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Mendeecees Harris’ faithfulness to Yandy Smith was recently questioned. As reported by The Shade Room, during Alexis Skyy’s livestream, a male friend alleged the 45-year-old was cheating.
Mendeecees seemingly responded to the rumors on Instagram. He wrote, “I don’t even play on the internet however leave me alone. First and last time.” In addition, he went viral earlier this month after expressing “commitment” is how he maintained his marriage.
The couple shared much of their life on reality television. According to Fandom, they first gained notoriety as cast members on ‘Love and Hip Hop New York.’ However, when the show ended, they joined the ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta’ cast. Additionally, Yandy and Mendeecess subsequently moved to Georgia.
Let’s take a look back at the reality couple’s love and relationship over the years.
Yandy and Mendeecess shared how they met on VH1’s ‘Love and Hip Hop’ YouTube channel. The pair shared that they were introduced at the airport after an artist, Yandy managed, asked her to book Mendeecess a flight. He said that he was pleasantly surprised after laying eyes on her.
Yandy and Mendeecess were married on May 25, 2015. ‘Love and Hip Hop’ cast members attended. Additionally, fans gushed over the beautiful decor. However, it was later revealed the pair never submitted the marital paperwork. In 2017, Smith opened up about the matter to Bossip.
Mendeecees’ Prison Sentence
According to Hot 97, in 2015, Mendeecees was sentenced to eight years in prison on drug trafficking charges. The prosecution stated he conspired to distribute both cocaine and heroin in The Big Apple. Yandy’s man served four years in prison. He was released in 2020 after entering in January 2016.
The couple later revealed how difficult the experience was on VH1’s ‘Couples Retreat.’ The businesswoman stated that she felt like she was “doing time” with him. Mendeecees expressed how he wished she would have emailed more. However, Yandy argued that they spoke daily. Additionally, she stated she was handling the daily duties of her job and motherhood.
The couple also renewed their vows in a beautiful beach ceremony on the reality show.
Amid their romance, Yandy gave birth to their youngest children, Omere and Skylar. Additionally, Mendeecees has two boys, Mendeecees Jr. and Aasim, from previous relationships.
Wish the couple many more drama-free days of wedded bliss!
