Erica Mena

Erica Mena is an American actress and model. She’s best recognized for appearing in Love & Hip Hop franchise, particularly New York and Atlanta segment, since 2011.

Career

Erica Mena got the underlying boost in her career when she won Jenifer Lopez Look-Alike competition. From that point on, she turned into a known name on the stage.

Then, she pursued a career as a model for music videos. Her popularity rose when she was modeling for Chris Brown’s well-known music video titled Yo! (Excuse Me Miss) (2005).

During her early years, she was highlighted in several episodes of the TV show Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009). It was there that she got her first taste of popularity and understood her potential.

Besides that, she was also included on the pages of The Source, MAXIM KING Magazine, and XXL Magazine and presented in the print media campaign for Tommy Hilfiger.

In 2013, she published a book titled Underneath It All, which uncovers her family secrets. Her subsequent book, Chronicles of a Confirmed Bachelorette, tells of her love life.

Erica is also interested in business. So, she worked with entrepreneur Randa Quraan for a while and started to build her own clothing line called HER.

Profile

Real Name: Erica Jasmin Mena
Stage Name: Erica Mena
Nickname: Erica
Birthday: November 8, 1987
Birthplace: Newburgh, New York, United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: American
Height: Weight: –
Blood Type: –
Religion: Christian
Professions: Model, Actress
Education: –
Hobbies: Procuring, touring:
Facebook: –
Twitter: @iamErica_Mena
Instagram: @iamerica_mena
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YouTube: –

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 175 cm (5’9”)
Weight: 66 kg (146 lb)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 36-24-36 (Bust -36, Waist -24, and Hips -36 inches)
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Dress Size: 2 (US)

Family

Father: Brian Mena
Mother: Sonia Mena
Brother: –
Sister: Lisa Mena
Children: King Javien Conde, Safiree Samuels, Legend Brian Samuels

Boyfriend, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Raul Conde

Erica reportedly had been dating Raul, who’s a member of Terror Squad rap group, since 2000 when she’s in her teenage years.

For the first few years of their relationship, they seemed to be going well and strong. In 2007, she gave birth to their son, King, when she’s only 19.

However, the relationship became tumoltous in the public’s eye when she made claims that she’s been abused physically and mentally by him.

It was revealed in 2011 that she’s actually also been abusive to Raul too. A video posted by Hollywood TV on YouTube showed how she punching, kicking, and attacking Raul outside My Studio.

She even chased and beating him down, before proceed to tear up his shirt.

They parted ways in 2011, which most likely due to the her abusive behaviors.

Fabolous

She’s linked romantically with Fabolous in 2011. The relationship rumors were said to cause She and Kimbella to have a massive fight, allegedly because Erica was jealous that Kim stole him while she’s in love with him.

DJ Envy

She made a confession publicly, in 2013, that DJ Envy had cheated on his wife with her.

As cited from Erica herself, she “started messing with somebody” and proceeded to call him an “evil”, “liar” and “desperate.”

Not much further is known about this supposed affair between two of them.

Cyn Santana

She became the talk of the town after began dating Cyn, who’s a model and Instagram star. They started to date in 2013.

They appeared together on season four of Love & Hip Hop, where Cynw as introduced as Erica’s new girlfriend.

However, the couple split up in 2014. They had falling out by the season five of the reality show.

Cliff Dixon

It’s not known when exactly she and Cliff, who’s the “adopted brother” of Kevin Durant, dated.

Their relationship’s only revealed when in 2019 after he’s tragically gunned down and she shared a heartfelt tribute to Cliff.

Safaree Samuels

She became engaged to Safaree, who’s a rapper and TV personality, on December 2019. The couple tied the knot in October 2019 at the Legacy Castle in New Jersey.

They welcomed a baby in 2020, who’s named Safiree Samuels. She revealed that they’re expecting the second child in May 2021, who’s later named Legend Brian Samuels.

However, in the same month that her second child with Safaree was revealed, media reported that she officially filed for divorce from him. Their divorce was finalized in September 2022.

Net Worth

According to different sources, she’s estimated to have around $1 million of net worth. She appeared to collect her wealth through her works in the entertainment industry.

Real Estate

In July 2020, Erica and Safaree revealed that they have bought their luxury dream home.

They posted the photos on their social media page, with him captioned the post with “Doing what they said we couldn’t,” and she wrote “We found our dream home.”

The house features high ceilings, a full kitchen, a mirrored gym, a minibar, a multi-car garage, and a pool amongst other amenities.

In July 2022, following their divorce news, it was revealed that the ex-couple also sold the house for $1.3 million to Carlos King, who’s a television executive and producer.

