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In the midst of Fantasia Barrino's much talked about scandal with Antwaun Cook, many questions remain unanswered regarding the mysterious man in the center of the controversy.Well, new details were uncovered about the proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, who is also the father of two young boys.
Prior to the season three 'American Idol' winner meeting him at a Charlotte-area T-Mobile store, where he was reportedly employed, Cook held a career in real estate in which he pursued in 2003.
"I grew an interest in real estate originally from the investing side, and have continued in real estate from many different angles for the last seven years," the East Carolina University graduate allegedly wrote to potential clients on his Keller Williams Realty website. "I attained my real estate license in 2006, which allows me to share the knowledge from my own 'good' and 'interesting' experiences of the home buying and selling process."
"Being that I have researched and purchased my own investment properties it makes me knowledgeable in the many facets of the process," Cook continued. "Allow me to help you with selling your home and finding your dream home," he offered.
Cook's self-proclaimed "high integrity" and customer service expertise may have translated well to helping Fantasia fulfill her mobile communication needs.
But despite the platinum-selling singer admitting to having a romantic affair with Cook since 2009, she also maintains in believing he was separated from his estranged wife, Paula Cook.
Unfortunately, he wasn't being as transparent as Barrino, 26, had initially thought. On Aug. 4, the missus filed for divorce, detailing in court documents that the singer engaged in an lurid affair with her husband and even "recorded" several of their sexual encounters.
The wife is seeking child custody, alimony and other monetary support, according to court documents filed in Mecklenburg County District Court in the Charlotte area.
The whirlwind of events not only reportedly came as a shock to Fantasia but also "overwhelmed" her, according to her manager Brian Dickens.
The scandalous ordeal, which became a top story in the mainstream media, eventually landed 'The Color Purple' star in hospital Aug. 10 due to an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid.
She was released from a North Carolina hospital on Aug. 12.
"She has been lifted up by the outpouring of love and support from her fans," Dickens -- a former Washington Court Hotel front desk attendant -- said in a statement. "She is more committed than ever to her daughter and her work because they are her heart, her soul and inspiration."
Though Fantasia and Cook have apparently called their affair off, it appears that they staged a reunion of sorts. Photos of the two surfaced online Aug. 13 showing the couple outside of Barrino's North Carolina home the day before -- with a camera crew in tow. Though a VH1 insider denies that the crew was there filming the finale of the reality show 'Fantasia For Real,' some believe that it was staged to boost ratings.
"Their relationship has been really off and on in recent times so we will just have to wait and see how things will pan out," a source told the website Radar Online. "Fantasia has plenty of people looking after her right now, and the most important thing is that she does not have too much pressure or stress."
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By: LaShaye Banks on 8/13/2010 10:17PM
A woman does not care if a man is married..It is sad to say. The moral fabric of our culture has been torn yet again. People are actually supporting Fantasia and feeling sorry for her like she is a victim. Get real!!The real victim is his two young sons and his wife. It's easy to sing a Christian song but it takes effort to live the lifestyle of a Christian. Woe unto Fantasia.
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By: stare k on 8/13/2010 11:54PM
LaShaye Banks . i have to agree w/u 200% .The other women do not care / respect a man wife. the real victim are his wife / children .The one that are supporting her might be /has done the same thing . Wait till they get a husband , See what they have to say then .They both was wrong & to address the wife what a slut/ whore . She has been exposed .aND FANTASIA she talks too much . I watch nancy gracy every night to see what she has on her show . I was glued to the set every night & Laughing . fantasia did it to her self . I bet she will make sure the nex time she spread her legs , He is single . I hope the wife get every thing she has .GooD luck the wife.
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By: Justifyed on 8/14/2010 12:06AM
How about, a man doesn't care if a man is married. This isn't all about Fantaisa, she screwed up, true...but you act like he wasn't a "willing participant".
What does singing Christian songs have to do with the price of tea in China. Leave it to "church folk" to judge.
He knew dayum well he was still married, now he's sounding like that stupid a** Tiki Barber and his blonde bimbo saying that "it's ok to be in a relationship as long as hubby and wife are separated"
....and since we are judging, what about Alicia Keys, and Gabrielle Union? What about Shaq and Shaunie, what about that idiot Chris Chambers, who married his 'stalker' who just happened to be the woman he cheated on his wife with.
