Steve Harvey Reacts To Mo'Nique: "Clearly, I'm Not Your Problem"

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What seemed to have been an argument ignited by a comedy show contract dispute looks to now have been a plotted attempt by Mo'Nique to get back at D.L. Hughley and Steve Harvey. Last weekend, Mo'Nique took to a Detroit stage to complain about Hughley and Harvey, eviscerating both of her peers by making explicit statements about them in front of the crowd.

What has unfolded has been an ugly back and forth on social media, as contracts were shared publicly and lengthy captions were penned detailing each side of the story. Hughley would take to his radio show to question why Mo'Nique attacked him and his family if she was upset about a contract, while Mo'Nique revealed that she had been waiting for this opportunity ever since Hughley and Harvey came together for a chat.

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During that discussion, Mo'Nique alleged that the two comedians spoke negatively about her, so she wanted to repay the favor. All the while, Harvey has kept quiet about the debacle, but he surfaced with a brief mention.

"Let me just open by saying I could care less about you think about me," said Harvey. "'Cause clearly, I'm not your problem." One of his co-hosts mentioned that Mo'Nique referred to Harvey as a "co*n." He responded by saying, "and anyone who knows me, who really knows me, can't even make that statement. THat's...you tryin' to sound profound now, but really, girl..."

“Her management, whoever he is, simply stated ‘I got this gig, you co-headline.’ I promise you that’s what was told," he added. "And that was incorrect information because D.L. put that contract online. He was one hundred percent headlining. Co-headlining affects the money. If you’re co-headlining, you’re gonna get the same cash."

Listen to Harvey's show below. You know Mo'Nique isn't finished with her responses, either.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.