Hazel-E On Erica Mena's Love & Hip Hop "Monkey" Controversy

Back in 2017, Hazel-E let her Twitter fingers get the best of her as she referred to Black women as "monkeys." Now, fast forward a few years later and Erica Mena is currently on the receiving end of that conversation. We asked Hazel what she thinks of the situation and she didn't hold back! Check out the full interview NOW, right here on our KZbin channel.
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[@latoyanicole6243]

Now this one thing I can agree with hazel on

[@tylamckinley5812]

That's right this is Ms t y l a that's right girl speaking

[@keairrar]

Same

[@tamradillonittybittysiddit1536]

Don't let THEM confuse y'all it's the SAME !!!

[@7Bambi19]

This is the most mature thing I've ever heard her say! She didn't try to come for her, cuss, or be shady! Some ppl surprise u when u least expect it...

[@bajanqueenqueenofhearts2344]

Exactly 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@generationzmedia]

And the correction that it was colorism for her, not racism, I know she's a little more educated now.

[@danajohnson7827]

YEAH SHE GREW UP❗lots of them dont grow.

[@egordon1020]

She took it on the chin and let herself be educated on the matter... Erica Mena is trash

[@atlanajohnson294]

Definitely growing for sure ❤

[@dreamkitty]

yup. i guess she took iyanla serious when she went on that show and they discussed colorism. we love to see growth through redirection

[@deej9]

She definitely learned

[@ladythedawnpoet]

Hazel has GROWNNN‼️‼️IM SO PROUD OF HER And this was soooo spot on‼️🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@France0628]

you do not know this woman...

[@wakeupluv]

​@@France0628Neither do you😂

[@KimikoSumi-qr4yp]

Yes, because it used to seem as though she didn't care AT ALL and wasn't trying to care, either💜

[@Gloria-dr9jo]

I respect Hazel for taking accountability for her mistake. She owned up to it.

[@cocoadollcustoms4292]

“ it wasn’t racism it was colorism “ respect to her for recognizing EXACTLY what she did wrong and standing in it

[@Adametevecanal]

Colorism what are u tzlking about i am black i just said to black people be focused about bullshit, they invented word to argue about innapropriate behaviour

[@Savannah_Caruso]

😂😂😂

[@user-pp8eu2sr9g]

I love Hazel E

[@tiffanybrown368]

Because colorism isn’t racism golden child. It’s labeled colorist because she’s black but that statement is rooted in racism. Her pale skin mother taught her that. Many mixed ppl are actually racist!! Surprise

[@sisiscastle3573]

Damn Hazel, I was not ready for you to give it up like that sis. Bravo. We respect a self aware sistah who takes accountability!!!!!

[@libbymills4432]

Yes!

[@KrystalAlcaide]

Nobody cares 😂

[@sisiscastle3573]

@@KrystalAlcaide 1.1k did and you cared enough to comment sooooo🙄

[@riveraspen2745]

Stay bitter@@KrystalAlcaide

[@Tatorrella]

@@KrystalAlcaide waiting for your reply, im bored😂

[@Gloria-dr9jo]

"colorism within the Black community has been a serious emotional and psychological battle. We, as a black community, we have to do better.

[@oneonly215]

Gotta do better in every aspect of this life agreed

[@pookie32]

Amen!!! But Remember when you know better you do better!👌🏾

[@tiffanybrown368]

You think colorism will stop?? NEVER!! Black men and black women uphold colorism. Black men will tell you anything other than black is beautiful, black men have their preferences. Black women are bitter to darker skinned women, we make fun of them, give them nicknames, belittle them…. Whole time psychologically we are wishing we were lighter so we can get ahead, maybe society will treat us better etc…. It all boils down to black ppl as a hold we are weak, have no morals or standards, stand up for nothing, will fight wars for every other group except for themselves…. We are sick

[@user-dh5rb4xi7t]

Erica & Cyn both thought BM preferred them/ better than.. However got played & done dirty but in front of the world by their "BM" they both had kids with.

