'Love & Hip Hop New York' Star Mendeecees Sentenced To 8 Years Of Prison, Releases Statement

Love & Hip Hop New York star Mendeecees Harris has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty for drug charges. 

His wife, Yandy Smith-Harris, who also stars on the show, took to Instagram to express gratitude for the support of her fans.

"You have no idea how much your love and encouragement means," she wrote. "We finally have closure and are prepared and ready for all the future holds. God and love always prevails."

In the new extended trailer for the upcoming season of LHHNY, we see Mendeecees talking to his son and telling him how he'll have to go away. WATCH HERE.

Mendeecees took full responsibility for his actions and released a special message on his Instagram earlier:

“I want you all to understand something. I completely accept responsibility for all that is going on. My transition to be a better person a productive person started well before this case. However in my past I made some bad decisions. Young men let my life be an example to you now before it’s too late. Better who you are now in your children’s lives and in society so you can change the path of your fate. Lack of opportunities, a fatherless home, the unforgiven neighborhood and circumstances you grew up in can no longer be your excuse. Trust me I tried. And it doesn’t make the pain your family feels any different. Young man educate your self and break the cycle. Don’t become a number on the DOA (dead on arrival) list or on the incarceration list. To my wife and children you are all strong and well prepared for this. This is just another brick laid down towards our house of happily ever after , walk with your head held high knowing I would never past the buck and put another family through what we have endured. Continue to walk in faith and love as you’ve done so well. To my peoples thank you for all the encouragement and support please continue to encourage my family. Thank you again all.”

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