Tommie Lee never shies away from speaking her mind on the internet, and her latest rant has supporters split. The personality took to social media earlier this week to open up about the issues she’s encountered while living in her current place. While some of the obstacles she’s faced are all too relatable, others have social media users in shock, and rallying behind her decision to move.
For one, the Love & Hip Hop star says that she’s been paying $10K monthly on rent. Surely, it’s an exorbitant price to pay for a place to stay, but it hasn’t prevented Tommie from having to deal with lax security, noise problems, and more. Commenters can agree that her money would be much better spent elsewhere and are urging her to invest in a home.
“Why pay 10 thousand for rent when you can be in a house,” one Instagram user wonders. Another writes, “Why not a mortgage? $10k for rent wow…” It’s unclear whether or not Tommie plans to rent her next place. Fans certainly think she should consider a different plan, particularly considering all the issues she’s facing. She says that aside from having her car stolen from the property, struggling to retrieve deliveries, and more, she’s also had to put up with daily “earthquakes.”
“This f*ckin’ house, every day it’s an earthquake around this motherf*cker,” she explains. “You have an earthquake every day around 1 through 3 o’clock… The whole house shake and I be in here like I’m having a seizure… F*ck this place, bro. I’m out of here tomorrow,” she also adds. What do you think about Tommie Lee’s latest rant about her current place? What about her revealing that she’s been paying $10K per month for rent? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
In the ever-changing world of Hip Hop, where beats and rhymes intertwine with personal lives, the relationships of its prominent figures become as intriguing as the verses they spit. Lil Scrappy and Diamond, for example, are both prominent figures in the industry. As such, their relationship garnered significant attention as it developed over the years. As their romance unfolded amid the spotlight of fame, the couple took fans on a rollercoaster ride through their highs and lows. Although they were last spotted in 2023, Diamond’s recent engagement to someone else has left their shippers quite confused. Let’s delve into the journey of the two artists-turned-reality-tv stars.
In the early 2000s, Lil Scrappy, born Darryl Kevin Richardson III, and Brittany Nicole Carpentero, a.k.a Diamond, initially encountered each other while navigating the early stages of their rap careers. During this period, Lil Scrappy had recently garnered acclaim for his singles “No Problem” and “Money In The Bank.” Diamond, on the other hand, was establishing her presence as a notable member of the popular rap group, Crime Mob. Their paths converged at a pivotal moment in their musical journeys, setting the stage for a connection that would soon captivate the Hip Hop scene.
2008: Public Appearances
MIAMI – AUGUST 12: Recording artists Diamond (L) and Lil Scrappy attend the second day of the TJ’s DJ’s 2nd Annual Tastemakers Music Conference at the Hyatt Regency August 12, 2007 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
Although the couple is suspected to have been dating since 2005, they made their relationship public in 2008. The duo often made appearances at events together. Moreover, they shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, allowing fans to witness their highs and lows. However, maintaining a relationship in the public eye proved to be challenging, and the couple faced its fair share of ups and downs.
MIAMI – AUGUST 13: Recording artists Diamond (L) and Lil Scrappy attend the Second Annual Ozone Awards at the James L. Knight Center August 13, 2007 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)
Six years after they began dating, the couple’s relationship came to an end. Diamond subsequently moved on to date Soulja Boy. Rumors circulated about Lil Scrappy’s alleged infidelity, and the public was quick to speculate about the reasons behind their split. Although Diamond claimed that the breakup was due to conflicting schedules, Lil Scrappy alleged that it was because Diamond had cheated on him with Soulja Boy. He also stated how devastated he was over the breakup.
“Ya boy cried. You feel me, I cried,” he said. “I had a puddle right here. I’m talking about shirt wet. You know, let me tell you something, when I cried like that, I knew then I never been in love before.” After the breakup, Lil Scrappy continued on with his artistry. He appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, which provided viewers with a closer look at his personal life. Diamond also ventured into reality TV, participating in shows like Sisterhood of Hip Hop.
2014: Diamond Claims Lil Scrappy Was Abusive
In 2014, Diamond was on The Breakfast Club, and spoke about her relationships with Lil Scrappy and Soulja Boy. She claimed that Scrappy had been abusive during their relationship. “He was mentally abusive… physically abusive,” she said. “Yeah, he got some issues. Some demons, he needs some help. I think we’re better off as friends. I don’t want to try to continue to be in a relationship and we end up not liking each other… hating each other.” Lil Scrappy and Momma Dee subsequently spoke to TMZ to slam the accusations down.
Over the years, Lil Scrappy and Diamond had both moved on with their lives. Both artists have been pursuing their individual careers, as well as personal growth. In June 2023, the pair reunited and walked the BET Awards red carpet together. Along with their seemingly rekindled love, came rumors that Diamond was pregnant with Lil Scrappy’s child. Not long after, the rapper denied the rumors in an episode of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.
