VH1’s Love & Hip Hop New York stars Yandy Smith and husband Mendeecees Harris received some not-so-great news Tuesday.

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Harris was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for his involvement in a huge drug ring. He apparently transported lots of cocaine and heroine throughout the state of New York, including the Rochester area.

Harris spoke at the sentencing Tuesday with Smith in the audience holding their daughter, Skylar, who was born back in January.

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He did apologize “for any trouble I have caused the city of Rochester” and said that he has changed since becoming a father.

“Ever since (having children) I’ve been trying to right my wrongs.”

In addition to children Skylar and Amir with Smith, he is also father to Mendeecees, Jr. and another child from previous relationships.

Fans saw much of Harris’ legal troubles play out on Love & Hip Hop New York. In one of the seasons, Smith was having trouble getting him a bail hearing as he spent roughly a year in jail. He was released in time to start taping season five on bail, and the two even tied the knot on live television in a special Love & Hip Hop wedding segment that aired on Memorial day.

Smith spoke out on Instagram and thanked fans for their support.

“We finally have closure and are prepared and ready for all the future holds.”


Harris also made a special message on Instagram and encouraged young men not to follow his path. Check it out.

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. Young men let my life be an example to you now before it's too late. Better who you are now in your children's lives and in society so you can change the path of your fate. Lack of opportunities, a fatherless home, the unforgiven neighborhood and circumstances you grew up in can no longer be your excuse. Trust me I tried. And it doesn't make the pain your family feels any different. Young man educate your self and break the cycle. Don't become a number on the DOA (dead on arrival) list or on the incarceration list. To my wife and children you are all strong and well prepared for this. This is just another brick laid down towards our house of happily ever after , walk with your head held high knowing I would never past the buck and put another family through what we have endured. Continue to walk in faith and love as you've done so well. To my peoples thank you for all the encouragement and support please continue to encourage my family. Thank you again all. A photo posted by Mendeecees Harris (@mendeecees) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:49am PST


The couple will still star in this season of Love & Hip Hop New York that begins on December 14 at 8/7c on VH1.

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