Erica Mena is no longer on Love and Hip Hop.
The decision came after the reality star hurled racist insults towards fellow cast member Spice after she questioned her parenting skills and mentioned her son.
The altercation played out during last week’s episode.
The argument:
? | Things went LOW between Erica Mena and Spice on the most recent episode of ‘Love & Hip Hop.’ After Spice suggested Erica’s own son hates her, Erica proceeded to call her a “monkey” who should have died. ? pic.twitter.com/mpHFxc1euc
— KenBarbie™ (@itsKenBarbie) August 30, 2023
‘Love and Hip Hop’ issued a statement, saying the aftermath of Erica’s racist comments will play out through the rest of this season and that she won’t return for next season.
The statement:
Twitter Reaction:
But y’all knew she said it before airing so why now? You’ve already been filming with her for the new season….
— Renae Bae (@renaetoyou) September 2, 2023
and
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 pic.twitter.com/EEKl91m351
— sa: (@notshawnallen) August 30, 2023
and
Love & Hip Hop filmed Erica Mena using the slur MONTHS ago, did green screens about it after.. Still decided to air it on national TV..
But, just fired her.. ?
Girl they kept that slur situation in for promotion & viewership.. That’s wicked work, but they ate that! ?? pic.twitter.com/B1kCIYZykD
— Jerome Trammel (she/her he/him) (@MrJeromeTrammel) September 2, 2023
and
Next week we will see why Erica Mena gets this tongue lashing #LHHATL pic.twitter.com/5VENgFM7GY
— I ❤️The Miami Heat (@Blackdia5204) August 24, 2023
and
Spice: “My son LOVES me & you can’t relate!”
Erica Mena:pic.twitter.com/oPNvERLRYT
— Rachel. (@_loveRachel_) August 30, 2023
and
Erica Mena’s income should NEVER come from Black people and spaces…for the REST OF HER LIFE.
“Oh you the one who called that Black woman, a monkey? No, we’re not hiring.”
Y’all better start moving like Jews and LGBTQIA.
Shut it all the way the fuck down!!! #lhhatl
— ☿ ???????????????⬛? (@sweetfacedinero) September 2, 2023
and
akbar really defending erica mena.. this exactly why nobody take her seriously now pic.twitter.com/2KxsLDXvVM
— saysay ⛹?♀️ (@p1nkpuffer) August 31, 2023
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Erica Mena hurling racial slurs at a black woman in front of cameras she's fully aware are rolling with the intent to air the footage to a predominantly black audience is the perfect example of exercising privilege because you know there won't be consequences. https://t.co/J0bDzNPEFI
— Sisa (@TheTitanBaddie) August 30, 2023
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