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In an exclusive interview with Vibe, "Love and Hip Hop: New York" star, Erica Mena, opens up about her engagement to host of 106 & Park, Shad Moss (Bow Wow), her past relationship with Cyn Santana and her plans on getting married and starting a family.
First, Erica clears up the rumors about Cyn.
"One thing that I learned really early on, is that you could never be friends with people who want your life. So many people started to get in her ear, and it came from people that were her friends. Coming into this relationship, or any of my relationships, it was no secret how wild and crazy I am. As soon as cameras roll, everyone wants to play a victim when they're dating Erica. From one minute to the next, me getting turned up in the club - the same thing I do with you - is a problem now because your friends make it a problem. So the best way to describe our breakup is, a lot of the worthless people in her life somehow were able to influence her. And that caused us to really have no choice but to part ways."
Many people call Erica gay or lesbian. Regarding her sexuality, Erica explains that she is openly bisexual.
"[People] are like 'You were a lesbian about a week ago, week ago.' And it does come across that way, because you guys haven't seen the show play out. So right now, it's like 'Oh, she was just with Cyn, how is she with Bow [Wow]?' Me and Bow been friends for like eight years. So how we came together was really God's work, because I'm telling you, we've crossed paths so many times, and we've been in situations. We've just, for some reason, always had this solid friendship. And the foundation that we built, eventually led us to come together. Ironically enough, we were both in relationships, breaking up, confiding in each other, and giving each other advice. It just happened.
Erica then explains when she realized she was in love with Bow Wow.
"When we did the kiss on 106 & Park. That got us both in trouble. He was dealing with someone, and I was in a relationship with Cyn. Then that kiss happened, and it put us both in the dog house with the people we were with."
Bow Wow recently went all out for Erica's birthday. She shares that their engagement was just as romantic, though less spectacular.
"It was the simplest thing. It was an 'us' moment, a few hours actually, and we were just opening up. And the way he popped the question I think was just the most romantic thing ever in life. We were by ourselves, and we were at home, and - I don't wanna give too much - but he said he got sick of me being a girlfriend. He was done, he was tired of me being a girlfriend. And that's all I'll say."
Everyone still sees Bow Wow as Lil' Bow Wow. It takes people time to see him as a grown man, but Erica quickly comes to her man's defense.
"Well that's because none of his dick pics have been leaked before."
Now that the two lovebirds are engaged, Erica explains how their two families are coming together, including the children.
"I don't wanna speak too much on his situation [daughter]. It's very touchy and there's another parent involved that I'm gonna always respect. But he is very involved in my son's life now. His mother raised him so well, that he is not only taking on being a great father to his daughter, he's an exceptional step dad to my son. And I've never brought anyone around my son. No one. For this to be the first man, and the man I'm gonna spend the rest of my life with, it's definitely a big deal for me. It's that serious to me and extremely sacred. And now, I get to share that with someone. It's dope. Now my family is really complete."
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Many people believe Erica just wants Bow Wow for his money. Erica shares her thoughts on the matter.
"The thing is that Bow stays more at my house than I do at his fancy stuff. I don't have Bow Wow money, but I have my own money. When it comes to that, he's my fiance, so now he's going to naturally take care of me. If I wanted Bow or any man for their money, I definitely would've gotten a billionaire. If you're gonna be a gold digger, be digging for the real gold. I don't even really know how to answer that, because it's just like, people are going to have their assumptions. And they have to realize, I didn't ask him to marry me. He asked me. So, if that was my intention, I think I would've threw him the pussy a long time ago."
As far as the wedding, Erica says the date is coming soon.
"We got the date. I can't share it, but I'll say it's soon. Very soon... We're definitely pulling out the punches with this one. It's gonna definitely be big. But it's strictly friends and family. He said I'm only getting married once, and to do whatever I want. So, we're going to do whatever I want."
Erica also opens up about wanting more babies.
"Yes. I want one now."
As far as reality TV, Erica says she doesn't want to pursue it after she's married.
"No. It's time to be a wife. It's time to be the woman my man needs. My man don't need a girl that's on TV, my man needs a girl by his side. That's really what it's about right now for me. It's kind of bittersweet, this whole process, especially filming this last season. Even though there's still the Erica Mena crazy stuff going on, this really is the best season ever for me... I've had a good run. I'm bowing out gracefully, on my own terms. Plants need to be repotted every once in a while, and I need to repot myself. Love & Hip-Hop has opened doors for me, it's even brought me to this position where I was actually able to host 106, and get to that level with Shad. I think it's done everything it was supposed to do for me. Now it's time to let another Erica Mena in the door."
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