[@KeyanuOhioChick]

Right & I lmao in my head cause they thought they was hot stuff. They got humbled real quickly

[@cherrylemccoy2979]

That’s exactly what they thought. They were played and embarrassed.

[@Roxy-nn5vt]

They think they can insult BW because they have black children. When their children grow up and see these videos smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Marisa-kq7gk]

@@Roxy-nn5vtbiracial children…this isn’t slavery times the one drop rule doesn’t apply

[@MizzKru]

For Erica is funny because every blk man she got with left her weirdo ssa.

[@missiva2714]

Hazel definitely gained my respect ❤

[@lyricgraysonsnikkie3122]

Same

[@mak28busted]

Me too. I'm so impressed 👏🏾

[@missiva2714]

FIRST you see I'm pretty so b 4real @dangamaas You have to be impressed by people that actually take accountability for their actions, especially when they've made mistakes!! Especially now, where it's so many people who don't care about how, what they say or how it affects others. Yes, it's very commendable of her.

[@veronicaferguson5523]

Me to proud of her. For that

[@jasminerodgers9553]

That part

[@taniaeff8834]

I am not a Hazel E fan but this here I can totally agree on!!

[@user-lg1ye7xo2m]

I THINK SHES COOL WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES

[@taniaeff8834]

@@user-lg1ye7xo2m absolutely, we all do. I haven’t seen her in a while and I know people change.

[@hellyxanhellz1944]

@@user-lg1ye7xo2mshe literally did the same thing Erica did 😂😂😂 but iyanla fix my life helped that

[@ChocolateGoddess83]

Agreed

[@EmpressShari1]

You made the statement I wanted to make! 😂 and Thank You 🫡✨️🙌

[@Tasheaj]

I got so tired of people calling Erica a colorist…I was like she is not black that B is racist!! So thank you Hazel for making that difference

[@Sarahslater99]

If you saw Hazel’s episode on fix my life, you know how remorseful she was when she realized her mistake. Erica has no remorse. Not just for the Spice situation, but for every offense she’s committed against another woman.

[@KeyanuOhioChick]

Exactly 💯

[@harleyquinn4470]

Erica is reckless with her mouth then when someone confronts her she acts like she wants to fight and starts screaming or throws a drink so security can grab her up when she said that they should've let Spice whop her ass

[@heychardai5870]

It’s the growth for meeeee. Yes Hazel!!!!!!

[@glocktaviousbrown5420]

She ain’t grew cause she still a hater

[@user-ti6vd1vw3c]

@@glocktaviousbrown5420she in that time too

[@BreezyBeKind422]

Never thought I’d say it, but I completely agree with everything Hazel is saying

[@CMH4U]

Me too ! I couldn't stand Hazel for what she did to Katt Williams and some of the racist bs she tried and lost at ! karma came for Hazel Real quick ! She almost died from cosmetic surgery and she's still hideous !

[@NoLiesTold85]

​@@CMH4UKatt probably taught her some stuff. 😊

[@Kytt-ko8bf]

​@@NoLiesTold85 and that part no lies told for sure

[@toyia8158]

@@CMH4UALL FACTS!!!!!

[@hellyxanhellz1944]

@@NoLiesTold85no iyanla fix my life did

[@HeauxTalesTarot]

I never thought I would say this but hazel definitely ate that and I loved her transparency

[@Ashholaay]

REALEST thingggggg Hazel has EVER SAID!!!!!!

[@tiffanymatsvai]

“In the past you called someone a monkey…” that sentence is wild 😜 😅

[@BlackberryTitties]

😂😂😂

[@hhalutzim]

Lmaooo trust me

[@cutiepiea3687]

Took me tf out 😂

[@Karamel.Peachez]

Sent me on a trip I wasn’t ready for😂😂

[@brianamichelle9024]

Lmaaaaooo I’m reposting and so done!!! 😂😂😂

[@quanyaisiaferguson8840]

It’s definitely refreshing to see people giving hazel her props right here because she definitely spoke facts!

