Who is Erica Mena? | The US Sun
SINCE Love & Hip Hop made its TV debut, the reality show has featured a rotation of cast members.
Former video vixen Erica Mena was a part of the series for over 10 years.
Who is Erica Mena?
Born on November 8, 1987, Erica Mena is a reality TV personality and former music video model from Newburgh, New York.
Erica has appeared in music videos for Akon, Fat Joe, Chris Brown, and Fabolous.
In 2011, she was cast in the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York.
As a series regular, she appeared in several seasons of both the New York and Atlanta installments of the franchise.
Read More on Erica Mena
On September 2, 2023, L&HH announced they fired Erica from the program.
The show attributed her departure to racist remarks made by Erica during her confrontation with fellow cast member Spice.
In a statement, they said: "The Love & Hip Hop franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our community.
"Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out in the final three episodes of the season.
Most read in Entertainment
"Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season."
In response, Erica told Page Six: "I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness.
"As a woman of color and the mother of two black children, I want to make it clear that my use of that word was not in any way racially driven.
"I am committed to listening to the voices of those affected and will work toward making amends.
"That said, I do understand the gravity of what I said and want to use my platform to promote inclusivity and equality."
Why did Erica divorce Safaree Samuels?
On May 25, 2021, Erica filed for divorce from Safaree Samuels on the grounds that their marriage was "irretrievably broken."
She also accused her ex-husband of multiple infidelities that were believed to transpire during their two-year marriage.
On September 16, 2022, Erica and Safaree's divorce was finalized.
The terms stated the latter was ordered to pay the former $4,305 a month in child support.
How many kids does Erica have?
Erica has three children; two sons named King Javien and Legend, as well as a daughter named Safire.
Her older son King is from her past relationship with Terror Squad's Raul Conde.
Read More on The US Sun
Meanwhile, Legend and Safire are her two younger kids from her former marriage to Safaree.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEZqqupl6YvK57xKernqqklravucSnq2hrYm2GeHyWaKmemZyewbp50q2Yq2WVp7akrYymnKeZo2K7psCMsKarrJhiv6bCxJqjnpw%3D