David Otunga says he flew into “flight or fight mode” when he encountered the dude who broke into his car Monday night — telling TMZ Sports, “I’m ready to tear this guy’s head off.” Little backstory … Otunga had finished a shoulder workout…
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
WWE"s David Otunga, "I Was Ready to Tear Burglar"s Head Off"
David Otunga says he flew into “flight or fight mode” when he encountered the dude who broke into his car Monday night — telling TMZ Sports, “I’m ready to tear this guy’s head off.” Little backstory … Otunga had finished a shoulder workout…
Saturday, January 27, 2018
David Otunga Says Jennifer Hudson"s Lying, He Has a Job
David Otunga says Jennifer Hudson is simply a liar when she grouses to the judge in their custody war that he needs to get a job, because he says she knows he already has one. Otunga just fired back in legal docs, responding to Hudson’s claim he…
Friday, January 12, 2018
Jennifer Hudson Police Report Details Domestic Violence Claims Against David Otunga
Jennifer Hudson’s claim that her baby daddy, David Otunga, got physical with her was described in great detail in a police report … obtained by TMZ. The report mirrors stories that TMZ broke late last year after Hudson got a restraining order…
Thursday, January 11, 2018
David Otunga Cleared in Domestic Violence Investigation Against Jennifer Hudson
David Otunga will not be charged for an alleged domestic violence incident with Jennifer Hudson … TMZ has learned. Police had been investigating Otunga for domestic battery after a November incident where Jennifer claimed David got angry at her,…
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
TMZ Live: Jennifer Hudson: Drops Restraining Order Against David Otunga
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David Otunga Wins Custody Back, Jennifer Hudson"s Order of Protection Dropped
David Otunga is back in business with his son, because he’s now the primary custodial parent … TMZ has learned. Sources tell TMZ Jennifer Hudson and David reached a temporary custody agreement which gives him custody of 8-year-old David Jr. the…
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Jennifer Hudson Must Hand Over Son to David Otunga For Thanksgiving
Daivd Otunga just won a big legal victory in his custody battle with Jennifer Hudson … he gets their son for Thanksgiving. TMZ has learned both sides squared off in court Tuesday and David made his case to spend the holiday with 8-year-old David…
Friday, November 17, 2017
David Otunga Asks Judge to Throw Out Jennifer Hudson"s Restraining Order
Jennifer Hudson played super dirty by sneaking into court to get an order of protection against baby daddy David Otunga to get a leg up in their custody dispute … so claims Otunga’s lawyer. Attorney Tracy Rizzo just filed legal docs asking…
David Otunga Pulls Out of WWE "Survivor Series" In Wake of Jennifer Hudson Split
David Otunga will no longer be a part of WWE’s coverage of ‘Survivor Series’ on Sunday … TMZ Sports has learned. Otunga is a regular as a host/commentator for WWE events and he was scheduled to work the pay-per-view event Sunday … one of…
David Otunga Says Jennifer Hudson is Lying About Abuse and Parenting
Jennifer Hudson is dreaming when she says she’s the primary caregiver of 8-year-old David Jr., and she’s lying when she says her baby daddy was physically abusive … so says baby daddy David Otunga. Otunga’s lawyer sent a statement to TMZ, in which…
Jennifer Hudson Confronted by David Otunga Over Cheating Allegations with Mali Music
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga broke up after he confronted her, claiming she was secretly dating music producer Mali Music … TMZ has learned. Hudson denies having any relationship with the producer, but Otunga believes Hudson and Mali…
Jennifer Hudson Confronted by David Otunga Over Cheating Allegations with Mali Music
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga broke up after he confronted her, claiming she was secretly dating music producer Mali Music … TMZ has learned. Hudson denies having any relationship with the producer, but Otunga believes Hudson and Mali…
Jennifer Hudson Claims David Otunga Got Physical with Her ... He Denies It
Jennifer Hudson claims she’s in fear of baby daddy David Otunga — afraid he will physically harm her — something Otunga vigorously denies. TMZ has obtained the order of protection Hudson got Thursday. She claims David has exhibited “aggressive,…
Jennifer Hudson Gets Order of Protection Claiming David Otunga is Threat to Her and Child
Jennifer Hudson had the cops come to her Chicago-area home Thursday night and throw baby daddy David Otunga out … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the case tell TMZ, Hudson went to court Thursday without telling Otunga and got an order of…
Jennifer Hudson Splits from David Otunga, Files for Restraining Order
After a decade together, it is all over for Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga.
However, an ugly custody battle may just be beginning.
According to People Magazine, the split has been in the works for a very long time.
The former American Idol finalist and the professional wrestler have been engaged for ages, but never set a wedding date.
“They have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months,” Hudson’s rep tells People, adding in mysterious and upsetting fashion:
“Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son.”
Indeed, the stars are parents to an eight-year old also named David.
Typically, news that someone has filed for a restraining order implies some sort of abuse has taken place.
But an attorney for Otunga says this isn’t the case.
“Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son, and it is unfortunate, especially in today’s climate, that she would feel the need to make these false allegations against him,” Tracy M. Rizzo said via statement,.
“Mr. Otunga looks forward to his day in court and in being awarded the residential care of the parties’ only child.”
Speaking to TMZ, Rizzo claims the only reason Hudson took this legal step was out of fear that she would lose custody of David Jr.
“David Otunga has been trying to negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement with Ms. Hudson for several weeks now,” the lawyer says.
She continues:
“However, when it became apparent to Ms. Hudson that Mr. Otunga would be the parent granted residential care of the child, as a result of Mr. Otunga being the child’s primary caregiver while Ms. Hudson pursues her career all over the world, Ms. Hudson decided to file a meritless Petition for Order of Protection in an effort to gain an unfair advantage in the custody dispute.
“As a result of Mr. Otunga’s career in the WWE, Ms. Hudson felt that she could give an award winning performance in court to portray herself as the victim.
“Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son.”
After just a year of dating, Hudson and Otunga got engaged way back in 2008.
Their son was born in August of the following year.
In between these monumental developments, Hudson suffered the ultimate tragedy:
Her mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson, were fatally shot in a Chicago home.
Moreover, her seven-year-old nephew, Julian King, was found dead in the backseat of a car.
Hudson’s ex-brother-in-law, William Balfour, was convicted of the murders in 2012.
We wish her the best.
Jennifer Hudson and Fiance David Otunga Split After 10 Year Relationship
Jennifer Hudson and fiancé David Otunga have split after nearly 10 years — and Jennifer was granted a restraining order — but David’s attorney says it’s only because Hudson’s afraid to lose their kid. Otunga’s attorney, Tracy Rizzo,…
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
WWE"s David Otunga Calls Out LaVar Ball, Makes Plea to Vince McMahon
WWE star David Otunga says he was so blown away by LaVar Ball’s shirtless antics on Monday Night Raw … he wants to wrestle him … and he’s asking Vince McMahon to make it happen! We spoke with the Raw commentator about LaVar’s…