Spice has something to say after being called a “monkey” by Erica Mena during their nasty “Love & Hip-Hop” spat.
The clip of the two ladies arguing has taken the internet by storm, and people have quite a bit to say. In the scene, which was captured by the “Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta” cameras, the two women bickered, with the dancehall star slamming Mena over her relationship with her eldest son, King Conde. Allegedly, the child is not fond of his famous mother, and Spice speaking on it sent Mena flipping a table at her and wishing death upon the singer. In a fit of rage, Mena also called Spice a “blue monkey,” which is often used as a slur towards dark-skinned Black people. Despite the remark, Spice is unphased by it all.
“I know what I signed up for, so I’m good, you know? I’m in a better space right now,” she explained to Forbes, adding, “It comes with it. You know what the franchise is about.”
While Spice is able to brush off the comments and maintain her “peace of mind,” many viewers are accusing Mena of having a sketchy history of racism and colorism. Some have even accused the longruning “LHH” star of using “monkey” in past disagreements with Black women.
Erica Mena has been a disgusting colorist for years but pretty privilege will have y’all overlooking everything. Now that the stress has taken her beauty people want to call her out!
— THE PRINCESS 🎀 (@thefashionkvlla) August 30, 2023
This Isn’t Colorism. This Is Racism
Erica Mena isn’t Black. Colorism is exercised within the same ethnic group/race. Calling Spice a “monkey” is pure, cut & dry textbook RACISM
I implore the confused to get off of social media and open a book/dictionary https://t.co/EEKl91m351
— shawn allen (@defundshawn) August 30, 2023
If a black man would’ve called spice a monkey, y’all would’ve stoned his ass but a non black woman dont and y’all make excuses. Y’all hoes just as sad as Erica Mena. #LHHATL
— Chanel Vintage 🇧🇸💯💋 (@txfinest2008) August 30, 2023
As if this backlash was not enough, Mena was called out by Saucy Santana days ago for being “belligerent,” sparking the Atlanta lounge incident that landed her, Bambi, and Zell Swag behind bars. She has since been released from jail, along with her “Love & Hip-Hop” co-stars.
Though the outspoken influencer is not one to hold her tongue for very long, Mena has not yet commented on her arrest or the most recent round of outrage.