Everyone is all over Fantasia, and like I said she screwed up, but dayum...some of yall are a little harsh in your judgement.
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By: Brian W on 8/14/2010 1:20PM
Aman, to what LaShaye Banks said. You said it girl! and it was eloquently said I might add. nothing else needs to be said....
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By: Felice on 8/14/2010 9:22PM
Miss Banks, you are so right! Unfortunately men are what they are and it falls to us women to do the right thing. Fantasia made a poor choice and a fool of herself. She knew full well their was a wife and children - she should have respected the woman and her kids. Frankly, her woe is me attitude is annoying. Her"overdose" does not even deserve attention. Where is her family - is there noone who could have been a voice of reason? What is she telling her young daughter? She is no victim - she is feeling the consequences of her behavior.
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By: Arjai on 8/15/2010 8:10AM
LaShaye,
And the chuch' said Amen! It truly is a sad day when these "broken women" feel its okay to just go "picking" married men like they're apples!
And for those who disagree seperated is still MARRIED. According to God, the law (state). Respect yourself first! You can't expect someone to give you the thing that can only come from within first. Men are pretty simple. If you respect yourself, he will know that he has to do better the the status quo to even be in the running. I know it's hard, but nothing worth it is ever easy.
What truly baffles me is that these women think these men are capable of doing anything different from what they've already done. Ladies, work on becoming healed and whole and you will attract the same. Be patient and know that you are worth it. Pay attention to your surroundings and allow God to bring to you the MAN he has for you, and that is never somebody elses' husband.
The children unfortunately are the ones who suffer the most. Fantasias daughter as well, hasn't she seen enough men disrespect her mother(this includes the men she's related to, her daddy, uncles, and brothers). This may be her "norm"....but it doesn't have to be. I know that's a bit deep, but that's what time it is. The real issues of life lie just becond the surface and we have to break through to get to them.
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By: pamela carroll on 8/15/2010 9:37PM
LaShaye please, they are numerous people calling themselves christains and go to church every Sunday to praise him are the biggest sinners. So girl don't give me that.
Stake K, you live in a fantasy land. As a single woman....9 out of the 10 men that hit on me are either attached to someone or MARRIED. Men do lie to get what they please.
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By: vdog on 8/16/2010 8:06AM
SHE KNEW and was just loving the DRAMA that came along with the situation until WIFEY filed the HOMEWRECKER SUIT. Fntasia probably didn't know about that LAW and when she found out it would COST HER $$$$ she FLIPPED.
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By: Rea on 8/16/2010 8:10AM
I agree with Justifyed on 8/14/2010 12:06AM and Missy on 8/14/2010 1:17AM. Integrity is dead. I think the guy saw an opportunity to further his career with Fantasia. I am sure he did not care about her. Both men and women fall before they fully investigate the woman or man they seek attention from. We know it mostly happends to women because we lead with our hearts not our heads. He was a lier and I am sure it was too late when she found out. As for her advisors liking him with he media attention for ratings, very poor advise. I went through the same thing in college with a man I met. Tall handsome, nice body, the whole thing. He gave me a story that was so eloborate any woman would have fallen for it. The brother was sharing a house with my uncle. I had no reason to doubt him. I saw him almost every night and the weekends. I was shocked with I met his wife in my night class at school. We were on break and was sitting outside the class room and started talking, she said she was married to a bar tender at a local resturant and I was shocked when she said his name. The woman was pregnant but she did not say if her marriage was on the rocks or not. I was boiling inside and confronted him. He immediately moved out of my uncle's house. He was lucky he did not get shot by my uncle. I was pissed he lied about his wife becasue over the past four or five months we were intimate. I thought about that poor woman. As for the conversation on the bench, I did not have the heart to hurt that pregnant woman and thing is we have the same name. My middle name was her first name. Fantasia has the responsibility of making the right choice now that she knows the truth. I would not want a man that lied becasue the entire relationship was false brom the begining. But its up to her if she wants to bare the title "home wrecker". I hope she has more self-respect than that.
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By: flo on 8/16/2010 3:20PM
Dear Lashaye
It takes two to tangle.
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