The Evolution of Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris: Love, Business, and Scandals
By Dayana PrevalMarch 12 2025, Published 9:48 p.m. ET
The Breakdown: Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris' relationship timeline has been filled with romance, legal battles, and drama. During Mendeecees' incarceration, Yandy held her own as a mother and businesswoman, which later caused tension in their marriage. As they navigate new challenges, their journey continues to spark discussions about love, loyalty, and personal growth.
A lot of us know Yandy and Mendeecees from Love & Hip Hop. The couple first appeared on Love & Hip Hop: New York before eventually transitioning to Georgia and joining Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Over the years, their relationship grew popular due to the ups and downs they faced in the public eye — from Mendeecees' alleged cheating and time in jail to rumors of divorce. Let’s explore Yandy and Mendeecees' relationship timeline.
2006: Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris meet.
Yandy and Mendeecees pose for Fashion Nova.
Yandy and Mendeecees met in 2006 through an artist Yandy was managing. The artist asked Yandy to book a flight for Mendeecees, and when they met at the airport, both were surprised by their mutual attraction. Yandy had assumed Mendeecees would be a big, brolic man, while Mendeecees expected the manager he was meeting to be a man. Instead, he was surprised to see Yandy and was instantly drawn to her.
The two went for a drink, during which Mendeecees shared that he had a son. Before Yandy left her artist’s concert, she expressed that she couldn’t date her artist’s friend. Without hesitation, Mendeecees assured her that wouldn’t be a problem — he was willing to drop anything and everything for a chance to be with her. Determined to win Yandy over, Mendeecees pulled out his best game — and he succeeded.
2012: Yandy and Mendecess welcome their first child.
Yandy and Mendeecees dated for a little over 10 years and had their first child before tying the knot. Omere Harris was born on July 16, 2012. In 2014, the couple got engaged, and they welcomed their second child, Skylar Harris, on January 16, 2015.
2015: Yandy and Mendeecees get married on VH1’s ‘Love and Hip-Hop’.
In 2015, Yandy and Mendeecees got married in an episode of Love & Hip Hop. Later, it was revealed that although Yandy and Mendeecees had a wedding ceremony on camera, they didn’t legally marry until 2020 due to child support concerns.
2016: Mendeecees goes to prison for drug trafficking.
In 2016, he began serving his sentence but was released after four years. During this time, Yandy had to manage things independently. She juggled her career, raised two kids alone, and remained present for Mendeecees on multiple levels —financially, emotionally, and more.
2020: Mendeecees is released from Jail and reunited with Yandy.
Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris promote 'Mr. Santa'
Yandy and Mendeecees appeared happy to be reunited in January 2020. The couple continued to live a very public life, as they were both stars on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. However, their relationship has faced ongoing issues.
While Mendeecees was away, Yandy had to step up and grind even harder. In many ways, she was essentially a single mother, managing everything on her own and then some.
In 2024, Mendeecees expressed on Love & Hip Hop that he feels he and Yandy are heading in two different directions. He believes he is being punished for being away for four years and feels that Yandy prioritizes her business over their relationship. Yandy disagrees, stressing everything she had to do to keep their family together.
Are Yandy and Mendeeces still together? Here's an update.
As of 2025, Yandy and Mendeecees are still married. In a March 2025 episode of Love & Hip Hop, Yandy is seen chatting with fellow cast member Jessica White. Jessica reveals that her niece and Mendeecees had been messaging back and forth in the DMs. She then shows Yandy screenshots of their conversation.
Yandy responds by claiming that she was the one messaging the woman from Mendeecees' account. She doesn’t appear shocked by this new information.
Since then, the clip has gone viral, sparking debate over whether Yandy is lying to save face. Given the ups and downs in Yandy and Mendeecees’ relationship, it's unclear whether Yandy was trying to protect her man or if she’s truly in denial.
Everyone’s love story is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Yandy and Mendeecees' relationship timeline shows that sometimes there are more cloudy days than sunny ones.
Hopefully, the couple can reconnect with the reason they fell in love and continue building their family together.
