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Erica Mena Under Fire For Calling Spice A “Monkey” During LHHATL Altercation

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Things got heated on a recent episode of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Erica Mena and Spice sat down to hash out some beef, but things quickly got out of control. Spice told Mena that her oldest son doesn’t like her, and things went south from there. Mena flipped the table they were sitting at over onto Spice, and the insult hurling began. She’s now under fire for calling Spice a racial slur during the altercation, with social media users noting that she took things way too far.

“You should have died, b*tch,” Mena told Spice, referencing the 41-year-old’s recent, nearly-fatal hospitalization. Spice continued to shout that Mena’s son “hates” her, and eventually, Mena called Spice a “monkey.” The Puerto Rican and Dominican personality is now being accused of being racist, colorist, and more. Some have also taken the opportunity to dig up some old reports about her, in which she’s accused of using the same slur against a club promoter.

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Social Media Users Dig Up Erica Mena’s Alleged Past Use Of Slurs

Back in 2015, a promoter alleged that Mena was given cash for a scheduled appearance at an Ohio nightclub. Unfortunately, they claim she failed to ever actually appear. The promoter says that she went to the hotel Mena was staying at, where staff informed her of some comments the personality had allegedly made about her. Staff members accused Erica of making racist statements like “I don’t like working with these Black monkeys” and ” I don’t usually do business with these Black monkeys.”

At the time, the promoter claims that she wasn’t sure if the staff’s accounts were legitimate, or if they were just trying to provoke drama. Then, Mena allegedly arrived at the hotel, calling the promoter and her staff “Black, broke, monkeys” and “f*cking monkeys.” Though these reports are unconfirmed, social media users are noticing a concerning trend of Erica Mena using racial slurs. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Erica Mena.

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Saucy Santana Brings Big Energy To The Club After Storming Out During Erica Mena’s Arrest: Video

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Prior to social media, celebrities had a lot more freedom. Now, anyone in the spotlight is constantly subject to being photographed or recorded, and potentially exposed on social media. It’s made infidelity far more difficult and has certainly added plenty of stress to nights out at the club. Saucy Santana experienced an uncomfortable situation this past weekend. He went out with his boyfriend, ZellSwag, as well as Bambi Benson and Erica Mena of Love & Hip-Hop fame. According to the “Booty” rapper’s retelling of events, the latter of the two reality starlets got far too drunk. She eventually began tussling with security attempting to calm her down.

Rather than stick around to witness the situation, the 29-year-old quickly fled the scene of the crime – as caught in a hilarious video circulating online. “I got the f**k out of dodge ‘cuz I don’t play that,” Santana told his followers on IG. His Friday (August 25) night shenanigans may have ended early. Still, that didn’t stop the Connecticut-born performer from heading out and bringing big energy to another venue later on in his weekend.

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Saucy Santana Had One Wild AF Weekend

In a video that appears to have been taken on Saturday, Santana dances and smiles while entering a nightclub to celebrate someone’s birthday. The bottle girls surrounding the RCA Records artist were grinning ear to ear as he hyped them up. Clearly, the dancer was in a far better mood than he was when Mena, Benson, and his man began getting physical with security on their evening out.

Outside of all the drama with his boyfriend and the women of Love & Hip-Hop, Saucy Santana is also in the news today for supporting an up-and-coming artist. Blueface’s first baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis, caught the XXL Freshman’s attention with her latest single. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Erica Mena Bit Police Officer During Weekend Arrest In Atlanta: Report

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Rumour has it that Erica Mena was drunk when police apprehended her at an Atlanta lounge on Friday (August 25). At the time, she was with Love & Hip-Hop co-star Bambi Benson, as well as ZellSwag and his boyfriend, Saucy Santana. The initial reports lacked detail. Nevertheless, over the past few days, video footage of the brawl that resulted in Mena’s arrest has surfaced online. Though her charges are the most severe, three others were taken into custody at the Fulton County Jail alongside her.

In the footage taken inside the venue, the reality starlet is undeniably doing too much. She appears to scream and jump up and down on couches while partying. Her energy level reached far above anyone else in the area. When security guards asked her to leave is reportedly when Mena became aggressive. As he saw the large men apprehending his small female friend, Zell stepped in, causing the situation to further escalate.

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Erica Mena’s Drunken Antics Didn’t Go Over as Planned

On Sunday (August 27), the police unveiled new details surrounding the incident. Arguably the juiciest piece of tea in the update is that Mena’s simple battery against an officer charge (which only she received) stemmed from her biting an officer during their altercation. It’s unclear where the 35-year-old sunk her teeth into her victim, or why, but answers will surely come forward in the coming weeks when Mena finally feels ready to speak on the situation.

