Reality TV personality from Love & Hip Hop, Erica Mena is a mother of three; Legend Brian Samuels, King Javien Conde, and Safire Majesty Samuels. There in any corner her children, and each of their stories unique to the story—she has lived through motherhood and relationships. Let’s dive into the details of each child and understand the significant role they play in Erica Mena’s life.
Legend Brian Samuels
Legend Brian Samuels, the youngest of Erica Mena’s children, was born on June 28, 2021. He is the second child that Erica shares with her ex-husband, Safaree Samuels, a rapper and television personality. Legend’s early life was marked by challenges, as he spent some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after his birth, a situation that left Erica feeling both scared and guilty. Despite the difficulties, this experience strengthened her resolve as a mother, and she has frequently spoken about how her children inspire her to be strong and resilient.
Two-year-old Legend grew up in a post-divorce lifestyle. His parents’ marriage, which spilled onto the pages of tabloids even before he was born when his father had an affair with a model while in between marriages to Ono and her eldest birthchild-singer Cathy McGowan. The mother of three has been open about the difficulties that come with co-parenting and appeared to be focused on maintaining peaceful unity for her kids. Given that Legend means “heroic or remarkable person,” it seems only appropriate that he has remained somewhat of a guiding light during tough times for Erica. His influence on her life reigns over Erica, causing her to take in stride first the health of his children and then after herself.
King Javien Conde
King Javien Conde, born on March 1, 2007, is Erica Mena’s first child, whom she had with her former partner, Raul Conde, a rapper and music video director. Erica was just 19 years old when she welcomed King, and she has often credited his birth with shaping her approach to life and motherhood. King’s early years were spent in the spotlight, but as he grew older, he chose to step away from public attention, preferring to live a more private life.
Seventeen-year-old King has become known for his intelligence and deep thought. He made it clear that he wants to live a quiet life, something Erica has respected by only providing the rare peek at his world. His relationship with his mother has been very positive, although they have butted heads in the past—most notably on issues of vaccination when King took a controversial pro-vaccine stance, which led to a now-infamous spat between him and Erica.
King’s journey has also not been the first time he has taken an academic path, with reports claiming that he participates in dual enrollment programs and earns college credits during high school. King has overcome the disadvantages of being a celebrity child and established his authority with an identity based on authenticity, individuality, and strong values.
Safire Majesty Samuels
The arrival of Erica’s only daughter, Safire Majesty Samuels, came into the world on February 3, 2020. The tot is Erica’s first with Safaree Samuels, and her arrival was a fancy event that included an extravagant Met Gala-themed baby shower. For Safire’s early days, fans celebrated her, though Erica took care to keep her baby daughter’s face off of social media to maintain some sense of privacy.
Erica features her three-year-old daughter, Safire, heavily in her social media posts, where she hails her as the center of her universe. Safire, derived from the meaning “a precious gem” and a state of “majesty,” describes how deeply Erica feels for her daughter. Despite the challenges of her parents breaking up, Safire appears to be well and thriving with both Erica and Safaree involved in raising their child.
In fact, Erica recently revealed that Safire is different from her first child King largely because of the place she was in when he arrived. Safire’s happy and lively character has renewed Erica’s sense of life. Erica jokes that her daughter keeps her ‘put’ whenever she gets carried away with making work too difficult.
The Bottom Line
Erica Mena’s motherhood journey has been full of such highs & lows, but her children: Legend Brian Samuels, King Javien Conde & Safire Majesty Samuels are forever the best things she ever did. King was like her first child and all the growing pains that come along with being a young mother. Safire & Legend are true reflections of her at this time in her life, each painting a different chapter. But there amidst it all, lies the love of a mother despite hardships, and Erica’s story with her children is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to her family.
Erica’s experience illustrates the internal struggles that women face in their lives. It highlights both the difficulties of motherhood and the immense love we pour into being mothers, no matter the cost. As Erica moves through the rest of her new life, her children will most likely be at its center and see to it that she remains steady in whatever storms might come.