[@geni412]

We’ve all said some colorist ish in the black community towards one another but when you know better you do better. She’s absolutely right about them.

[@MsDee409]

​@@geni412 So right!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@islandbeauty3540]

Yesss Hazel! 👏 👏 Please speak on it..and it's the "taking the black D and thinking their black" for meee! 🎯 😅

[@Mo-ug6zn]

I just clapped so loud!!!! Say that ish Hazel E!!!

[@destinysky3816]

Hazel shows so much growth. She was on Ilyanla Fix My Life and she apologized to every for making colorist comments. Now she understand the assignment!

[@brandywine5689]

This is true, however, if my memory services me correctly prior to Iyanla gathering her together on her show Hazel stood ten toes down on her colorist statements! Also the only reason anyone thought she was "another race" is because Hazel said she was half Puerto Rican and how her mama told her to stay anyway from black girls because we would be jealous of her and hate on her becauseshe was lightskin! Now I give Hazel credit for her growth but I only give her partial credit because it had to be drilled into her head why she was wrong before she finally saw the era of her ways! But she did see the era of her ways and that's what truly matters at the end of the day!

[@SpiceyKy]

​@brandywine5689 Of course it would have to be drilled into her head if her MOTHER reared her that way. Think about what YOU just said. That's like a child being raised in the Arian Nation. It would take an act of GOD to change his beliefs as an adult. But once he does, everyone commends him. This is just a case of her being light skinned. Just like her MAMA taught her. But now she's learning to be the bigger woman and not need your forgiveness because she WAS convinced. Now your turn!

[@Cigana-Da-Estrada]

Sorry, but my dad (who is black and the same shade as me) told me the same thing when I was growing up-- that darker-skinned black girls would be jealous and would not like me. My experience was that he was right, at least partially. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Whether it was because I'm light-skinned or some other reason, I have no idea. All I know is that the majority of darker-skinned girls treated me with animosity and didn't like me when they knew nothing about me. As far as my experience as an adult, I couldn't really tell you, because I avoid other women because I don't need the bullshit that comes with hanging out with them. But the few women I do hang around don't treat me like that, so maybe it was just children being cruel. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SpiceyKy]

@Cigana-Da-Estrada We've all had trauma at the end of the day. I grew up in the 70s when it light skin was in. But the darker girls were horrible to me. Yet, I watched how my family treated the darker folks bad. And teased and bullied us lighter folks until we literally CRIED. Eventually I realized we're all just showing SELF hate. And that's all it is to it.

[@Cigana-Da-Estrada]

@@SpiceyKy I definitely agree with you on the last part. My grandma (my father's mother) raised me, she was brown-skinned. Out of her 4 kids, 3 were my color, only my aunt came out brown-skinned like her. From what they've told us about when they were growing up, my aunt was teased for being "too dark", and the 3 lighter siblings weren't "black enough". 🥴 I used to wish that I was darker so that people would stop thinking I was adopted or left on my grandma's doorstep as a baby. Maybe it all comes back to that "wanting what you can't have" and everyone just wishes they were something that they're not. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I do love being black though, I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@bricbrac28]

She was so likable on this interview, very honest and respectful

[@kimbates7201]

She hit it right on the nail! That is real growth.

[@lifewiththebuddafly2589]

She said "yall mad cause yall can't pass a brown paper bag test" hazel was WELL aware when she was saying what she was saying

[@tiffparker-kq3ft]

When Hazel said “You’re not sorry!” I felt that. One time my brothers Hispanic wife got drunk one night at a family event she called my brother the N word multiple times when they got into a disagreement in another room. I then heard my brother say “I don’t like when you call me that” and she just laughed. When I confronted my brother about it he told me it wasn’t my issue and I was just in shock. I have never looked at her the same and her and my brother have 2 small children together which they keep distant from our side of the family. I hope one day my brother can come to realize how wrong his wife is and what she may pass down to their children.

