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Yandy Smith and her husband, Mendeecees Harris, are going viral after taking to social media to share a throwback story about how they met.
On Tuesday, February 6, Yandy Smith took to Instagram to share a joint video post with her husband. In the clip, the couple sat in a car as Smith thanked the NAACP for nominating them for “Black Love Month.” To note, the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards is set to occur on Saturday, March 16, per the organization’s official Instagram account.
As the clip continued, Smith explained that her and her husband’s story “starts off a little different.”
Smith told viewers that she and Mendeecees met while he was working as a stripper at her birthday party. Her words prompted Mendeecees to look over at her abruptly in surprise. However, she continued.
“And his name was — you guys know him as Mendeeceees, but I met him as Mendingo,” she continued, with Mendeecees looking over at her again. “And you know, in trying to get past the initial stigma of him being a ‘stripper’…”
Smith was then interrupted by Mendeecees telling her to re-record the video.
“You telling people I’m a stripper?” he asked.
Instead, Smith continued.
“I liked him the minute I met him. He just seemed so calm and so gentle,” she continued. “And, you know, when I wanted to talk to him and get to know more about him, he couldn’t speak my language.”
Smith alleged that she and Mendeecees initially communicated through body language, which only appeared to agitate him more.
Watch the couple’s viral storytime and how the conversation ended below.
Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to share their reactions to the couple’s humorous video.
“Mendecee always letting Yandi do what she want to him. I want me one of them. All he do is pay bills and shut up 😂😂😂😂”
“Yandy and his son be giving him hell 😂😂”
“I ain’t never laughed at yandy a day in my life but today I’m laughing”
While Instagram user @atlantahairdoctor added.
“They are so cute together ❤️❤️ #blacklove”
“😂😂😂😂😂 man I’m hollering, he basically was a mute stripper 😂 🤣”
“The way he looked at her when she said Mendingo😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”
“As a Guyanese, we speak English 😩😩🤣🤣🤣”
“Lmaoooo nah his facial expression do it every time he be over everybody”
Yandy Smith even popped into the comment section with her own response.
“😂😂😂😂😂😂🫣”
According to Fandom, Yandy Smith and Mendeecees rose to reality TV fame as initial cast members on ‘Love and Hip Hop New York.’ However, after the show ended, the couple relocated to Georgia and joined the cast of ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.’
The outlet reports that their recent appearances on the show have highlighted Smith’s activism, the couple’s vow renewals, and business ventures.
Over on social media, the couple has been transparent in showing their fans how they maintain their nine-year marriage.
In addition, the couple also shares humorous content alongside their children.