In November 2023, Diamond posted a picture of her and Lil Scrappy in bed. The picture was of the rapper’s back, and the caption implied that the two were together. This notably came just after Lil Scrappy’s ex, Erica Dixon, shared pictures of the two together for Halloween. Overall, this strange love triangle has sparked a cascade of reactions from fans and followers, all eager to piece together the unfolding narrative. However, it’s uncertain what direction their story might take, especially now that Diamond is engaged.
In recent episodes of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Erica Dixon and Karlie Redd haven’t exactly been getting along. When Lil Scrappy’s mother hosted a launch party for her eyelash line, the two ladies began to clash when Momma Dee was served a cease and desist. Redd was the one to do the serving, on behalf of her new friend, Bambi.
Of course, Momma Dee has done her fair share of talking about her son’s ex-wife. Nonetheless, Dixon felt as though things were taken too far, and went after Redd for her bond with Bambi. When she confronted her co-star about the situation, she called her “fake” for befriending Bambi despite their rocky past.
During a recent chat with Momma Dee on Instagram Live, Dixon denied having any beef with Redd. However, this doesn’t seem to be the case based on some of her subsequent comments. “I don’t have any beef with Karlie. I mean if they’ve been watching the show for as many seasons as it’s been on, y’all know Karlie is fake and phony, and she jump from coattail to coattail. So whoever coattail, a** cheek, penis she can hang off of, that is what she is going to do.”
Momma Dee seemed shocked by Dixon’s claims, but she didn’t stop there. “I’m loyal,” she continued. “One thing about me, I ride for my friends. My friends are my family. So if I go hard for you and I’m really there for you, I expect you to do the same.” What do you think of Erica Dixon insisting that she doesn’t have beef with Karlie Redd? Do you believe her? What about her going on to call Redd “fake and phony”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Reality television has a remarkable way of weaving together the extraordinary and the everyday. As a result, it pulls back the curtain on the lives of those who grace our screens. For example, there’s the on-again, off-again relationship between the rapper-turned-reality-TV star Lil Scrappy and Adiz “Bambi” Benson, documented extensively on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Let’s embark on the chronological roller coaster of their relationship, from the early days to their eventual divorce.
2013-2014: Crossing Paths
ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 05: Lil Scrappy (c), Lil Scrappy’s daughter Emani (L), and Bambi (r) attend the Breast Party Ever at Ventanas on October 5, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Lil Scrappy and Bambi first crossed paths in 2013, on the second season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. While Scrappy is known to be a major protagonist in the franchise, Bambi first appeared as a guest star and a potential love interest for the rapper, Benzino. However, things eventually took an interesting turn when Bambi returned in the third season as Lil Scrappy’s girlfriend. This also occurred just after Scrappy had broken off his nine-year relationship with his ex-fiancé, Erica Dixon.
2015: Bambi Supports Lil Scrappy Through It All
In 2015, Lil Scrappy got into a legal battle with Eric Dixon. The battle was over the custody of their daughter, Emani. He subsequently lost and was allegedly barred from being near his ex-wife due to threats of violence. Moreover, he was ordered to pay child support. Nonetheless, throughout the entire ordeal, Bambi showed support for her man and stuck by his side.
2016: A Brief Break Up
It came as a shock when Lil Scrappy and Bambi broke up in the fifth season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Bambi eventually went on to date rapper Alecia Dennis, and it seemed like the end of the couple’s relationship. However, Scrappy took a risk and proposed to Bambi in the season finale. She took him back and accepted the proposal, gaining the support of viewers and fans.
2017: Lil Scrappy & Bambi Say “I Do!”
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 15: Lil Scrappy (L) and Bambi attend the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 15, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV)
Bambi appeared on three episodes of the sixth season before she shockingly called off the engagement. Reportedly, her relationship with Lil Scrappy began to sour, leading her to quit the show. Unsurprisingly, this seemed to mark the end of their relationship, finally. Nonetheless, the two surprised the public once again by getting back together offscreen. By September 2017, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in Las Vegas.
2018-2022: A Growing Family
The couple came back for three episodes in Season 7 of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. On the show, they announced that Bambi was pregnant with their first child. They returned the next season and chronicled the birth of their son Breland. Furthermore, their journey as parents evolved when they welcomed a daughter, Xylo, in 2020.
Altogether, Lil Scrappy and Bambi continued to share parts of their lives on the popular reality show. By Season 10, they welcomed their third child, Cali. However, things became shaky when Scrappy’s mother, Momma Dee, found out that Bambi was planning to divorce the rapper. This led to a confrontation between the two women, which became a bone of contention on the show.
