Who Is Samantha Wallace? Age, Boyfriend, Height, Salary, Now

Samantha Wallace gained recognition as a reality television personality through her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: New York” during seasons five through seven, with a notable supporting role in season seven.

Known for her complex co-parenting dynamics with Mendeecees Harris and conflicts with Yandy Smith, Wallace has since transitioned to a more private life.

Samantha Wallace Quick Facts

Samantha Wallace Age, Biography, Education

Love & Hip Hop star Samantha Yvonne Wallace was born on March 14, 1983, in the heart of Brooklyn, New York City.

At 42 years old, she’s the baby of the family, with three older brothers and one older sister.

Her mom, Kim Wallace, has popped up on Love & Hip Hop: New York, always ready to back her daughter in a fight.

Some chatter went online, nothing solid, hinting that Kim might not be Samantha’s biological mom or that she’s had struggles with substance abuse.

No proof backs that up, though.

Samantha keeps tight-lipped about her dad.

A Pisces through and through, she’s 5 feet 5 inches tall and carries that Brooklyn grit wherever she goes.

Samantha didn’t just lean on reality TV for her career.

She put in the work at CUNY New York City College of Technology, snagging a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management back in 2014.

That degree’s been a solid foundation for her work in dental hygiene, showing she’s got a practical side beyond the TV drama.

Samantha Wallace & Mendeecees Harris

Samantha’s Love & Hip Hop fame kicked off because of her history with Mendeecees Harris, a music producer and reality star.

They got together in 2002 and had their son, Mendeecees Harris Jr., aka Lil Mendeecees, on October 9, 2005.

Things fizzled out by 2006, and Mendeecees later tied the knot with Yandy Smith in 2015, starting a family with her.

The co-parenting saga with Samantha, Mendeecees, and Yandy was pure TV gold, full of tension and public spats.

Mendeecees Harris Drug Arrest

Mendeecees hit a rough patch in 2015 when he got slapped with federal charges for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine, tied to a drug trafficking ring from 2005 to 2012.

He took a guilty plea that April, admitting to moving drugs between New York City and Rochester from 2006 to 2008.

Come December 1, 2015, he was sentenced to 97 months, about eight years, in federal prison.

He also had to give up $171,000 from his Love & Hip Hop earnings and a fancy 2011 Audi R8 worth $111,000.

He started his sentence in January 2016.

After serving nearly four years, Mendeecees got out on January 29, 2020, thanks to a substance abuse program that shaved a year off his time.

He spent nine months in a halfway house or on house arrest after that, overseen by New York’s Residential Reentry Management Office.

As of 2025, he’s a free man, focusing on family, music, and occasional TV appearances.

How Co-Parenting Works?

Co-parenting with Mendeecees and Yandy hasn’t been a walk in the park for Samantha.

The season seven reunion in 2017 was a low point, Samantha got attacked by folks linked to Yandy, later ID’d as Yandy’s sister and a friend.

It was a mess, and Samantha felt Mendeecees wasn’t there emotionally for their son while locked up.

Fast forward to 2025, though, and things started looking up.

An Urban Belle Magazine piece said Samantha, now living in Atlanta with her fiancé, gave a shoutout to Mendeecees and Yandy for stepping up for Lil Mendeecees’ birthday.

In season ten of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Yandy owned up to the reunion drama and apologized to Lil Mendeecees for how it affected him.

Samantha and Mendeecees Son, Lil Mendeecees

Samantha’s son, Lil Mendeecees, born October 9, 2005, is 19 now and making his own waves.

He’s dabbled in modeling, strutting his stuff at Paris Fashion Week in 2024 for The Fur and Leather Centre, as Essence reported.

He also hit up a Philly prom in 2024, with his dad sharing the moment online.

With over 260,000 Instagram followers at @lilmendc, he’s posting about fashion and his life.

Lil Mendeecees has been vocal about wanting peace in the family, especially after the 2017 reunion drama.

His push for calm in a 2022 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta episode, which led to Yandy’s apology, shows he’s got a good head on his shoulders.

Is Samantha Dating Anyone?

As of 2025, Samantha was engaged and settled in Atlanta with her fiancé, whose name she’s kept under wraps.

There’s no word on whether they’ve tied the knot or if things have changed by 2025.

