Ralph Tresvant’s ex-wife, Shelly Jean Tresvant most likely didn’t want her name used in The New Edition Story. To avoid being sued, BET used the name “Zena” instead of Shelly’s real name. Ralph and Shelly’s relationship started when they were only 11-years-old. The couple got married in 1993 and divorced in 1996.
Ralph and Shelly have two daughters and a son together. In 2012, Ralph’s daughter, Na’Quelle Tresvant-Smith, made him a grandfather. According to multiple media outlets, the New Edition singer was a cheater, leading Shelly to turn to drugs.
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| Ralph Tresvant Wife Zena Shelly |
The tweet below shows Ralph wishing his other daughter, Mariah Ann Tresvant, a Happy Birthday. She was born on September 23.
Happy Birthday to my beautiful princess…Mariah Ann Tresvant!!!!! Have a wonderful day baby and I got you when I get home!!!! MUAH!!!!!!!!!— Ralph Tresvant (@RalphTresvant) September 23, 2012
Ralph and Shelly named their first son Ralph Jr. In 2004, Tresvant married his second wife, Amber Serrano. The couple welcomed a baby on June 3, 1999. They named their little man Dakari. The tweet below shows Ralph wishing him a Happy Birthday:
Happy 12th Birthday to my Lil man Dakari Tresvant!!! Love you man….. Enjoy your day son!— Ralph Tresvant (@RalphTresvant) June 30, 2011
True New Edition fans were confused when they heard the name “Zena.” Media outlets report that Tresvant cheated on Shelly with Lisa Wu.
FYI: Ralph Tresvant 1st wife name is actually Shelly. Where did Zena come from? Idk #NewEditionBET— Ambezy (@bezy_bby) January 27, 2017
Lisa is the reality star who appeared on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Hollywood Divas.
Is zena another name for Ralph tresvant ex wife Shelly ?— The Shooter (@iamRyanNicole) January 26, 2017
Ralph Tresvant’s Mother Died
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| Ralph Tresvant’s Mother Died |