Mother’s Day Playlist: 12 Artists Who Have Their Momagers To Thank

WHO: Usher MOM: Jonetta Patton WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Jonetta Patton has been the guiding light of her son’s career since he was the age of 10. It was under her management that the fledgling R&B singer skyrocketed to Grammy-winning status. Though the two have parted ways professionally, Usher never lets an achievement pass without crediting his mom for her hand in his success. KEY SONG: “Yeah!”

WHO: Justin Timberlake MOM: Lynn Bomar Harness WORKING RELATIONSHIP: It’s no secret that this pop hunk got his start on the immortalized talent show Star Search, and, subsequently, Mickey Mouse Club. But what many forget is that his mother Lynn was a key player in helping the boy band legend land his first big break. The two have an unbreakable bond, and Lynn even sits on his management bench to this day. KEY SONG: “Mirrors”

WHO: Justin Bieber MOM: Pattie Mallette WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Now that their relationship is on the mend, it’s worth noting that Pattie Mallet is perhaps the sole reason for Justin Beiber’s global pop domination. She had been grooming The Bieb’s talents since the tender age of 2, and catapulted him into viral success by uploading home videos of his impromptu performances which eventually caught the eye of talent exec Scooter Braun (his key agent to this day). KEY SONG: “Sorry”

WHO: Kanye West MOM: Donda West WORKING RELATIONSHIP: When you hear the name Donda West, it needs no explanation. The accomplished scholar, co-manager and mother to Kanye West had always embraced everything about her only child, from his unique fashion perspective to his headstrong pursuit of fame. Unfortunately, Donda passed away before seeing some his biggest dreams materialize. In reciprocation of her support, Kanye has tributed his fallen queen in devotions like “Hey Mama” and “Only One.” KEY SONG: “Hey Mama”