Thursday, March 28, 2024

Anita Baker’s Past Legal Battle with Her Ex Husband Revealed

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*R&B songstress Anita Baker once faced a potential stint in jail for contempt over her divorce settlement with ex-husband Walter Bridgforth, Jr.

Baker and Bridgforth married in 1988 but separated by 2005 and were officially divorced in 2007. They share two sons, both of whom look exactly like their mother…and also share her passion for music.

Following their 18 year marriage, Anita and her ex were headed back to court in 2010, when a warrant for her arrest was threatened by their divorce judge.

According to ILOSM, Baker’s previous legal issues with Bridgforth stemmed from her refusal to sign documents that could turn over a portion of her music royalties to him. But she ultimately avoided jail after explaining her position to the judge.

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Walter Bridgforth Jr. with his and Anita Baker’s sons, Walter III (L) and Edward Bridgforth (R)

Baker’s divorce settlement with Bridgforth called for 50-50 division of royalties from two albums made during the couple’s 20-year marriage; ‘Giving You the Best I Got” in 1988, and “Rhythm of Love” in 1994, per MyFamilyLaw. 

The dispute started after Walter objected to the $12K he’d received as 50% of the music royalty payments in 2009, as he believed there were way more profits to be collected. That’s when it was discovered that Baker relied on the cleverly worded original divorce settlement she and Walter signed. That agreement did not include the term, “mechanical” royalties, therefore she did not feel Walter should be entitled to them.

Baker objected to the judge that this is an area that wasn’t negotiated in the divorce.

“I think I understand Ms. Baker’s objection,” the judge said before ordering the court-appointed expert to meet with Anita to rewrite the letters of authorization with mutually-acceptable language.

Meanwhile, peep her sons’ musical skills via the clip below. They also play in their mother’s band. Edward plays the guitar; Walter III plays drums and keyboard.

VIBE WIT ME #piano #music #production #abletonlive #rnb #vibes

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In addition to playing in his mother’s band, Walter is also a professional DJ and sound engineer, who works with many of today’s top rap and R&B artists.

As we previously reported, Anita Baker is retiring from the music biz, and her legendary status does NOT go unnoticed by her sons, as evident by Walter’s recent post about his mother’s Farewell tour.

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