Controversies

Being Arrested for a Domestic Dispute

On October 2018, she and Cliff Dixon, who’s later revealed to be his boyfriend, were arrested for a domestic dispute at her residence in Georgia.

He was charged with criminal trespassing, while she’s charged with possesion of marijuana.

The couple apparently caused disturbance to their upstair neighbor after he kicked down a bedroom door thta she previously locked to protect herself.

They were released after posting bail.

Facts

Erica gave birth to a son named King Conde from her relationship with her former boyfriend, Raul Conde, when she was just 18 years old.
She was born in jail.
Erica has a spunky personality.
She won the Jennifer Lopez Look-Alike contest in her adolescent years.
Erica is bisexual.
She is extremely blunt and aggressive.
Erica was once a “Dash Doll” and recruited by TV personality Kourtney Kardashian herself to work as a deals partner in their recently decorated Dash Miami store.
She was once friends with the Kardashians.
Erica’s previous relationships have all been with men in the music industry.
She had troublesome youth because her father was a drug dealer while her mother hawked drugs for him.
Her ideal type is someone who can tame her and let her be a woman.

Movies

You’re Not Alone (TBA), as Beverly
The Stepmother (2022), as Zoey
The Millennial (2022), as Lola Etienne and the associate producer
Swag Inc. (2019), as a supporting character
I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019), as Miss Peaches
Almost Amazing (2017), as Cara
50 Cent: The Massacre – Special Edition (2005), as a supporting character
On the Way (2004), as self and the production assistant

TV Series

Hush (AMC | 2022), as Gina
Sacrifice (BET | 2021), as Bella
Hustle In Brooklyn (BET | 2018), as self
Master of None (Netflix | 2017), as Nikki
CSI: Cyber (CBS | 2015), as a supporting character
VH1 News Presents (VH1 | 2005), as self

TV Shows

Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked (VH1 | 2021), as a guest
The Real (Syndication | 2021), as a guest
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (VH1 | 2018), as a guest
Hip Hop Squares (VH1 | 2018), as a contestant
Scared Famous (VH1 | 2017), as a guest
Wild ‘N Out (VH1 | 2017), as a guest
Bad Girls Club: East Meets West (Oxygen | 2017), as the co-host
Bad Girls Club (Oxygen | 2016), as the co-host
The Playboy Morning Show (Playboy TV | 2015), as a guest
Reality Television Awards (IEG Global | 2015), as the host
EW/Road to Ether (FilmOn.TV | 2015), as a guest
GGN: Snoop Dogg’s Double G News Network (YouTube | 2014), as a guest
106 & Park (BET | 2014), as a guest
Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself (VH1 | 2013), as a guest
The Trisha Goddard Show (ITV | 2013), as a guest
The Show with Vinny (MTV | 2013), as a guest
Black Ink Crew: New York (VH1 | 2013), as a guest
Love & Hip Hop (VH1 | 2011), as a guest
Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami (E! | 2009), as a guest

Music Video Appearances

Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (2005) – Chris Brown

Books

Chronicles of a Confirmed Bachelorette (La Femme Fatale Publishing | 2013), as the author
Underneath It All (La Femme Fatale Publishing | 2013), as the author

Quotes

“I’m constantly going through the transition of love and hate at the same time and it just makes me who I am. Erica Mena In the Concrete Jungle, there’s definitely no Southern hospitality.”

“Yeah, I’ve been in booty magazines and did music videos but guess what? I can be on Nickelodeon too if I want to!”

“You can’t ever move on without the proper closure.”

“At 26 years old, I own a house in Florida.”

“DJ Envy’s definitely talk about me, but I’m one of many. I was under the assumption that he had kids but wasn’t actually married. I found out around the time that I started filming ‘Love & Hip Hop.’ After I found out, I was still in shock because we were together for so long.”

“Having this whole wedding situation, people should warn you how stressful it is.”

“I’m definitely apologetic for my behavior but not my thoughts.”

“I was doing catalog work for a while at 14 and eventually, it was one of those days I was just moving around New York City and I got stopped by an MTV scout and I ended up doing a Jennifer Lopez look-a-like contest and I won that. Erica Mena I’m definitely that crazy, sexy cool girl.”

“I’m a Bronx girl so I definitely have my little wild factors.”

“Granted, there’s been mistakes made immaturely, but a marriage is a marriage.”

Erica Mena might not have had an easy life growing up. Furthermore, it seems as if drama finds her everywhere she goes.

Fortunately, she has the courage and persistence to get back up and persevere.