Erica Mena Discusses Co-Parenting, Her Video Vixen Career, and Colorism in a New Interview

Erica Mena recently discussed several subjects when she appeared on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” show. The mother of three talked about her work as a video vixen, colorism, and co-parenting. Mena was candid about how she and her ex-husband Safaree Samuels are co-parenting. She answered, “I want it to be better,” in response to Cam’s question about how things were going. I hope it gets better every day. 

Safaree was accused by Erica Mena recently of mistreating and “grooming” their children inappropriately while they were in his care. The former reality star declared that she would carry on with her mothering responsibilities until Safaree took over. She also talked about her career in music videos. She claimed that although she started off feeling “scrawny” and unattractive, she “knew she had what it takes.”

Questions About a Previous Controversy 

Newton also questioned her over the colorism controversy involving Spice, her co-star on “Love and Hip Hop.” The Shade Room has previously reported that Mena faced criticism for calling the Jamaican musician a “blue monkey.” “My actions have a lot more of an impact than I ever thought it had,” the woman stated. 

Erica Mena expressed her need for more footage of Spice’s actions to help people comprehend why she was provoked, but she was still willing to accept “accountability.” She was praised by Cam, who responded, “I’m glad you said that.” “The choice of words was just completely incorrect,” Erica Mena continued.

ALSO READ: Katy Perry’s Balenciaga Outfit During Paris Fashion Week Sparks Mixed Reactions From Fans

Spice Responds To Erica Mena’s Comments

Spice subsequently jumped into the comments on a blog’s Instagram report and responded. The singer’s lengthy message read: “Girl bye, at least you confessed that you requested to speak to me, because on a normal day you couldn’t sit at my table because I knew you think you’re better than skin girls. I heard how you spoke about me behind my back, you just got caught on Camera that day.” 

Spice continued, “Take me out of the equation since you still have a Victim mentality in our situation. What was the reason you called the promoters in Miami Black animals and monkeys, why did you call Johnni Blaze a black monkey? (Everything is on Google)” 

The 41-year-old said, “No one can force you to spew racial slurs because you brought your son to the meeting and you came to that table to talk about the Amaras twins. Recall that “You are a repeat offender” and that you have no regrets for a society that has given you millions of dollars. You had the option to say anything, but instead, you decided to offend an entire country. Don’t stop; interviews aren’t therapy.

Who are Erica Mena’s Baby Daddies?

Erica Mena identifies as bisexual. Mena’s ancestry is mixed Puerto Rican and Dominican. She earned her diploma from Newburgh, New York’s Newburgh Free Academy. King Javien Conde, born on March 1, 2007, is her son with rapper and video director Raul Conde, who is a part of Fat Joe’s Terror Squad. On November 22, 2023, Conde passed away. 

POLL—Should the U.S. Government Create a Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants?

Erica Mena and Bow Wow were previously engaged. Mena got engaged to rapper and TV personality Safaree Samuels in December 2018. She and Samuels tied the knot at the White Castle in New Jersey on October 7, 2019. 

In 2020, their daughter was born. She said that she and Samuels were expecting their second child together on May 4, 2021. According to reports, Erica Mena formally filed for divorce from Samuels on May 25, 2021. In 2021, their son was born.

Career Origin

Erica Jasmin Mena is an American actress, model, TV personality, and video vixen. She has been a member of the Love & Hip Hop franchise since 2011. 

The actress first became well-known as a model who would frequently feature as a “video vixen” in hip-hop music videos. She also made cameos on reality TV shows including Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami and Love & Hip Hop: New York. 

The model has written two autobiographies and appeared on VH1’s Scared Famous in 2017. When the TV personality joined the Atlanta cast of Love & Hip Hop in 2018, her exposure on reality TV expanded. In 2019, Mena celebrated her tenth anniversary by returning to the New York franchise version that first introduced her to the public.

WATCH: More Bad News for California Residents Amid New Minimum Wage Hike

Erica Mena Ethnicity 

Erica Mena’s background is a combination of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. Her lineage is a synthesis of these two cultures. She passionately and genuinely embraces her ethnic origins, which are a blend of two vibrant cultures. Her Latina heritage has given her courage despite her early hardships. 

Being of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, the actor connects with the communities, traditions, and ideals connected to her ethnic background. Her identity as a Latina woman has become fundamental to her. The model lets her ethnic heritage guide her through the turbulent entertainment industry while maintaining her connection to it despite her fame and celebrity.

Her heritage gives the video vixen a sense of identity and a link to her past. She intends to inspire other young Latinas to take pride in their cultural background by discussing her Dominican and Puerto Rican ancestry in public. She finds inspiration and resilience in her ethnic dualities.

You Might Also Like:

Kim Burrell Backtracks on Her “Church Jargon” Sermon, Apologizes to the LGBTQ Community

Josh Hall Breaks Silence After Filing for Divorce From HGTV Star Christina Hall

Elon Musk’s Transgender Daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson Accuses Billionaire of Not Being a Supportive Father

Billy Ray Cyrus Addresses Leaked Audio Lambasting Estranged Wife Firerose Amid Divorce

Kim Kardashian Says She Can “Fully Rule a Country” After Watching a Season of “The Crown”