Love & Hip-Hop's Mendeecees Harris Expresses Regret After 8-year Jail Sentence

Mendeecees Harris from the hit reality show Love & Hip Hop New York is going to jail for a long time.

The reality show star was sentenced Tuesday to 97 months (8 years) in jail for him role in moving cocaine and heroine to Rochester, New York.

According to reports, the 37-year-old apologized to the city of Rochester as his wife Yandy Smith and their 10-month-old daughter sat in the court room.

Smith and harris were married live on Love & Hip Hop New York earlier this year.

On Instagram, he delivered a message of responsibility and regret.

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.