It’s baffling how someone who looked after you for years, despite your troubles, would even consider being with someone who indulged in such reckless behavior: paying for prostitutes, stealing credit cards, and whatnot. Sure, Hollywood isn’t exactly known for its saints, but when someone keeps getting called out for being a manipulative thief, there’s got to be some truth to it. And one prime example of this is Safari Samuels.
I mean, seriously, why does he keep getting caught up in these scandals? His track record for manipulation, lying, and cheating is pretty damning. Just look at his past relationships with Erica Mena and Nicki Minaj – it speaks volumes about his character and the way he conducts himself.
Yeah, Erica’s been a handful for sure, and some folks think her ending up with Safari was just karma catching up. Can’t deny, she’s had her fair share of toxic moments, like when she used to go after DJ Envy’s wife, Gia Casey, all over social media and even in the middle of their affair. Then there’s her history of getting into fights left and right, both on and off Love and Hip Hop. She’s been known to push people’s buttons like it’s a hobby. And that recent mess with Spice, throwing around slurs, just proves she’s been exposed as racist more than once. And can you believe it all started because Safari decided to be petty? Dude recorded Erica talking trash about Spice and then went and spilled the beans, setting off a whole chain reaction.
But let’s not forget what Safari himself has put Erica through. Even before they split, there were red flags waving all over the place. One incident that really made people think Safari’s a manipulative jerk was when he straight-up laughed at their daughter taking a tumble and hitting her head. Then he had the nerve to turn around and blame Erica, saying stuff like, “This never happens when she’s with me alone.” Talk about messed up.
Remember all the drama with Safari when he was still dating Erica? There was that whole thing with Gabrielle Davis posting those Instagram messages supposedly from Safari, where he was pouring his heart out to her, questioning his future with Erica, and begging her to keep quiet about their relationship. It was pretty clear those messages were from when Safari and Erica were together. Then, after they split, Erica didn’t hold back in calling out Safari’s messed up behavior. Like that time she shared a voice message on her Instagram stories where Safari was caught saying he was trying to distance himself from his own kids. It was hard to figure out the full context, but you could hear Safari saying stuff like, “Nah, nah, you’re good. I’ve got my kids. That’s why I’m here. I’m getting them ready to leave.” Erica was rightfully furious, overlaying the message with her own comments like, “Imagine barely fulfilling your parenting duties as it is, yet here you are, actively trying to remove them.” And then there was that screenshot Erica shared where Safari was whining to some woman about how tough it was being with his own kids. All this came right after that video of Safari splurging on Rolex watches for Amara La Negra’s twins. It’s just unbelievable—being so generous to other people’s kids while neglecting your own is beyond messed up.
Let’s not forget the messy online spat Erica had with Safari’s girlfriend, Kimbella Matos. Erica went all out, accusing Safari of exposing his kids to questionable situations and manipulating Kimbella with messages hinting at a reunion. She even dropped a bombshell, insinuating that Safari might have been involved with a minor, suggesting something fishy between him and DJ Self’s then 15-year-old daughter.
So, Safari wasn’t just being called out for being a manipulative, cheating, absent dad but also faced allegations of something much darker. And it’s not just Erica; Nicki Minaj also aired out Safari’s dirty laundry, accusing him of manipulation and theft. Their relationship was a rollercoaster ride, with Nicki claiming in 2011 that Safari had physically attacked her with a suitcase. Remember her 2014 track “Bed of Lies”? Yeah, many believed it was about Safari, addressing his habit of spinning falsehoods. And let’s not forget their legal showdown in 2016 when Safari sued Nicki, alleging physical and emotional abuse, only to drop the case later amidst claims of extortion and theft. Drama central!
Back in 2018, their feud escalated to a whole new level, with some pretty ugly accusations flying about Safari. Nicki didn’t hold back, accusing Safari of using her money to pay for escorts while they were together, stealing her credit card, and being unwilling to put in the work. She vented her frustration, recalling instances where she had supported him financially, even offering to help him out when he turned down job opportunities. Despite everything, Nicki made it clear that she played a significant role in creating opportunities for him, suggesting that he should be grateful for the chances she gave him to make a living.
Nicki wasn’t having any of Safari’s claims that he had a hand in her songwriting before they split. She fired back, adamant that she takes full credit for her music and wasn’t about to let Safari take that away. She saw right through his attempt to manipulate the situation, playing on the stereotype of male writers in hip-hop. Taking to Twitter, she didn’t hold back, calling him out for stealing her credit card and using a lame excuse about it having “free money.” She didn’t stop there; she also exposed his lies about leaving her, revealing that he had actually begged to tag along to the EMAs in Europe.
Well, it wasn’t just Nicki making accusations; at one point, Safari claimed he ended up needing hospitalization after Nicki allegedly cut him, putting his life in jeopardy. He recounted, “Remember the night you cut me and I almost lost my life? The police and ambulance had to rush me out of the house on a stretcher, and I had to lie and say I was attempting suicide.” When incidents like that happen repeatedly, it’s a clear sign to walk away. Wait, did he say it happened more than once? The toxicity between him and Nicki reached an alarming level. In retaliation, Nicki revealed she shelled out ten thousand dollars to fix Safari’s hairline, using the same doctor who worked on Tigger. She even expressed, “I should’ve never paid for that darn hairline. It fell out again because God doesn’t like ugly. You took advantage of me, but God had other plans.”
Nicki couldn’t help but notice that Tigger’s hairline remained unchanged, while Safari’s was visibly receding. It was a hilarious observation! Imagining Tigger’s bewildered expression as his name got unexpectedly tossed into the conversation, seemingly out of nowhere, was priceless. Yet, the laughter didn’t last long as Safari fired back at Nicki. He accused her of holding onto grudges, citing her issues with DJ Self and Mona Scott. Then, he dropped a bombshell, alleging that she had given him her credit card PIN and now accused him of misuse. In the end, this exchange laid bare Safari’s alleged manipulation, exploitation of Nicki, financial dependency, and the accusation of credit card theft.
Hey Mo, have you noticed how people talk about Nicki and Safari’s breakup? It’s like they think Safari was more upset about losing his cushy lifestyle than the actual relationship. When he hooked up with Erica, she was all over social media and reality TV, and Safari probably thought he’d get the same perks by being with her. But boy, was he wrong! Instead of coasting, he had to hustle hard, pushing his not-so-great music, resorting to OnlyFans, and jumping from one reality show to the next. Unlike his time with Nicki, being with Erica meant real work, and maybe he blamed her for it, especially with her bringing two kids into the mix.
And it seems like this cycle repeats with other women too. What a mess, right? Anyway, what’s your take on Safari Samuels and his manipulative moves? I bet you’ve got some thoughts on that, feel free to spill ’em in the comments below!
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