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I recently read a report stating that Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, is now getting “gangsta” with the golfer.  In a shocking revelation, it is claimed that Nordegren is now requesting 100% custody over Tiger’s children and wants half of his personal fortune, estimated at $600 million dollars.

The media is reporting that Tiger’s wife is disappointed that the golfer has not kept his promise of seeking help for his “problems,” and that he is dealing with the demons that come from his use of the pain medication Vicodin and the sleep medication Ambien.

RELATED: Report: Woods’ Wife Now Unsure About Divorce

Tiger’s wife getting half would be shocking to me for the following reasons:

1) Wasn’t there a prenup? Call me old fashioned, but it seems that if a prenuptial agreement is signed, it should stand up in court.  Apparently, the incidents that have taken place in the marriage, as well as recent negotiations to reset the terms of the prenup have led Elin to feel that she can get more out of her husband.  When you consider athletes like Derrick Jeter who refuse to get married, I think we now know why.

2) Who was the one playing golf again? The idea that someone who didn’t earn the wealth can take half of it is disturbing to any man or woman who has worked hard to earn their money.  Oprah never married Stedman, and some wonder if her decision has to do with the fact that she doesn’t want to share the billion dollar product of her 30-years of labor.  I’m not sure what the right answer is, but I do know that whatever Woods did in the marriage, I have a hard time imagining that it would be worth $300 million dollars in “grief money.”

RELATED: Source: Tiger’s Mother “Hurt, Angry, Disappointed”

3) I guess $20 million dollars just isn’t what it used to be. While some might cheer for Elin Nordegren’s demands, she doesn’t get much sympathy from some of us.  The only time $20 million dollars (which the prenup promises her) doesn’t seem like very much money is when you know that you can get much more.  On one hand, one can argue that the “measly” $20 million promised to Nordegren in the original prenup was insufficient relative to the wealth that Woods possesses.  On the other hand, you can argue that she has nothing to complain about.

No matter how this debacle ends up, the Tiger Woods marital experience is going to change how celebrity marriages happen for good.  Celebs are going to reconsider tying the knot, and when they do, they are going to make sure their contracts are iron clad.  If you’d worked hard to earn $600 million dollars and someone tried to take half, would you just give it all away?

Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Professor at Syracuse University and the founder of the Your Black World Coalition.   For more information, please visit BoyceWatkins.com

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/kaikai7/ kaikai7

    Tiger married this woman, and had 2 children with her. That was his choice.It was also his choice to cheat.Like so many men he felt that she’d be so happy to be the “Mrs Woods” that she would be ok with him cheating etc! These celebs know the ropes! Divorce is nothing new,and depending on the state of residence marital assets can be split in half! Does she need 300 million for herself and 2 children?No but like alot of other’s in same position she will try to get as much as she can from him. I do not know if she will get 100% custody ,because his infedility has little to do with his ability to be a father to his children! It’s cheaper to keep her! You wanna play you gotta pay?When will celebs learn? If he was so worried about his financial assts he should have secured an iron clad prenup. Having children puts a whole other spin on the situation because child support is a given ,but now he must deal with alimony and child support! The same Hollywood that places you on a pedestal will be more than happy to tear you down,as the Golden boy of Golf now fully understands or does he?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bi_hottie1/ bi_hottie1

    he should OJ that b***h

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jazzwatch/ jazzwatch

    As far as I’m concerned, if she agreed to a prenup, then it should stand! Custody should be shared by BOTH….and he made the money, had the kids, but f**ked up in playing around with B-U-T-T-A-F-A-C-E-S. She shouldn’t ge half, because they wasn’t married long, but should get more than the prenup offer…I would put a IRON CLAD offer and stick to it!

    Kaikai7, you’re right..Hollywood would like to build you up then tear you down..so does OTHER people and even you family memmbers…you and I must have a sign on our ass saying :Would you play this game if the target was THIS big”??????

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lakerdude19/ lakerdude19

    But doesn’t the prenup have a clause in it dealing with what would happen in case of infidelity? I know there was one agreeing to pay her more if she stayed, but depending on the legal standing, the entire thing could be voided if Tiger cheats.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Nefertiti313/ Nefertiti313

    Elin Nordegren does not deserve one red cent more than the amount stipulated in the original prenuptial agreement. Why should Tiger Woods’ infidelity equate to new negotiations for additional money for Elin. Since when is adulterous conduct by the husband synonymous with more money for the wife. If Elin married Tiger because she loved him, and not because of his fame and fortune, re-negotiating for half of his money would not be the issue. She would be either seeking counseling to repair her broken marriage, or if she feels the marriage is truly over, then, she should be seeking a divorce… This story has evolved from a story of sordid infidelity on Tiger’s part to a story of GREED and BETRAYAL by Tiger’s mistresses and his wife.
    Media is coming to the rescue of the blonde damsel in distress, spinning the story to make Elin into something that she is not, hoping to sway public opinion in favor of Elin. What many African-Americans don’t realize is that white people are as plagued by colorism within their race as we are in ours. A natural blonde with blue eyes is the epitome of beauty to them. This represents the WHITEST OF WHITE. 90% of the blondes that you see on a daily basis are blonde because of peroxide. There are very, very few natural blondes with blue eyes, and white people put them on pedestals and worship and adore them. (Hitler murdered millions of people in attempt to create an Aryan race where the blonde and blue eyed human was master of the species) … How dare this black boy (Tiger) not be satisfied with this natural blonde, blue eyed woman? Who the heck does he think he is? White folk just cannot phantom that a black man would not be lapping up Elin’s regurgitated vomit and licking her bum – so pleased that he had the good fortune to marry one of their blonde goddesses.
    Media is rallying to Elin’s side, painting a portrait of her and her family that is unrealistic. Media support for Elin is overwhelming. I didn’t see all of this support for Juanita when Michael Jordan was committing adultery on her. I didn’t see the Media writing editorials in support of Juanita getting half of Michael’s money.
    Suddenly, the adjective of “Super Model” is being ascribed to Elin. This woman was never even an underachieving model. She took some composite shots for a photographer and put a portfolio together – much like thousands of other aspiring models and actresses. She never walked a catwalk, nor was she ever featured in any major (or minor) ad campaign. She was a wannabe. ELIN WAS A NANNY – A BABYSITTER. That is what she was. She hit the jackpot when her employer introduced her to Tiger Woods. Now all of a sudden $20 million dollars is not enough for a minimum wage babysitter? Give me a break! Remember, in addition to the guaranteed $20 million stipulated in the agreement, she will also get substantial child support that will also equate to millions of dollars.
    Elin did not do one single thing to contribute to Tiger Woods success. It was Tiger who practiced his golf swing for painstaking hours on end, and it was Tiger who perfected his game to become the best golfer EVER! Tiger was already the highest paid spokesperson – and sought-after – athlete before Elin ever entered the picture. Being married to Elin didn’t suddenly add shine to his image. He was already the All-American-Athlete.
    Elin needs to take her $20 million and be truly appreciative that she was a babysitter for someone who put her in the right place at the right time to be eligible to become a multi-millionairess. Otherwise, she would still be changing stink diapers and wiping snotty noses

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/KrayzeStylez/ KrayzeStylez

    @Nefertiti313
    You deserve a round of applause for what you wrote. That is the truth right there. It’s just too bad not many (I think) are going to see it that way.
    I also love Point 3) “I guess $20 million just isn’t what it used to be”

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