Erica Mena has apologized for calling her former “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta” co-star Spice a “monkey” during a heated moment. Mena explained that it was just a bad choice of words, and that she wasn’t racist. However, the switch saw him start the 11th season of the reality series.
Highlighting that she has two black children of her own, the reality star stated she did not understand the “gravity” of her statement. The latest development comes after the reality TV star ran into trouble with the law after biting and assaulting an officer a few weeks ago.
Read on to learn more.
Erica Mena Apologizes For Racist Words Against Spice
Mena has issued an official apology to her former “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta” co-star, Spice, for referring to her as a “monkey” during a heated exchange. He expressed how sorry he was for the “insensitive” comment and clarified that it was unintentional.
In a statement shared on her Instagram page, Mena said, “I deeply regret my insensitive comments and humbly want to apologize to anyone I hurt or offended because of my thoughtlessness. My choice of words was wrong, and I take full responsibility for what I said.”
The statement was sparked by an argument between Mena and Spice over a family issue. During the exchange, Mena became angry, flipping the table, and calling the former Black-American co-star a “monkey,” among other things.
After her shocking statement aired on “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta,” Mena was pulled from the show’s 11th season.
Erica Mena Insists She’s Not a Racist
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Although Mena is upset with herself for the way she reacted, she clarified in her statement that she is not racist. The second part of the apology read that he was “committed to hearing the voices of those affected” and was willing to do what was necessary to “make amends”.
However, the mother of “two black children” insists that the statement was not racist and was only released suddenly. Mena said, “I want to make it clear that the use of that word is not at all motivated by racism.” However, the reality star will remain off the show following the controversial incident.
“Love and Hip-Hop.” the team made a statement about the Afro-Latina firing on their Instagram page. The statement read, “The Love & Hip Hop franchise has never shied away from difficult conversations in our community. Working with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s statement play out in the final three episodes of the season.” They added that she will not appear in the next season of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta.”
Erica Mena Fights With Police
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The former “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta” star is in trouble with the police after getting into an Atlanta bar fight with three other people. The situation worsened when he refused to leave the lounge after being asked by security. Mena reportedly became violent with the guards when they tried to remove him from the building.
Afterwards, Mena attacked several police officers, biting one on the arm and kicking another in the face. The police were able to control him after a struggle. However, he was arrested along with others involved in the fight.
He Was Arrested And Under Investigation
Following the arrest, Drew Findling, Erica Mena’s lawyer, said TMZ that an investigation will begin into the incident, which took place on August 25.
He added, “It is clear that this incident involved civilians, private security personnel, and off-duty police officers, and that the situation was not adequately managed or mitigated.”
Findling explained that the officer was guilty of punching a “private citizen” up to five times and “using excessive force” on Mena. However, he admitted that his client took responsibility for his reaction to the police and “acknowledged remorse about some aspects of that evening.”
Findling added that he was committed to reviewing the matter and reaching a conclusion. Regarding the others arrested, the police explained that they prevented officers from arresting Mena before and committing misconduct.
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