“To be a mother is a beautiful thing, but to be able to assume the role for a child in need is nothing less than amazing. I believe that any woman who takes on the role of a mother, whether it be naturally or through foster care or adoption, should be held in the highest regard.”

American singer-songwriter

Raheem DeVaughn is an American singer-songwriter known for his R&B recordings and charting albums. He released his debut album, The Love Experience, in 2005 through Jive Records. His second album, Love Behind the Melody, reached number five on the Billboard 200 and brought wider critical praise. Its singles “Woman” and “Customer” both appeared on the Billboard Hot 100, and “Woman” was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. His third album, The Love & War MasterPeace, continued that success, reached the Billboard 200 top ten, and was his final album for Jive.