After six years together, the couple called it quits and got divorced. In September 2023, Lil Scrappy hosted a massive party in Atlanta to celebrate his new single status. The rapper also took to his Instagram page to post a flier inviting everyone to his “Back Outside Divorce Party.” Since then, the former couple has stayed away from each other.
Saucy Santana is the latest cast member to be added to the lineup for Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, which will be returning in January 2024. The show will detail his relationship with his partner, ZellSwag. ZellSwag previously participated in the Hollywood version of MTV’s reality series.
Outside of Santana, the rest of the cast includes Amy Luciani, Bambi, Erica Banks, Erica Dixon, Jessica White, Karlie Redd, Kendra Robinson, Khaotic, Kirk Frost, Mazi G, Mendeecees, Momma Dee, Rasheeda, Renni Rucci, Scrappy, Shekinah Jo, Sierra Gates, Spice, Yandy and Yung Joc.
Saucy Santana at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential. Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Santana recently made headlines while reflecting on his experience with his sexuality. In doing so, he admitted that he hopes he won’t have to raise a child who also ends up being gay. “I think for me, just being honest – I’m just worried about how to raise a kid and just me being gay,” he said during an upcoming interview with VH1’s For The Fellas. “And I feel like if I have a son, I wouldn’t want my son to be gay. And not because nothing is wrong with it but because of everything I went through. I don’t look at it as self-hate because I love myself more than anybody. I think that it’s just not easy, I want better and I don’t even know if better is the right word because it’s not saying… To me, nothing is wrong with being gay.” That full interview will be dropping on December 15.
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” To Return Next Month
Check out the trailer for the return of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta above. The show will officially be arriving on MTV on January 9, early next year. Be on the lookout for further updates on Saucy Santana and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta on HotNewHipHop.
At the end of August, Erica Mena got into a verbal altercation with Spice on an episode of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Things went South after Spice claimed Mena’s son “hates” her, and Mena flipped a table. She then went off on Spice, telling her that she “should have died” amid her recent, nearly-fatal hospitalization. What got people’s attention the most, however, was the fact that Mena repeatedly called Spice a “blue monkey.”
Mena’s use of the slur then led to a great deal of backlash for the reality star. Eventually, she was even fired from the next season of the show. Earlier this week, Mena called out MTV producers for continuing to film with her for a short while after the altercation aired. Producer Mona Scott-Young later commented on her concerns on Way Up With Angela Yee, and it doesn’t look like Mena was a fan of her response.
“That machine is self-sustaining,” Scott-Young explained, suggesting that she’s no longer involved with cuts on the show. “I am not in the field, and I know it’s hard for people to understand that. Which is why, you know, it’s like a double-edged sword right?” Mena responded to the clip with some shade, bringing light to a post Scott-Young made on Instagram earlier this month. Scott-Young’s post was a simple black backdrop along with the word “handled.” According to Mena, this was simply Scott-Young’s attempt to make herself look better amid the controversy.
“Sooo @monascottyoung your saying that fake Olivia Pope post wasn’t you ‘handling’ anything. Just you desperately trying to save face just like the network is,” Mena wrote. “Got it.” What do you think of Erica Mena’s response to Mona Scott-Young’s statement on her firing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Erica Mena.
At the end of last month, Erica Mena got hit with some major backlash after her argument with Spice on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta got out of hand. The two of them got into it at a restaurant, and Spice ended up telling Mena that her son “hates” her. This resulted in Mena flipping a table, before calling Spice a “blue monkey.”
Countless viewers called Mena out for her use of the slur, and ultimately, she was kicked off of the show. Though MTV cut ties with Mena amid the backlash, they continued filming for a short time after the debacle took place. Some footage of Mena discussing the incident with her castmates has been making its rounds online, showing Mena claiming that people just “want to be offended” by her comment.
In the clip, Mena claims that she went off on Spice because she brought up her son. Yandy Smith then explains to her that her attempt to offend Spice managed to offend everybody of African descent. “No, It’s you guys that want to be offended by it. It has nothing to do with you,” Mena responds. “It is 2023. Why as minorities are we comparing ourselves to that?” she asks. Mena then went on to defend her decision to pop off on Spice. She also seemed to defend her use of the term, however, she quickly circled back to clarify her statement.
“The b*tch crossed the line, she violated me by coming for my son, and I would do it all over [again] if she does it again,” Mena says. Smith then asks her what she meant by “do it all over again,” wondering if she meant using the slur. “I didn’t say I would say the same thing,” she clarified. Later in the clip, she says, “I’m Puerto Rican and Dominican. I have Black in my family, I have Black children, I married a Black man.” She continues, “There’s not a racist bone in my f*cking body, I’m just as Black as probably all of you.” What do you think of Mena’s recent comments? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Erica Mena.