[@tikaroxanne7286]

Your brother doesn’t like being black so it doesn’t bother him as much as it should. He is okay with her keeping her kids from their black side?? They love black peen but hate black women…

[@tsade6119]

Wow your brother need to Grow some balls and stop being blinded by light skin

[@danabenson4125]

That's how they are. They have blk kids and think they have an exception to be downright offensive. She is horrible to call him that, even when he asked her not to do it.

[@hersheybliss8620]

@@danabenson4125those are not black kids

[@ShaynieB]

Your brother is lost. And weak. And his chick is a racist.

[@susieq6764]

Hazel ain’t telling no lies, and you can hear the growth in her❤

[@Dolphinboi]

Did hazel ever apologize for her homophobic comments? She hasn’t grown

[@pinkrose4322]

​@@DolphinboiGood grief. Let it go. Damn. Smh

[@Dolphinboi]

@@pinkrose4322 No. I don’t have to. You’re big mad. She’s homophobic

[@darlynejean-noel259]

Yes Hazel! I love that she is growing and understands the difference. Knowing accountability, in the past her ignorance bothered me. Now she comprehends her mistakes and accountability is beautiful. BIG UPS SHE MEANS WHAT SHE SAYS

[@keishawnlight]

THE GROWTH! Hazels been through a lot of social media backlash some provoked and others not but i’m glad she’s more educated, speaking with so much sense, and seem more calm. ! I LOVE WHEN PPL BECOME ENLIGHTENED.

[@emonbooker1260]

I agree with hazel just be a grown woman about it and take responsibility for your own actions... Don't downplay or justify it , you made your bed now you gotta sleep in it .

[@Funkyjunkmail]

Well said Miss Hazel 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@muymami25ify]

I can appreciate the growth hazel !

[@keoniaburns2626]

Now, that's a grown women reply that made sense from Hazel... I applaud her.

[@fra593]

I never thought I would be saying this, but I agree with Hazel 1000%. She took accountability and I respect that.

[@jazziehuggins7764]

Yall need yo get that Hazel has grown tf up PERIOD!

[@Janettee_]

🎯🎯 I actually agree can’t even lie bout it it’s right

[@Dolphinboi]

Did hazel ever apologize for her homophobic comments? No. I don’t have to think she’s grown or accept her apology

[@TyieshaBlack-om1nx]

Am so proud of Hazel never thought she would be this mature woman

[@CookingWithFatt]

Hazel looking good and making sense. I like it. Keep blossoming Hazel 🌺

[@susieq6764]

I love how she clarified first of all I’m black, so you can’t say it’s racism😂

[@motheraphrikah9415]

Exactly

[@luzcannon9753]

I though she was 100% white. No?

[@bigbootybryana]

​@@luzcannon9753nah, just a lite skin black woman she had black features she used to have a bigger nose but got cosmetic surgery, because she was bullied

[@susieq6764]

@@luzcannon9753 lol I guess that’s your perception and she’s 100% black and to me she behaves like a woman I’ve never seen her act or try to be white or black she will rep her culture for sure 😁 but that’s just my perception

[@drereadus7992]

where on earth does hazel look white.....@@luzcannon9753

[@EverythingInJesus]

Wow, at first I was like why are we still giving her screen time BUT then the analysis of her situation and Erica’s! Let’s give it up for sis Hazel! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@Jazzmen-Reign]

Facts! 🎯

[@jessannreece5672]

Ok Hazel! Its giving GROWTH 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lunarblake]

wow. that comment is something i was never able to look past when it came to hazel but i’m very glad she acknowledged she was wrong. and she’s right erica is not sorry, she’s just like evelyn lozada, rotten to the core.

[@yvonnejackson3248]

Interesting that Erica allegedly said she wants to be Bernice's color🤔 I wonder if that's why in some of her pictures she looks so dark...

