Mendeecees Harris Speaks Out Following 8-Year Prison Sentence: "I Made Some Bad Decisions"

A photo posted by Mendeecees Harris (@mendeecees) on Nov 15, 2015 at 8:16pm PST

Mendeecees Harris is finally speaking out after he was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this week. Yandy Smith's husband claims that he "made some bad decisions" in his past but will not let that change who he is today.

Mendeecees Harris from Love & Hip-Hop New York has finally been sentenced for his past in drug trafficking. Harris plead guilty back in April. Harris has been free under a bail agreement that states his earnings from the show and club appearances are given to the federal government. Harris married LHHNY star #YandySmith and welcomed their newborn earlier this year. #MendeeceesHarris #LHHNY Prayers to the Harris family during this difficult time. A photo posted by The Shade Room (@theshaderoominc) on Dec 1, 2015 at 10:19am PST

According to Democrat and Chronicle, the Love & Hip Hop New York star was sentenced to eight years on Tuesday for his part in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved shipping large amounts of cocaine and heroin from downstate New York to the Rochester area.

In court his wife held on to their youngest child, Skylar, as he told the judge and the court that he was sorry "for any trouble I have caused the city of Rochester."

The father of four claimed that his children helped him become a better person and learn from his past. "Ever since (having children), I've been trying to right my wrongs," the 37-year-old said to the U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci Jr. during his sentencing.

After learning his fate, Harris took to Instagram where he made a statement where he claimed that he takes full responsibility for his actions. “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,” he admitted.

He also wanted young men to let him be an example of what they shouldn’t be doing. He wanted young men to look at him and make sure they don’t repeat his mistakes and getting locked up.

“Young men educate yourself and break the cycle. Don’t become a number on the DOA (dead on arrival) list or on the incarceration list.”

 #MendeeceesHarris shares a heartfelt letter about his eight year sentencing #LHHNY (view prior article)

A photo posted by The Shade Room (@theshaderoominc) on Dec 1, 2015 at 12:16pm PST

MStars News wants to know, do you think Harris deserves the time he was sentenced too? Why or why not?