Tyrese Gibson's Daughter Turns 18, Decides to Live with Him and Stops $10K Child Support

To all the dads who are in court fighting for the right to see your kids: Let this story give you hope. Even though Tyrese had to wait 18 years, don't give up. Keep fighting legally, and your time will come. All the difficulties your child’s mother is putting you through won't matter when your child finally chooses you.

according to reports, Tyrese Gibson’s daughter Shayla turned 18 and chose to live with him, which would end the $10,000 monthly child support payments to his ex-wife, Norma Mitchell.

However, the situation might be more complex. A social media post claimed Shayla decided to live with Tyrese, but she might still be 17, as her birthday is in August 2007. Tyrese and Norma have also reportedly shared custody for years, making the story of a sudden change less clear.

Tyrese and Norma divorced in 2009, leading to custody battles. In 2017, Norma accused Tyrese of strict discipline, briefly affecting his visitation rights. Although no charges were filed, the court later restored joint custody.

Money has also been an issue. In 2022, Tyrese was ordered to pay child support for his other daughter and said he was paying $13,000 for Shayla. By late 2024, he asked to lower these payments, citing a drop in income. Many fans see Shayla's choice to live with her father as a positive step after past difficulties.