Erica Mena has grabbed the internet’s attention. This, after hard-launching her romance with apparent professional sports bettor Antonio Bibbs earlier this week. As The Shade Room previously reported, on Monday, January 26, Mena took to her Instagram Story. She shared a spicy clip of Bibbs holding her up by her bum while they posed for photos. Furthermore, in the clip, they even shared a kiss. Since then, Mena and Bibbs have seemingly confirmed their romance — letting the internet know things are official and they’re locked in. Now, The Shade Room is scrolling down memory lane and taking a look at Erica Mena’s past dating history and rumored romances.
Erica Mena’s Dating History & Romances: Raul Conde
Erica Mena’s public dating history appears to kick off with Raul Conde, the father of her oldest child, King Javien Conde. Per iHeart Radio, Raul Conde was a member of the Terror Squad and reportedly directed the music video for the group’s hit single, ‘Lean Back.’ Raul passed away in November 2023 at the age of 52 and was remembered by Fat Joe and many other industry greats.
Whos Dated Who reports that Erica Mena and Raul Conde began dating in 2004. However, the validity of that date remains uncertain. Per Bossip, the pair notably made headlines when Mena laid hands on him in 2011. The incident reportedly happened in response to Raul Conde being accused of physical abuse by Mena. The NSFW footage can be seen here.
To note, despite their alleged conflict, Mena and Conde were reportedly able to move forward with a positive, amicable relationship up until his passing.
Rumored Romances: Scott Storch
After Erica Mena and Raul Conde’s separation, she allegedly became involved with music producer Scott Storch.
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Details about their alleged fling remain scarce, but Bossip reports that they separated when “things fell apart for Storch.” Per Complex, Storch produced and wrote songs for the likes of “Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Beyoncé, Nelly, 50 Cent, Ja Rule, and Fat Joe.” He reportedly amassed a hefty fortune but allegedly blew millions on a “cocaine stash,” a mansion, and gifts allegedly for Lil’ Kim, Paris Hilton, Charli Baltimore, and others. In 2013, he was reportedly robbed at gunpoint. Complex reports that by this time, he had filed for bankruptcy.
At this time, Storch appears to have gotten his life back on track and is still producing music.
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DJ Envy
Per Bossip, in 2013, DJ Envy took to the radio airwaves to confess to cheating on his wife, Gia Casey, with Erica Mena. This came after Funk Flex allegedly took to the airwaves, spilling the tea. While on the airwaves, Envy explained why he previously called his wife on the air and asked for forgiveness.
“I started messing with somebody that was beneath me. And when I say beneath me, I mean way beneath me… A bird. Evil. A liar. Somebody that was desperate. And it’s just so pathetic. I mean, I didn’t have to feed this person no food. I didn’t have to make her feel special because she wasn’t. She was just happy to be there,” he said referring to Mena.
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Ultimately, Envy explained that he found God and was able to return to a “good” place with his wife and his family.
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To note, in 2018, Mena seemingly addressed the ordeal, implying that she had yet to tell the “truth” about what allegedly went down between her and Envy.
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Rich Dollaz
During her time on ‘Love & Hip Hop New York,’ Erica Mena shared her plans to venture into creating music. Producer Rich Dollaz stepped in to assist and things quickly turned personal — and tumultuous — for the pair.
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Cyn Santana
Also during her time on ‘Love & Hip Hop New York,’ Mena dated Cyn Santana. Their union appeared to mark her first public same-sex romance.
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However, things would ultimately come to an end between the pair when Mena briefly revisited her feelings for Rich.
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Bow Wow
Erica Mena then shocked the internet when it was revealed that she and Bow Wow got engaged. The news arrived in September 2014, per E! News. Furthermore, it followed them sharing an intense kiss while hosting ‘106 & Park.’
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Despite the engagement, Mena and Bow ultimately didn’t make it down the aisle.
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Cliff Dixon
Around 2018, Erica Mena dated basketball player and friend of Kevin Durant, Cliff Dixon.
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Although their relationship soon ended, in March 2019, Dixon was gunned down outside of a club in Atlanta. He was reportedly there celebrating his birthday. Per 11 Alive, Mena paid tribute to Dixon on social media.
“We all deal with so much. You dealt with a lot. I’m sorry this happened. Rest in forever peace. Watch over your blood sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and your mommy. I know they are so broken right now,” she reportedly wrote.
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Safaree Samuels
Erica Mena ultimately went on to find love and marriage with Safaree Samuels. Per VIBE, the pair connected while shooting for ‘Scared Famous,’ and Samuels was vying for Mena’s attention. By the end of 2018, Safaree popped the question.
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The pair tied the knot in 2019 and welcomed a daughter in 2020. However, by 2021, Samuels labeled the marriage his “biggest” mistake.
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By 2021, Mena filed for divorce — which happened to arrive before the birth of their second child. Per VIBE, Samuels was ordered to pay over $4,000 to Mena in child support. However, since then, she’s called him out on multiple occasions, accusing him of being a “deadbeat.” Most recently, a judge asserted that Mena is entitled to half of their children’s expenses being paid for by Safaree.
