Oscar and Suga Mama have a somewhat complicated relationship. She repeatedly shows no respect for Oscar, constantly comparing him to his more successful older brother Bobby, and insulting him for his shortcomings and get-rich-quick schemes that usually blow up in his face. Despite their seemingly spiteful relationship, Suga Mama does defend her son at times when he is insulted by anyone other than herself. When her sister Spice revealed she was using Oscar to swindle people of their money and let him take the fall, Suga Mama stood up for her son and saved him, admitting that while she may not like her son all the time, she still always loves him.