[@jessicamcdaniels2337]

@@yvonnejackson3248Right! She’s rocking a spray now. Evelyn Lozada is too. Now all of a sudden after the backlash they wanna get darker 😑 they aren't fooling anybody

[@Bri-ss1gu]

I’m pleasantly surprised by Hazel’s response. She has finally taken ownership of how offensive and colorist her comments have been in the past, and it seems like she has genuinely learned from it. I’m glad she’s holding both herself and Erica accountable.

[@Dolphinboi]

Did hazel ever apologize for her homophobic comments? No. I don’t have to think she’s grown and I don’t accept her apology

[@DaGoddessK]

This is growth!!!!!! So proud of hazel!!! Yaaa ma’am!!!!

[@Mrs.313FreedomFighter]

FACTS! Hazel I respect you so much QUEEN for what you said. Because originally you didn’t own your mistake and as a Black Woman you took the time to get educated on the ignorance of what you said and owned it! YOU ROCK!❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰❤️👸🏽

[@cyco1978]

She ate that‼️

[@Akeya555]

Ok hazel ate this up proud of her for taking accountability

[@samonebeauford2145]

Hazel E surprised me with her comment. Really shows her growth!!!! Yes Hazel E!! YESSSSSS!!!!

[@nakiacorbin8350]

I always liked Hazel E, I like how she would stand up for herself on Love and Hip Hop

[@joywebb6964]

I wasn't even going to click on this cuz once I sent her I said oh no she just said a lot of f***** up s*** about dark skin women but now I see the growth. Thank you for being woman enough to own up to your mistake and that you learn from it

[@nubianwarriorgoddess9341]

She was sexually violated by dark skin girls when she was a little girl and that's why she hated dark skin girls it's lovely to see she's healed and takes accountability for her actions

[@joywebb6964]

@@nubianwarriorgoddess9341 thanks for explaining. I didn't know that. I'm sorry that she had to experience that. I'm glad she was able to educate herself that all dark skin women are not bad people.

[@Dolphinboi]

@@nubianwarriorgoddess9341your excusing her past colorism

[@queenkiki9695]

I salute Hazel E for taking account like Erica Mena this is when you on your grown woman ish she most definitely got my respect 👌💯👏🏾💕

[@ReasonablySpeaking9808]

She has learned and she’s showing real growth. We see you Hazel.

[@lovetteewing1786]

Spoken like a woman who has grown full circle, i love this for her!😊❤

[@wandamathis2139]

Now Hazel spoke the truth on this one

[@yikes5522]

It wasn’t a mistake it was a choice and she meant it from the bottom of her racist heart !

[@SpiceyKy]

Can't be racist against your own race. YOU are NOT paying attention!!!

[@faythshorter5514]

Yep!

[@unbothered2023]

😂😂😂

[@AyeJye]

Exactly

[@lynnmonet7282]

Facts! People love calling bad choices a mistake. It makes an apology seem fake if it was a choice 💯

[@Dr.PhD-10]

Proud of Hazel🎉

[@millertymehomechef7909]

She really has been working on herself I’m proud

[@Nika559]

I agree 💯 with Hazel. Hazel has shown so much growth! I have gained much respect for me.

[@erickabell4107]

What Erica said wasn't a mistake. Like Prego it's in there. Embedded in her mind and subconscious

[@jr8694]

Lol my dad is the only person I heard say like prego it's in there until now

[@Dolphinboi]

Was hazel e’s colorism not a mistake?

[@dhynacash4114]

Wow, Hazel is well-educated on this topic, and I love everything about her response.

[@mia.falema]

Hazel always gonna keep it 100

[@Dolphinboi]

Except when she was being colorist and homophobic

[@uglylilmemea1363]

I felt that part when she was like women who have black kids think they are black my mom i swear only had black kids so she didnt seem racist but man i heard her say alot of racist stuff sp im like i cant back you mom

[@sinverrette9803]

Wow.. I really despise people like that..we go through enough.

[@RandMdiscussions]

I'm pleasantly surprised by her response! 👏

[@Toxica9944]

I love her growth. I’m here for it. Yass girl!

