish, especially at a time when his divorce proceedings are ongoing.

Tyrese and Samantha Gibson relationship

Tyrese and Samantha Lee got married in a secret ceremony on Valentine’s Day 2017. They have a two-year-old daughter, Soraya, together. However, their marriage fell apart after around four years of togetherness, for various reasons. 

In an elaborate post on Instagram on December 30, 2020, Tyrese and Samantha together announced their decision to divorce. They mentioned that 2020 had been a tough year in many aspects and their marriage could not sail through the tumultuous journey through this year, citing the “attack” on Black families in the USA as a crucial struggle.

The post definitely broke many hearts, however, the decision was not taken in haste. In fact, Samantha Lee had reportedly filed divorce documents in October 2020, though the formal public announcement came at the end of the year. The couple, however, claimed to be on good terms as friends and co-parents. In fact, as the day of their divorce announcement coincided with the singer’s birthday, Samantha posted a heartfelt note to Tyrese, along with photos and videos with the couple’s daughter. 

However, reports have revealed that the separation was not so amicable as the couple tried to portray. In an interview with Ericka Davis on Instagram Live, Samantha Lee spoke out about her relationship troubles. She said that the marriage taught her a lot through trial and error and that she gave it her all. “When relationships end or friendships end, I can walk away knowing I can drop the mic. I did everything I could do,” she said. 

The couple is also encountering an ugly battle over child support as Tyrese is not ready to pay $20,000 per month for the same. While Samantha accuses Tyrese of changing the locks at their home and forcing her to move, the singer denies the allegation, adding that it was Samantha’s threat to call the police during an argument that resulted in their split.
Incidentally, Tyrese’s first marriage with Norma Gibson had ended on a sour note with an ugly battle over custody and child support.  

What did Tyrese say on Tammy Franklin's post?

However, Tyrese’s latest comment on Tammy Franklin’s post seems to show that he is not yet ready to move on and is hoping to reunite with his ex-wife. On Monday, Tammy Franklin posted a photo on Instagram with husband Kirk Franklin, on the occasion of their 25th marriage anniversary. Commenting on the photo, Tyrese said, “Happy Happy Happy Anniversary!!!!!! Magic Magic and more magic..... Dear Samantha this was supposed to be us.... remember the franklins was our marriage GOALS!!!!!!!!!!!! Smiling smiling....... I’m gonna get her back watch me! [ I think ]

It is his last remark that has not gelled well with netizens. People are slamming him for propagating a toxic tendency. His comment about getting his wife back, and the phrase ‘watch me’ is sending out a very unhealthy message of possessiveness and not respecting his wife’s wishes. In addition, people think that addressing Samantha in public and saying “this was supposed to be us” - is synonymous with blaming her solely for the separation. "Tyrese is literally the definition of toxic I’m cursing him tf out mid curse out he start casually tellin a story I could give a fuck less about. I just hung up. Not my peace... not today, not ever," writes one user. "if toxic was a person it would be tyrese  . . if u love me just say that," said another.

"Why would he choose that moment to share that?" wrote another, indicating that Tammy Franklin's anniversary post was hardly the place to say something like that. "Every time I see something about him it’s just him down significantly worse than before. What the hell is this," commented one user.