Prior to hearing the latest details regarding Erica Mena’s arrest from the police, Saucy Santana used social media to break down his side of the story. According to the rapper, the reality starlet got a little too lost in the sauce, causing her to act out in an inappropriate and aggressive manner. Read everything Santana had to say at the link below and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Momma Dee Spills The Tea While Reacting To Bambi Benson’s Arrest

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It didn’t take long for Momma Dee to react to the arrest of several of her former Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta co-stars. Erica Mena, Bambi Benson, and Rodney “ZellSwag” Shaw were booked after a nightclub altercation. The trio were charged with willful obstruction of an officer, with Mena and Shaw also receiving battery charges. Momma Dee quickly reacted to the news as it began to circulate online.

After promoting her line of lash extensions and referring to “receiving some papers” she “couldn’t talk about”, Momma Dee went in on Bambi. “Did you know she used her fake IDs when they booked her? It said she was 37 when she got booked. Yes, see, she still lying.” According to most records, Bambi Benson is in fact 42. But Momma Dee wasn’t done. “She can’t afford [to be sued] because ain’t pay her divorce lawyer, did y’all know that?” Furthermore, Dee mentioned that Bambi had been arrested because she wasn’t wearing Dee’s lashes to protect her. It seems that there is absolutely no love lost between these co-stars.

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Momma Dee Slams Bambi

As the story spread, more information about what went down has emerged. The new details mostly come from Saucy Santana, who is currently dating ZellSwag. According to Santana, a very drunk Mena was trying to fight security and ended up roping in Bambi and ZellSwag to help. Santana dipped once they saw things starting to go south.

This was followed by footage of Mena “jumping and screaming” in her seat, which appears to validity Santana’s description of her demeanor at the time of the incident. According to the Fulton County Jail records, Mena was released on August 26 on a $20,000 bond. Meanwhile, ZellSwag was released on a $10,000 bond. Bambi, booked under her legal name Addie Richardson, was released on a $5,000 bond. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as they emerge.

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Erica Mena Shown Jumping & Screaming In Club Before Fight & Arrest In New Footage

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By now, you might’ve already heard of the arrest of Erica Mena, Bambi, and ZellSwag due to a fight that broke out at a club venue. Moreover, we still don’t know exactly why it broke out in the first place, although Saucy Santana (Zell’s boo) had some context to offer. For example, he said that Erica was very drunk and got into it with security, and apparently that eventually roped in Bambi and ZellSwag, who was trying to break things up. Of course, Santana fled the scene as soon as things turned sour, because he’s too far ahead in his career to deal with all that. Since this news broke, footage of him fleeing and of the brawl’s chaos in general has been flying all over social media.

Furthermore, we now have a new clip to examine that validates Saucy Santana’s description of Erica Mena. Maybe that’s putting it a bit harshly, but all that the video seemingly shows is that the “Love & Hip Hop” star was having a lot of fun, but that doesn’t necessarily mean she caused all this. Regardless, the new footage shows her jumping and screaming in her chair. Hilariously enough, Santana laughs from his seat as he holds out a hand to protect himself from her in case she falls.

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Erica Mena Hopping On Her Chair At Club Before Brawl

Actually, he was probably trying to get her attention to get her down from the chair, but to no avail. “So, last night my n***a was not fighting no girls,” Saucy Santana said of Zell on social media while addressing the scuffle. “He had got into it with the security, the authorities. He was out with his homegirls. Erica was very belligerent, I don’t know maybe she got too drunk. She was real wild last night.

“She got into it with the security guard, there were probably like three or four guards on top of her,” the 29-year-old continued. “I got the f**k out of dodge ’cause I don’t play that.” We’ll see what else emerges from this fight and what the future holds for those involved. With that in mind, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Erica Mena, Saucy Santana, and this altercation.

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Saucy Santana Says Erica Mena’s Drunken Behaviour Lead To Bar Fight As Mugshots Are Released

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Jokes about Donald Trump and his political partners’ mugshots have been running rampant online for the past few days. While we certainly don’t want them to stop anytime soon, another group of socialites is giving the former POTUS a run for his money with unflattering shots of their own. As you may have heard, Love & Hip-Hop starlet Erica Mena was arrested in Atlanta on Friday (August 25) night at a bar with a group of friends. In the hours since the news first broke, we’ve been wondering what resulted in the reality star getting physical with co-star Bambi and ZellSwag.

When footage of the altercation hit the internet, we found out that Saucy Santana was there too. Rather than stick around to witness the drama, he stormed out of the venue, and this afternoon, he took to social media to explain what really went down. “So, last night my ni**a was not fighting no girls,” the “Booty” rapper said of his partner, Zell. “He had got into it with the security/the authorities. He was out with his homegirls… Erica was very belligerent, I don’t know maybe she got too drunk. She was real wild last night,” Santana emphasized.

