They were a 1992 Grammy nominee for best new artist and R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Their debut album sold more than 8 million copies. They married in 1992 as the band was becoming a national sensation with their hits 'I Wanna xes You Up, 'I Adore Mi Amor and 'All 4 Love. Gables said she was competing in a Miss Black OU pageant when she met Abrams, whose group was performing during intermission. Gables' attorney provided The Oklahoman with police reports detailing Abrams' arrests on complaints of assault and harboring a fugitive.Ĭolor Me Badd was founded in 1990 by Abrams and fellow Northwest Classen High School graduates Sam Watters, Mark Calderon and Kevin Thornton. The business is about a mile west of where four people were killed Memorial Day. Gables also is upset Abrams allegedly allowed their son to accompany him to work at his fiancee's store, Tyre Mart Brokerage, at 2800 SE 28. Welch ruled otherwise, saying the request to overturn the child support agreement must be heard before proceeding with the contempt hearing. 'Don't believe him, judge don't believe it. 'He's paid three payments in the last four years, Balkenbush said. Gables' attorney Joe Balkenbush unsuccessfully pleaded with Welch to proceed with a contempt hearing. 'He said, I never agreed to this I don't know what it is,' Taylor argued. Welch that Abrams didn't know about the child support agreement and is seeking to have it overturned. His attorney, Floyd Taylor, told Oklahoma County Judge Allen J. 'Both of us are holding his son's welfare in the highest regard and are deeply saddened that, despite our efforts, his child will be the one to pay the price for the mudslinging in the media and in court, Frazier said.Ĭhild support matter of debate Abrams didn't appear at Tuesday's hearing. 'My ex-wife's allegations are simply that: allegations.' I prefer to tell my side of the story in court, where I am confident that God will see that truth prevails.Ībrams' fiancee Kim Frazier told The Oklahoman the couple believe Gables is trying to pressure them to give up contact with his son. Gables said their son has visited Bryan Abrams, but he has paid little toward the boy's support.Ībrams, 35, declined interviews but responded with this statement: The second ex-wife, a hairdresser, said she helped pay Abrams' legal fees against Gables until their own three-year marriage ended in 2003.Īshly Abrams said the singer has played no role in the life of their 3-year old daughter. Gables showed up in Oklahoma County District Court on Tuesday with Ashly Abrams.

'I could be putting this money into my son's education, Gables said. Gables estimates she has spent $10,000 trying to recover support owed by Bryan Abrams. Gables flew to Oklahoma City to confront her ex in court this week and was backed by Abrams' second ex-wife, Ashly Abrams. She claims the singer owes her more than $16,000 in back child support. The civil court battle pits Abrams against Shon Gables, a former Oklahoma City newscaster who now anchors the WCBS news in New York City. Steve Lackmeyer Modified: Augat 12:00 am Published: August 26, 2005įormer Color Me Badd singer Bryan Abrams, once a star in the 1990s boy band craze, is working at an Oklahoma City tire store and fighting claims made by two ex wives that he's a deadbeat dad. Now working at a tire shop, singer's ex-wives are claiming he's a Now working at a tire shop, singer's ex-wives are claiming he's a BADD FATHER | News OK The R&B group recently reunited in 2010, with just Abrams and Mark Calderon coming together for a concert in Hawaii. The singer first gained fame in 1987 as a member of Color Me Badd. The Sheriffs Office said an arrest warrant was issued in February 2013.Īccording to NewsOK, which cites an affidavit, Abrams has been involved in 12 other domestic violence cases since 2005.Ībrams third divorce is currently pending. Its on a probation violation for domestic abuse, a rep from the Sheriffs Office explained.Īccording to NewsOK, who first reported the warrant, the now 43-year-old singer pleaded guilty to one count of domestic abuse in April 2012, and he was ordered to receive counseling, but records show he hasnt been following the terms of his probation.

Bryan Abrams, of the ∙0s band Color Me Badd, is wanted on an arrest warrant in Cleveland County, Okla., the Cleveland County Sheriffs Office confirmed to FOX411.

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