Some old rumors floated about her dating DJ Self, based on shaky reports and unaired Love & Hip Hop: New York season nine clips, but that’s never been confirmed.

Samantha’s clearly not one for airing her love life, so she’s probably keeping it low-key on purpose.

Wallace’s Dismay and Feud

Even though Mendeecees keeps in touch with his kids via social media, often with Yandy’s help, Samantha used to feel like it was all for show.

She called them out for flashy posts about Lil Mendeecees, especially around his birthday, when the cameras were rolling.

She was frustrated that Mendeecees, stuck in prison, wasn’t there for their son emotionally and even blocked her from visiting him.

Things boiled over at the 2017 Love & Hip Hop: New York reunion.

A verbal spat with Yandy turned ugly when Yandy’s sister, Kiesha, and another audience member attacked Samantha, yanking her hair and dragging her down.

Yandy played it off like she didn’t know the attackers, but footage showed otherwise.

Security had to break it up.

Samantha was understandably fed up in 2017, but she seemed ready to let bygones be bygones.

She gave props to Mendeecees and Yandy for supporting Lil Mendeecees, a big shift from the old days.

That 2022 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta episode, where Yandy apologized to Lil Mendeecees, was another sign things were cooling off.

Samantha’s move to Atlanta with her fiancé and her focus on her son suggest she’s more about keeping the peace now than stirring the pot.

Samantha Wallace Today

Samantha’s been flying under the radar since her last Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta stint in 2022.

No recent interviews, public events, or advocacy work have popped up.

Her X account, @callhersam, hasn’t had any fresh posts, and her Instagram isn’t making headlines either.

Seems like she’s choosing to stay out of the spotlight.

Past Controversies

Her Love & Hip Hop days were full of drama, especially that feud with Yandy.

The 2017 reunion attack was the peak of it.

The 2022 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta episode revisited that mess, with Yandy apologizing to Lil Mendeecees for the fallout.

Since then, no new scandals have surfaced, which is probably how Samantha wants it.

What Is Samantha Wallace’s Job?

Samantha dipped her toes into Love & Hip Hop: New York as a guest in seasons five and six, then took on a bigger role in season seven.

Her story revolved around the messy co-parenting dance with Mendeecees Harris and some serious beef with Yandy Smith, who once called her a “deadbeat” mom.

Ouch.

She also made a quick appearance in season ten of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta to hash out old drama, including a wild moment from the season seven reunion where audience members tied to Yandy jumped her.

Since 2022, though, she’s been off the Love & Hip Hop radar, and 2024 cast lists for both the Atlanta and Miami versions don’t mention her.

Looks like she’s done with that chapter.

Dental Hygiene Career

Away from the cameras, Samantha’s a licensed dental hygienist, helping folks keep their smiles in check.

Her CUNY degree set her up nicely for this gig, and as of 2023, she was still at it, cleaning teeth and giving oral health tips.

There’s no fresh info on whether she’s still practicing in 2025, but it’s clear this career’s been her steady anchor.

A Royalé Clothing Line

Samantha teamed up with Erika DeShazo, another Love & Hip Hop alum, to launch A Royalé, a kids’ clothing line.

It was still running as of 2023, but there’s no recent buzz about it.

Without much of an online footprint, it seems like a small-scale, maybe local operation.

Hard to say if it’s still going strong.

Net Worth

Back in 2019, Samantha’s net worth was pegged at around $500,000.

That’s from her Love & Hip Hop paychecks, word is she pulled in over $100,000 a season, plus her dental hygienist work and the clothing line.

No new numbers have surfaced for 2025, so that’s the best estimate out there.

Samantha Wallace Trivia

Samantha’s mom, Kim Wallace, is a DJ from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects who had Samantha as a teen.

Kim joined Love & Hip Hop: New York season seven, getting into it with Yandy’s mother-in-law, Judy Harris, and clashing with Kimbella Vanderhee.

Some unproven 2016 claims painted Kim as an unfit guardian for Lil Mendeecees and hinted at fraud, but those never stuck and haven’t come up again.

Samantha doesn’t spill much about her hobbies or what she’s into outside work and family.

Her focus seems to be on her dental career and raising Lil Mendeecees.