Another Sad Love Song: R&B Artists Whose Marriages Didn't Last

These quiet storm singers couldn't make it last forever.

Who Can Make It Last Forever? - This has been a bad year in ther personal lives of R&B artists like Anthony Hamilton, Kelly Price, Keyshia Cole, Ginuwine and Mariah Carey, who have all called it quits on their marriages. You'd think they'd be experts on love and relationships since they specialize in baby-making music but apparently that's not the case. Check out the list of slow jam creators who couldn't keep the magic going in their own lives. —Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Richard Chapin Downs Jr./Getty Images for Global Citizen, Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET, Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Who Can Make It Last Forever? - This has been a bad year in ther personal lives of R&B artists like Anthony Hamilton, Kelly Price, Keyshia Cole, Ginuwine and Mariah Carey, who have all called it quits on their marriages. You'd think they'd be experts on love and relationships since they specialize in baby-making music but apparently that's not the case. Check out the list of slow jam creators who couldn't keep the magic going in their own lives. —Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photos from Left: Richard Chapin Downs Jr./Getty Images for Global Citizen, Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET, Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

What's So Different - Ginuwine is officially a bachelor again after 12 years of marriage. He put his pony back on the track and signed off on divorce papers to former rapper Solé on July 22nd. According to Bossip, the split was amicable and both will raise their daughters with Solé having primary custody.(Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images)

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What's So Different - Ginuwine is officially a bachelor again after 12 years of marriage. He put his pony back on the track and signed off on divorce papers to former rapper Solé on July 22nd. According to Bossip, the split was amicable and both will raise their daughters with Solé having primary custody.(Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images)

You Used To Love Me - The First Lady Of Bad Boy Faith Evans decided not give it one more chance with her former manager and husband Todd Russaw. They stressed out after 14 year of marriage in 2011. (Photos: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images)

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You Used To Love Me - The First Lady Of Bad Boy Faith Evans decided not give it one more chance with her former manager and husband Todd Russaw. They stressed out after 14 year of marriage in 2011. (Photos: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images)

One Last Cry - Brian McKnight and his ex-wife Julie admitted that they loved each other but just grew apart when they ended their 13-year marriage in 2003. The two remain friends and have two adult sons. (Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images)

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One Last Cry - Brian McKnight and his ex-wife Julie admitted that they loved each other but just grew apart when they ended their 13-year marriage in 2003. The two remain friends and have two adult sons. (Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images)

Friend Of Mine - Kelly Price announced last month that she and her husband Jeffrey Rolle are putting an end to their 23-year union and that he'll no longer be her manager. The couple married at 19 and have two adult children.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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Friend Of Mine - Kelly Price announced last month that she and her husband Jeffrey Rolle are putting an end to their 23-year union and that he'll no longer be her manager. The couple married at 19 and have two adult children.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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There Goes My Baby - Usher broke many hearts when he confessed his love for stylist Tameka Foster, who he married in 2007. The brief union ended in 2009 after a nasty custody dispute. Ursh was granted primary custody of their two sons, Usher V and Naviyd.(Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images)

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There Goes My Baby - Usher broke many hearts when he confessed his love for stylist Tameka Foster, who he married in 2007. The brief union ended in 2009 after a nasty custody dispute. Ursh was granted primary custody of their two sons, Usher V and Naviyd.(Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images)

Fool's Gold - Jilly from Philly was so in love with Lyzel Williams that they tied the knot in 2001 after seven years of dating. The balladeer even recorded a song in his honor in 2002 called "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)." Sadly the union went stale when they divorced in 2007.(Photo: Jeff Vespa/ WireImage)

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Fool's Gold - Jilly from Philly was so in love with Lyzel Williams that they tied the knot in 2001 after seven years of dating. The balladeer even recorded a song in his honor in 2002 called "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)." Sadly the union went stale when they divorced in 2007.(Photo: Jeff Vespa/ WireImage)

Don't Be Cruel - Bobby and Whitney's highs and lows played out in the media throughout their 15-year marriage. They parted ways in 2007. (Photo: Uriel Sinai/ Getty Images)

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Don't Be Cruel - Bobby and Whitney's highs and lows played out in the media throughout their 15-year marriage. They parted ways in 2007. (Photo: Uriel Sinai/ Getty Images)

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey - While rumors of an impending separation began back in early 2014, Nick Cannon officially filed for divorce from the superstar early this year. The couple had been married for six years and have twins, Moroccan and Monroe. The ink still isn't dry on the split, however, which makes sense considering the huge amount of money at stake.   (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