The fallout of her viral Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta moment continues to hit Erica Mena. The Allblk network has announced that Mena will no longer appear in their original drama, Hush. “We do not condone Erica Mena’s reprehensible comment. She will be featured in the upcoming season of Hush, set to premiere later this year, as production was completed months ago. But in the event of additional seasons, she will not be part of the cast. Mena had appeared in all eight episodes of Season 1 of the show.
The news comes a little over a week after Mena was dropped from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. “Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out over the final three episodes of the season. Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” read a statement from the show’s producers. All this stems from Mena calling fellow L&HH:A cast member Spice a “monkey” during a recent episode of the show.
However, the debate regarding what Mena said is far from over. Jess Hilarious, co-host of The Breakfast Club, gave a passionate defense of Mena in recent days. “That’s what I don’t get. Every time they get into it, Erica Mena, they always bring that shit up. That’s the only thing they can say about her, is something about her son. That’s what’s fucked up. What’s wrong with her son? I don’t think Erica was using it as a racial slur. Maybe Spice [looks] like a monkey to her. Whatever the fuck you look like, you look like. And the fact that they found it back in the dizzle, and it come on now, and then you choose to fire her for the backlash. You not even protecting your cast like you did.”
Meanwhile Spice, the victim of Mena’s verbal faux pas, has started to get some flak herself. In the show’s most recent episode, Spice can be heard calling co-star Bambi Benson a “giraffe”. While “giraffe” doesn’t carry the same racial implications as “monkey”, there are more than a few people that believe Spice should also be removed from the show for that comment. This all remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Erica Mena’s time on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta had come to an end. The news broke following the airing of an episode after Mena referred to fellow cast member Spice as a “monkey”. “Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out over the final three episodes of the season. Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” read a statement from the show’s producers.
Fans and the wider community have been mixed about the news. While some see it as justified, others see it as exploitative. “They waited until AFTER they recorded it, edited it, promoted it and aired it. Then fired her months after it happened. They tacky,” one person noted. Someone else who initially defended Mena was her co-star, Lil Scrappy. “I think that’s pretty bozo of them to fire somebody after they set shit up. They set you up and put you…they get you all hyped up.” Scrappy went on to note that he doesn’t even “fuck with Erica” and still thought it was a bad look.
However, Scrappy’s tone quickly changed. In a later video, the rapper walked back previous comments. “I just seen the clip and that shit’s fucked up. You know, I don’t ever want to wish someone be fired or put in jail or dead,” Scrappy began. “I don’t want that shit for Erica. But she was wrong. Erica Mena was wrong. Erica Mena was wrong….Colorism is real. We do know that. Racism is real. Hate is real.” It’s clear that, with context, Scrappy wanted no part in defending Mena’s actions.
While her comments towards Spice are the reason she is being fired, it’s not the only issue that Mena is currently facing. Last weekend, Mena was arrested alongside some of her co-stars following a drunken altercation. Facing battery charges amid a litany of other crimes, Mena is currently awaiting a court date while out on a $20,000 bond. The ongoing saga remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.
The boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti brought about more than one unexpected brawl. First, there was the incident between both boxers’ teams that finished their fight in chaos, but there were other behind-the-scenes incidents that saw similar wildness. Moreover, rappers and reality stars Joseline Hernandez (of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”) and Big Lex (of “Joseline’s Cabaret”) got into a heated altercation backstage that turned into a nasty fight between the two. By the end, a huge crowd tried to split the two up, but to no avail, as Lex ended up on the floor and topless at a certain point. Just a couple hours after video of the incident broke, authorities arrested Hernandez on battery, trespassing, and obstruction with violence charges.
Furthermore, we advise folks to take a look at the video with caution, as there’s some rough kicks and punches in there. Unfortunately, it’s far from the first time that either star saw themselves in the middle of an altercation. After all, those kinds of moments are what bring a lot of conversation and viewership, for better or worse. Considering the pretty immediate consequences in this particular case, it’s decidedly more in the latter camp.
For example, apparently Joseline Hernandez got into it with Amber Rose following a conversation on racial identity. “Joseline, stop identifying me,” Amber told Hernandez in a trailer for College Hill: Celebrity Edition. “I identify myself and let you know who that is. If you gon’ check me, then check me!” When Joseline responded with, “You know what your problem is?! Your problem is that you really wanna be a white girl,” Rose stood up and started heading towards her. Perhaps the earlier point on viewership is starting to change, as BET said that they will not air the fight out of respect.
Meanwhile, hopefully this doesn’t affect the dropped $25 million lawsuit against Hernandez concerning the “Baddies” reunion fight. It seemed like things would be able to clear up after the incident, especially considering that she wants to leave Zeus. Regardless, it was quite the nasty situation that many wish will become less frequent as these incidents get nastier. For more on Joseline Hernandez and Big Lex, check back in with HNHH.
