Momma Dee Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Children, Love & Hip Hop, Lil Scrappy, Career

Deborah Gaither, known professionally as Momma Dee, is an actress, singer, and reality television personality who first captured viewers’ attention as the outspoken mother of Lil Scrappy on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta in 2012.

Her candid recounting of both glamorous and gritty chapters of her life—including recording her own music—has made her one of the franchise’s most memorable supporting cast members.

Profile

• Full name: Deborah Gaither
• Nickname: Momma Dee
• Date of birth: September 21, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• State of origin: Georgia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress; singer; reality television personality
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
• Weight: 61 kg (134 lb)
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ernest Bryant (m. 1996–2014; remarried 2015)
• Children: Jasmine Brown; Darryl “Lil Scrappy” Richardson Jr.
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: African American
• Net worth: $250,000

Early Life and education

Deborah Gaither (62 years old) was born on September 21, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia.

She attended Decatur High School and Turner High School before earning an associate degree in nursing from Georgia State University.

In 1996, a serious car accident left her wheelchair-bound for three years; during that time she ran a brothel under the name “Lady Dee” to support her family—a chapter she has openly discussed on television and in interviews.

Personal Life

In 1996, Deborah married Ernest Bryant; the couple divorced in 2014 and then remarried in 2015, with their second wedding featured on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

They have two children together: daughter Jasmine Brown and son Darryl Richardson Jr., better known as Lil Scrappy.

Her cousin is rapper Yung Joc, who appeared on Love & Hip Hop and collaborated on her single “In That Order”.

Career

Momma Dee debuted on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta in 2012 as Lil Scrappy’s mother, quickly becoming known for her frank commentary and memorable one-liners.

She launched a music career with singles like “I Deserve” (2014) and “In That Order” featuring Yung Joc (2016).

In film, she has appeared as Yonni’s mother in the TV movie About Justin (2016) and as Fran in My Side Piece Hit The Lotto (2018), among other independent features.

She continues to appear on reality specials and spin-offs including Momma Dee’s Royal Love Affair (2022).

Net worth

Momma Dee’s net worth is estimated at approximately $250,000, reflecting earnings from her television appearances, music releases, and other ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @tharealmommadee
• X: N/A

Filmography

• About Justin (2016)
• The Products of the American Ghetto (2016)
• My Side Piece Hit The Lotto (2018)
• Christmas on My Block (2021)
• 3 Keys (2021)
• Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (2012–present)
• Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding (2015)
• Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live (2015)
• Couples Court with the Cutlers (2020)
• Momma Dee’s Royal Love Affair (2022)
• Strip (2022)
• Coming Out (2022)

Discography

• “I Deserve” (2014)
• “In That Order” featuring Yung Joc (2016)