LeToya Luckett and Tommy Walker: The Relationship Saga
We’ve got the latest on LeToya Luckett and Tomica “Tommy” Walker’s relationship saga, along with a surprising blast from the past! In an exclusive clip, LeToya is seen singing in front of her ex-boyfriend, Steve Jerome Thomas, aka Slim Thug. Fans in the comments section are buzzing, suggesting that now that LeToya is divorced from Tommy, she should give Slim Thug another chance. But is that really a good idea? Their past relationship was anything but smooth, and Slim Thug’s messy reputation doesn’t help. It was like the drama you’d see on “Jenny Jones” or “Ricki Lake.”
LeToya and Slim Thug: A Rocky History
After being let go from Destiny’s Child in 2000, LeToya moved to Atlanta but met Slim Thug during a visit back to Houston. Their first encounter was at a nightclub, where Slim Thug, a fellow H-Town native, asked for her number. Despite her initial hesitation, he persisted. He even called her on her birthday, but the call got disconnected, leaving him unsure if she hung up on him. They met again during another night out, and LeToya couldn’t help but notice him. The chemistry was undeniable, but their relationship was anything but smooth.
A Night to Remember: The Love Story of Latoya and Slim Thug
It all started at the end of a night out. As the lights came on, he approached her and asked why she had hung up on him. She explained it was just a big misunderstanding, and from that moment, sparks flew. Their first date was at an aquarium, and they quickly became inseparable. She fell in love with his confidence, his height, and his devotion to his family. Slim Thug, in turn, adored her sense of humor and her impeccable style.
The couple was inseparable until Latoya moved to Los Angeles to work on her debut studio album. In LA, she struggled financially, often sleeping in her car or cheap hotel rooms, surviving on water and microwavable noodles. During an Instagram live session, she revealed her hardships and questioned why Slim Thug didn’t support her financially. She prided herself on being an independent woman, partly because she had never been protected or provided for by a man. For her, it was always about love.
Years later, during another Instagram live session, Slim Thug shared his side of the story. He made it clear that he never paid bills for women, not even for Latoya, and emphasized his belief in independence. Despite this, he would fly out to see her, and they even recorded a song together called “Hey, Fella.” Latoya’s debut album was released in 2006. Slim Thug’s music eventually caught the attention of Geffen Records, leading to his signing and collaboration with Beyonce on “Check On It.”
Slim Thug was ready to commit and even got engaged to Latoya. However, as his fame grew, so did the attention from groupies. In a joint interview on her YouTube channel, Latoya expressed that his lifestyle didn’t align with his desire to settle down and start a family, leading to their eventual breakup.
Breaking Up and Moving On: A Candid Look into Slim Thug and Latoya’s Relationship
Out of frustration, she would often break up with him, each time making him think it was over for good. During these breaks, he sought comfort in other women’s arms. In a candid online confession, Slim Thug admitted he fathered a child during one of these separations, which ultimately ended their tumultuous relationship. After a decade of being on and off, even therapy couldn’t save their bond. Slim Thug recalled, “Last time we went to therapy, I won… and we never went back.” Eventually, they parted ways for good.
Although she didn’t name Slim Thug directly, Latoya revealed on OWN’s Black Love series that discovering her past boyfriend’s infidelity led her to confront her father about his own cheating. This was her first experience with betrayal, and she sought to understand what drives a person to deceive someone they claim to love. Her father took time off work for a heartfelt conversation, where Latoya asked, “Explain cheating to me. Explain how I’m supposed to get over this heartbreak. Explain to me why this person had to lie to me this whole time and was able to look me in my face.” This dialogue brought her closer to her father, helping her see him as a flawed human being.
Despite their romantic split, Latoya and Slim Thug remained connected through their families. Whenever they met, Slim Thug would tell her, “You’re my soulmate.” However, Latoya believed she could find someone better, prompting him to move on. He began dating a biracial woman. Slim Thug shared with Vibe Magazine that her white side fulfilled all his needs, claiming she cooked for him and did everything he asked, which made their relationship great. He controversially added, “She doesn’t beg, and I don’t have to buy her all this crazy stuff. White women treat their man like a king, and black women feel like they don’t have to do that. Black women need to stand by their man more.”
His remarks sparked a backlash online, prompting him to defend himself on Twitter, stating that anyone who didn’t like his views could “suck his Texas hammer.” As the criticism intensified, he called into Big Tigger’s radio show, claiming his comments were taken out of context.
LaToya’s Response: When asked about his statement, LaToya didn’t criticize him. Instead, she told theybf.com, “I mean, you know, whatever was said was said, but on my end, black is beautiful.” Slim Thug kept posting controversial tweets, annoying many online users. For those who were offended, he made it clear that LaToya had set up his Twitter account, implying she was responsible for his online antics. By the summer of 2011, Slim Thug had reportedly broken up with his girlfriend and started spending time with LaToya. He even shared pictures of them planking on Twitter. However, by October 2011, it was over. LaToya told Essence Magazine that the reconciliation rumors were false and wished Slim the best. Five months later, Slim Thug announced that he was the father of a baby boy named Drew after receiving paternity test results, bringing his total to two children.
Aftermath: Slim Thug had children while LaToya was still somewhat in the picture. Months after Beyoncé gave birth to Blue Ivy, he tweeted, “Still pissed off Beyoncé first and put a baby in a sir. Don’t you have enough cheering to take care of?” He later joked, “Right group, wrong girl,” referring to being with LaToya instead of Beyoncé. “I was watching Beyoncé on TV, and um, she was doing some real sexy ass dance moves.” LaToya laughed it off during an interview with Flat TV, saying, “I don’t pay any attention to her craziness.” Besties, would you be okay with your ex publicly lusting after your friend and former business associate? Let us know down below. The press remained invested in LaToya and Slim Thug’s relationship, and she clarified during an August 2013 interview that they had outgrown each other. Meanwhile, Slim Thug celebrated negative paternity test results involving another woman on Twitter. As of this video, we can confirm he has three children by three different women.
Latoya married Tomicus in December 2017, and they had two children together. However, in January 2021, Latoya announced their split following cheating allegations. Since then, she’s been seen out and about with Slim Thug, and they always seem incredibly happy together. Slim Thug even attended her performance at Rodeo Houston in 2023, where she pointed at him while singing, “A part of me wants to leave you alone, alone. A part of me wants for you to come home.”
But here’s where it gets interesting. Just a week after her performance, Slim Thug was spotted in Brazil, enjoying a lap dance from someone else. Let’s hope he didn’t end up with baby number four!
So, after learning about Latoya and Slim Thug’s relationship, do you think she should give him another chance or is it time to call it quits for good? Let us know what you think in the comments below