Yandy Smith Exposes Shocking Secrets About Husband Mendeecees Harris

Reality TV couple Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris, famous for their appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: New York,” have always been open about the ups and downs in their marriage.

Over the years, their relationship has endured infidelity, prison time, and ongoing drama with Mendeecees’ exes and children from previous relationships.

The couple married in a lavish televised ceremony before Mendeecees began serving an eight-year prison sentence for drug trafficking. At the time, he already had a son, Little Mendeecees, with ex-girlfriend Samantha, and two children with Yandy: Omere and Skylar.

The birth of another son, Aasim, with Erica, another ex, sparked heated confrontations on “Love & Hip Hop,” with Samantha and Erica often joining forces to criticize Mendeecees and Yandy over his infidelities and the complicated timelines.

While Mendeecees was incarcerated, drama escalated both on and off the screen. During a reunion episode, he called in to discuss his past with Erica, and Yandy faced public criticism for maintaining her relationship with him during his prison term.

Despite the backlash, Yandy was there to welcome him home when he was released after five years.

Now, the couple is tackling their relationship issues head-on by joining VH1’s “Couples Retreat.”

The show brings together celebrity couples—including Ray J and Princess Love, Rashida and Kirk Frost, and others—to work on their relationships with the help of experts like psychic Lara Foster, tantra specialist Debbie Ward Erickson, relationship expert Dr. Russell Kawakami, and life coach AJ Johnson.

A recent Instagram post by Yandy showed her and Mendeecees in a serious conversation, with the caption indicating that Mendeecees had asked for space. This led fans to speculate about a possible separation.

Many questioned why women put up with such behavior, while others expressed support for Yandy, who has often been the backbone of the relationship.

Yandy and Mendeecees celebrated their anniversary in May, with Yandy posting a heartfelt message thanking her husband for helping her mature. However, not all is perfect.

Mendeecees recently joked online that Yandy hates when he shaves his beard, highlighting the everyday quirks and tensions in their marriage.

The couple’s family life has also been the subject of public scrutiny. After Mendeecees’ release, rumors swirled that Yandy had kicked out her foster daughter, Infinity Gillard, due to New York laws prohibiting felons from living with foster children. Yandy addressed critics, insisting she would always support her husband.

On “Couples Retreat,” the couple’s issues were laid bare. Yandy expressed feeling unsupported, especially as her career flourished while Mendeecees was in prison.

She worried that if he praised her too much, she might become “bigheaded” and leave him. Mendeecees, feeling ganged up on, walked out of a coaching session but later returned. The experts advised them to work on mutual consideration, patience, and communication.

Yandy also defended her decision regarding her foster daughter, explaining it was due to the teen’s refusal to stop seeing someone who was causing trouble.

Despite their struggles, Yandy and Mendeecees continue to share their journey openly, showing that even after years of turmoil, they are committed to working on their marriage and family.