Momagers

In celebration of Mother's Day | BET.com takes a look at some of the women who have birthed and managed some of the world's most talented artists.

Debra Antney (Waka Flocka Flame) - No wonder Waka's taking the industry by storm. He was taught at a young age. Not only does Antney manage Waka's career, she previously handled managerial duties for Nicki Minaj and Gucci Mane.

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Debra Antney (Waka Flocka Flame) - No wonder Waka's taking the industry by storm. He was taught at a young age. Not only does Antney manage Waka's career, she previously handled managerial duties for Nicki Minaj and Gucci Mane.

Justine Simmons (Diggy Simmons) - Justine doesn't manage Diggy per se, but as a former artist herself, she likely instilled in her son the values he'll take with him in the industry.

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Justine Simmons (Diggy Simmons) - Justine doesn't manage Diggy per se, but as a former artist herself, she likely instilled in her son the values he'll take with him in the industry.

Terese Caldwell (Bow  Wow) - Caldwell has been watching over the Bow Wow brand since the beginning.

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Terese Caldwell (Bow Wow) - Caldwell has been watching over the Bow Wow brand since the beginning.

Cissy Houston (Whitney Houston) - Though she's never officially managed Whitney, Cissy cultivated her daughter's talent early by putting her in the church choir.  Cissy's a legendary singer in her own right.

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Cissy Houston (Whitney Houston) - Though she's never officially managed Whitney, Cissy cultivated her daughter's talent early by putting her in the church choir. Cissy's a legendary singer in her own right.

Sonja Norwood (Ray J & Brandy) - Sonja has been handling Brandy and Ray J's careers since they were teen acts as documented in their VH1 show, "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business." She previously worked as a District Manager for H&R Block.

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Sonja Norwood (Ray J & Brandy) - Sonja has been handling Brandy and Ray J's careers since they were teen acts as documented in their VH1 show, "Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business." She previously worked as a District Manager for H&R Block.

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Donda West, Professor and Mom of Kanye West - Sorority: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Chapter: Alpha Eta

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Donda West (Kanye West) - Yeezy constantly showed us how great his mom was in his recordings, as in "Hey Mama" off "Registration." Donda worked as the chief executive officer of West Brands, which handled 'Ye's business companies, and served as chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation, a non-profit organization built to help improve literacy rates. Before working with Kanye, she was the chair of Chicago State University's English Department. Dr. West unfortunately died of complications from cosmetic surgery.

Voletta Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) - Voletta didn't manage Big's rap career when he was alive, but nothing Biggie-related gets approved without her stamp. She's been an integral part of Big's posthumous albums as well as the "Notorious" movie. Here, she's pictured at the unveiling of Biggie's wax figure. Ms. Wallace is a former school teacher.

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Voletta Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.) - Voletta didn't manage Big's rap career when he was alive, but nothing Biggie-related gets approved without her stamp. She's been an integral part of Big's posthumous albums as well as the "Notorious" movie. Here, she's pictured at the unveiling of Biggie's wax figure. Ms. Wallace is a former school teacher.

Afeni Shakur (Tupac Shakur) - Like Voletta, Afeni didn't manage Pac when he was alive, but currently handles his estate. Pac's posthumous releases have all been released through Amaru Entertainment, a company the former Black Panther founded after his death. She also launched the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, an organization that provides art programs for youths.

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Afeni Shakur (Tupac Shakur) - Like Voletta, Afeni didn't manage Pac when he was alive, but currently handles his estate. Pac's posthumous releases have all been released through Amaru Entertainment, a company the former Black Panther founded after his death. She also launched the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation, an organization that provides art programs for youths.

Jonetta Patton (Usher) - Patton managed her son all the way to the top of the R&B game. She left her job as a medical trainer to handle Usher's career full time.

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Jonetta Patton (Usher) - Patton managed her son all the way to the top of the R&B game. She left her job as a medical trainer to handle Usher's career full time.

Tina Douglas (Ashanti) - A former dance teacher, Tina Douglas took Ashanti to record-breaking heights in the early 2000s.

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Tina Douglas (Ashanti) - A former dance teacher, Tina Douglas took Ashanti to record-breaking heights in the early 2000s.

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Roberta Shields (Ludacris) - Roberta is the president of the Ludacris Foundation, a non-profit organization that prides itself on "helping youths help themselves." Roberta worked for a Fortune 500 financial institution for 20 years before becoming the foundation's president.

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Roberta Shields (Ludacris) - Roberta is the president of the Ludacris Foundation, a non-profit organization that prides itself on "helping youths help themselves." Roberta worked for a Fortune 500 financial institution for 20 years before becoming the foundation's president.

Tina Knowles (Beyonce & Solange) - Papa Knowles handles Beyonce and Solange's careers, but Mama Knowles is also involved. She partners with Beyonce in the House of Dereon fashion line.

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Tina Knowles (Beyonce & Solange) - Papa Knowles handles Beyonce and Solange's careers, but Mama Knowles is also involved. She partners with Beyonce in the House of Dereon fashion line.