[@angiebee2967]

I don’t even like Hazel, but this was right on point!

[@MelsRedPhone]

Hazel has grown 🤲🏽

[@trecelesliefloguth4727]

It could not have said any better than this.

[@melb9514]

Yes! Great response Hazel! 👏👏👏👏

[@kdubbswinston3673]

I see you Hazel E!!! 👏👏👏👏👏💯🤗

[@FirstladyGibson]

Big big big facts!!!

[@keneshamack271]

Okay Hazel I see and hear you boo, she has really grown, and keep pushing forward queen!!!!

[@Pink_celeb420]

See Hazel, that is growth right there! 👏🏾

[@TIFFANYBUTTERFLY]

Hazel looks pretty in this clip. I also agree with everything she said.

[@ev571]

Bring Hazel back ❤

[@jamesnorris9637]

Facts! Hazel preaching the truth.

[@smitchell4094]

When I say!!! “Wel moda fukn said” 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@shanclay]

Hazel E spoke facts

[@hellojewels9371]

You better tell it Hazel E!

[@deniseabrams7212]

Thank you Hazel for speaking fact's 💯💯💯💯

[@tamekamartinez6024]

Wait a damn min she grown grown as tf. Okay I’m kinda liking you now…still on the fence but it’s a start. Keep on growing we here supporting and waiting. To many of us putting us down.

[@missyadams3542]

Ummmm.... she said what she said!!! #BOOM #BANG #POW

[@mystikintentions3124]

❤I finally agree with this girl

[@kimee757]

Education is key... Hazel found that out & she owned it.

[@shanb4520]

I agree with Hazel! Well said!!

[@jamal_eboni4]

Love Hazel!! She spoke nothing but facts!

[@queenbeaute9967]

YESS Ms Hazel👏🏾 loving the Growth ,Accountability& Elevation 🙌🏾🥰

[@NicoleS2023]

Facts 🔥

[@TheGeminiEffect32]

I actually agree with Hazel on this.

[@adriannedixon-gu5bw]

❤. The truth is some of these women aren't comfortable with themselves all the way around, with fake everything. Pulled , tugged, stuffed and filled with whatever they think makes them look appealing colored (tanned, tanning) or not. When the true beauty is being exactly who you are.

[@DoubleDutchMedia]

The way I sipped my wine just now 😂 hazel please keep growing it looks so good on you!

[@sheliawatts8170]

Hazel E is right wrong is wrong

[@tiffweaver9300]

For once I can agree with Hazel E

[@jadat4]

God I love how she answered this question

[@shamirabarnes4640]

Very Well Worded Hazel 👏🏾👏🏾 And I Don’t Typically Agree With Her On Things 💯

[@user-om6mn6gf5t]

Hazel always made good sense you can tell she was always the one on the show with some moral consciousness the rest didn’t care about anyone but themselves

[@yessitsbritt1440]

Hazel has never bn my cup of tea ..but I actually think she's a beautiful woman ..idnt know why ppl always come for her looks ..we all have to grow into our own ..her daughter is beautiful as well ..I'm happy for her growth

[@MostBlackmalesaredownlow]

Featurrism is why they came at her. It was black women coming for her, and her response was mean, but it was in response to her sisters coming at her.

[@Dolphinboi]

@@MostBlackmalesaredownlowYou’re excusing her colorism. So weird

[@MostBlackmalesaredownlow]

@@Dolphinboi you're excusing feauturrism

[@andriajefferson8902]

Okay Hazel, WE SEE YOU!!!!! GROWTH!!!! It's a beautiful thang hunny!!! ❤❤

[@sandragrecko5841]

Congrats sis. I can see your growth.

[@JaiMeideax]

They say a broken clock is right twice a day..

[@marshaundaalmon8425]

Truth Facts 💥💯💥😍

[@rachelalexis3392]

okayyyyy hazel we love to see growth !!!!! yes