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Saucy Santana Spills the Tea

“She got into it with the security guard, there were probably like three or four guards on top of her,” the Southern recording artist further dished. Being a man watching his female friend in that situation wasn’t easy for Zell, so naturally he jumped in, resulting in his arrest as well while he tried to de-escalate the situation.

“I got the f**k out of dodge ‘cuz I don’t play that,” Santana noted, making it clear that his man knows he’s not one to put his reputation on the line for a night out with friends, especially at this point in his career.

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Erica Mena’s Mugshot Released

Who do you think had the better mugshot this week, Erica Mena or Donald Trump? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to check back later for any updates on the L&HH starlet’s battery arrest.

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Erica Mena Arrest: Video Shows Saucy Santana Fleeing As Fight Breaks Out

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Early on Saturday (August 26), reports of Love & Hip-Hop star Erica Mena getting into a scuffle with one of her co-stars and some others caught our attention. The 35-year-old was out in Atlanta when a fight broke out between Bambi, ZellSwag, and Kareem Cadet. We now know that Zell’s beau, Saucy Santana, was at the venue too. However, he ultimately fled the scene when violence began to ensue amongst the group.

Upon arriving at Fulton County Jail, all four involved were charged with willful obstruction of a law officer. Zell and Mena are both facing simple battery. The latter received another charge for simple battery against a police officer as well. It’s unclear how long they were behind bars as a result of their actions. As the gossip continues to make rounds, blogs have been sharing footage from Lucca Lounge that shows the blowout, and Santana hilariously running away from all the drama.

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Erica Mena’s Bar Fight Footage Surfaces

 
 
 
 
 
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In one of the clips above, we hear a few seconds of yelling before the 29-year-old storms out of the venue in bright pink pants, pushing one person standing in his way. Several people attempt to separate the L&HH stars as they attack one another, but the task proved to be a difficult one as there was clearly some built up resentment to work through between the women and Zell. We’re obviously still curious as to what led up to the blowout. Nevertheless, the discourse has now mostly shifted to praising Santana for not letting himself get caught up in the mess.

Erica Mena isn’t the only celebrity who spent at least part of her weekend behind bars. Finesse2tymes shared with fans via Instagram that he was taken into custody on a federal warrant dating back to 2018, though he sounds confident that he’ll be back home in no time. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Erica Mena Arrested In Atlanta With Bambi & ZellSwag After Bar Fight: Report

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On Friday (August 25), what was intended to be a normal night in Atlanta for Erica Mena took a turn. According to WSBTV, the Love & Hip-Hop cast member was arrested at the Lucca Lounge on Pharr Road just before midnight. She and two others – Bambi Benson and Rodney Shaw (best known as ZellSwag) – were taken into police custody at the time, along with Kareem Cadet. Everyone involved is in their mid-to-late 30s, and officers have yet to reveal what led up to the physical spat.

The group of troublemakers was taken to the Fulton County Jail. Reports reveal that all four are facing charges of willful obstruction of a law officer. In addition to that, both Mena and Zell received simple battery with the former also facing simple battery against a police officer. At this time, no footage of the altercation has been leaked. Still, social media is having a field day speculating about what might have caused the drama.

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Erica Mena’s Weekend is Off to a Bumpy Start

 
 
 
 
 
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“They are all too d**n old to be fighting like WTH? 👀 I know SANTANA somewhere punching 🥊 the air yelling, ‘Free my manzzzzz,’” one user joked of the “Booty” rapper’s likely reaction to finding out about his beau’s arrest. “The fact Bambi and Erica wanted to be mean girls and now the baby daddies can use this in court,” another person pointed out. “I’m just confused as to where did Zell come from? How did he get into this??😂☕🐸?”

Usually, when Erica Mena’s name is in the headlines for unflattering reasons, it has to do with Safaree. That might not have been the case this time around, but back in the spring, she publicly lashed out at her ex for gifting Rolex watches to Amara La Negra’s infant twins on their birthday. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Erica Mena Net Worth 2023: What Is The “LHHATL” Star Worth?

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When it comes to trailblazers in reality television, Erica Mena stands out as an indomitable figure. A staple of the Love & Hip Hop franchise, Mena has used her fame to bolster her presence in the industry. It also helped her explore lucrative business endeavors. It comes as no surprise that these moves have helped her accumulate a net worth of $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Erica Mena’s Background

Born in The Bronx, New York City, Erica Mena first appeared in the limelight as a model and video vixen. However, it was her addition to the cast of LHHNY in 2011 that skyrocketed her popularity. Her tumultuous relationship with fellow cast member Rich Dollaz and her unabashedly forthright nature kept viewers hooked, increasing her prominence in pop culture.