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Heartbreaker - Mariah Carey had a visions of love with music executive Tommy Motolla, who she married in 1993. That union dissolved in '98. In 2008 she married her loverboy Nick Cannon, but that fantasy also came to an end after the couple filed for divorce this year. The two will forever be cemented through their twins Monroe and Moroccan.(Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images For Nickelodeon)

Nobody Has To Know - Kellz was married to dancer Andrea Lee for 13 years. Andrea was kept on the down low and out of the public eye for most of their union, which may have been why they separated in 2009. The couple has three daughters together.(Photos from Left: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Nobody Has To Know - Kellz was married to dancer Andrea Lee for 13 years. Andrea was kept on the down low and out of the public eye for most of their union, which may have been why they separated in 2009. The couple has three daughters together.(Photos from Left: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Un-Break My Heart - Mint Condition's Keri Lewis put a band on Toni Braxton's ring finger in 2001. Despite calling it quits in 2013, the former love birds remain friends and continue to raise their sons Denim and Diezel.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images)

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Un-Break My Heart - Mint Condition's Keri Lewis put a band on Toni Braxton's ring finger in 2001. Despite calling it quits in 2013, the former love birds remain friends and continue to raise their sons Denim and Diezel.(Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images)

Blurred Lines - After Robin Thicke got caught out there, his wife—actress Paula Patton—pumped the brakes on their 10-year marriage. Robin put up a good (if not desperate and embarrassing) fight with his 2014 album Paula, which featured the single "Get Her Back." The song's title didn't come to fruition. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images)

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Blurred Lines - After Robin Thicke got caught out there, his wife—actress Paula Patton—pumped the brakes on their 10-year marriage. Robin put up a good (if not desperate and embarrassing) fight with his 2014 album Paula, which featured the single "Get Her Back." The song's title didn't come to fruition. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images)

For The Cool In You - Babyface put his whip appeal on Tracey Edmonds in 1992 and the former lovers lasted for 15 years. Putting an end to their romantic relationship in 2007, the two actually remain close friends and business partners. They co-parent their two sons Dylan and Brandon.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images)

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For The Cool In You - Babyface put his whip appeal on Tracey Edmonds in 1992 and the former lovers lasted for 15 years. Putting an end to their romantic relationship in 2007, the two actually remain close friends and business partners. They co-parent their two sons Dylan and Brandon.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/ Getty Images)

How You Gonna Act Like That - Tyrese's marriage to Norma Gibson in 2007 lasted less than two years but did produce a beautiful baby girl named Shayla. Despite signing the divorce papers, Tyrese's baby mama drama continues as the two have been to court several times over the past few years regarding custody and visitation rights.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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How You Gonna Act Like That - Tyrese's marriage to Norma Gibson in 2007 lasted less than two years but did produce a beautiful baby girl named Shayla. Despite signing the divorce papers, Tyrese's baby mama drama continues as the two have been to court several times over the past few years regarding custody and visitation rights.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

I Changed My Mind - Keyshia Cole decided to let it go after claims that her boo, NBA baller Daniel "Boobie" Gibson, wasn't faithful. While the papers haven't been signed just yet, the two are currently separated but still keep ties as they raise their son Daniel Jr. (Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)

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I Changed My Mind - Keyshia Cole decided to let it go after claims that her boo, NBA baller Daniel "Boobie" Gibson, wasn't faithful. While the papers haven't been signed just yet, the two are currently separated but still keep ties as they raise their son Daniel Jr. (Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)

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Don't Make 'Em Like U No More - Ruben Studdard thought he found love in 2006 after meeting his wife Surata Zuri McCants at an album signing at Wal-Mart. Jumping the broom in 2008, the American Idol crooner said "sorry" and bounced in 2012. (Photo: Jeff Gentner/Getty Images)

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Don't Make 'Em Like U No More - Ruben Studdard thought he found love in 2006 after meeting his wife Surata Zuri McCants at an album signing at Wal-Mart. Jumping the broom in 2008, the American Idol crooner said "sorry" and bounced in 2012. (Photo: Jeff Gentner/Getty Images)

Can't Let Go - Anthony and song writer Tarshá Hamilton announced in July that they were calling it quits after nearly ten years of marriage. Apparently the split is an amicable one because the two have stated that they will continue to raise their kids together and work on music as well. Anthony will also be working with her on her upcoming debut Sounds Like Tarshá.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Can't Let Go - Anthony and song writer Tarshá Hamilton announced in July that they were calling it quits after nearly ten years of marriage. Apparently the split is an amicable one because the two have stated that they will continue to raise their kids together and work on music as well. Anthony will also be working with her on her upcoming debut Sounds Like Tarshá.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)