Her time on LHHNY has undoubtedly played a significant role in enhancing her net worth. Mena’s business ventures reflect a multifaceted approach to wealth accumulation. A woman of many talents, she has also astutely leveraged her fame into diverse income streams. Mena has also capitalized on her significant social media following. With millions of followers across platforms, she stands as a valuable influencer, partnering with numerous brands to promote their products. These collaborations have added substantial revenue to her net worth.

Making The Most Of Reality TV

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 25: Erica Mena seen behind the scenes at a Fuzion Magazine shoot at John Ricard Studio on March 25, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by John Ricard/Getty Images)

In addition to her clothing line and influencer partnerships, Mena has explored the world of literature. She wrote the book Underneath It All, where she candidly shares her personal experiences. While the book may not be her most significant source of income, it underlines Mena’s entrepreneurial spirit and her ability to create opportunities for financial growth.

But beyond the numbers, Erica Mena’s journey is a testament to perseverance and grit. From her early days as a model to her reality TV fame and her entrepreneurial exploits, Mena has navigated numerous challenges. Her increasing net worth is not merely a sign of financial success. It represents her determination to build a legacy and create financial stability.

Conclusion/TLDR

As her journey continues to unfold, Erica Mena stands as a shining example of the power of resilience and savvy business strategies in building wealth. From her roots in the Bronx to the glitzy world of reality TV and beyond, Mena’s story illuminates the path to success in the entertainment industry. It is a narrative that transcends the realm of reality TV, speaking to anyone who dares to dream big and hustle hard.

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Erica Mena’s 3 Craziest Moments on “Love & Hip Hop”

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Erica Mena, an irresistible force in the world of reality television, has made her mark on Love & Hip Hop. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Mena was determined to break into the entertainment industry from a young age, with aspirations of becoming a model, singer, and actress. Her introduction to Love & Hip Hop propelled her into the spotlight. She quickly became a fan favorite due to her fiery personality and willingness to confront anyone who crossed her path.

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 19: Erica Mena attends “Love and Hip Hop” Season 7 Viewing Party at M Bar on March 19, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Although her tenure with the Love & Hip Hop franchise is filled with controversial moments, there are a few plotlines that she’s most known for. Mena’s moments are forever in reality TV history, whether it’s her relationships with Rich Dollaz and Safaree Samuels or her explosive physical altercation with Kimbella. Now a mother of two, Mena wants to move forward peacefully. Let’s revisit a few moments that fans continue to talk about all these years later.

A Rocky Romance With Rich Dollaz

Erica Mena’s tumultuous relationship with music executive Rich Dollaz continues to be examined today. The couple’s constant arguing and apparent inability to communicate effectively led to many heated confrontations, both on and off-camera. The tension between them centered around Rich’s ability to help make Mena a star, but the couple disagreed with the direction of her career. Rich took issue with Erica making moves behind his back. Things boiled over into repeated heated arguments, spelling the end for the couple. Rich and Erica have received closure these days thanks to Love & Hip Hop: Family Reunion.

Love On Display With Safaree Samuels

Erica Mena’s high-profile relationship with rapper Safaree Samuels is another captivating chapter in her Love & Hip Hop story. From their whirlwind romance, public proposal, and extravagant wedding to their candid discussions about starting a family, the couple’s love story played out in front of millions of viewers. Soon, there were rumors of infidelity, and later, Mena revealed she was pregnant.

It wasn’t long before this love story took a dark turn. Samuels and Mena would air out their marital woes on social media, and news about a divorce emerged. It was arduous and far from amicable, but it looked as if Erica and Safaree had been able to go their separate ways with no further incidents. However, with chatter about Safaree and Amara La Negra taking over timelines, we’re sure more drama will unfold.

An Explosive Confrontation With Kimbella

Perhaps one of Erica Mena’s most memorable moments on Love & Hip Hop was her explosive fight with co-star Kimbella Vanderhee. The now-wife of Dipset icon Juelz Santana was introduced to the cast, but it didn’t come with a warm welcome. Mena held onto deeper issues about how Kimbella was making moves in the industry. During a confrontation, the argument quickly escalated into a physical fight.

Mena launched the attack, and the ladies needed to be separated by security. The incident stunned viewers and further solidified Mena’s reputation as a no-nonsense force to be reckoned with. Although the two women have since moved on from the altercation, their fiery exchange remains one of the most talked-about moments in Love & Hip Hop history.

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