Tiffany Haddish Says She "Lost Everything" Because Of Molestation Lawsuit

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When asked about Aries Spears, she simply stated, "I don't talk to him."

Her recent legal case may be behind her, but Tiffany Haddish is still feeling the effects of the scandal. Haddish and Spears were sued by two siblings who were children when they were featured in skits with the comedians. The now-adults claimed that the actors groomed and molested them—allegations that both Haddish and Spears denied, separately.

Haddish reached a settlement with the accusers and the case is now closed, but it doesn't necessarily mean that things have gone back to normal. A TMZ cameraperson caught up with her as she traveled and asked if there "could be damage done to your career," and Haddish made it clear that there already has been.

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"Oh, I lost everything," she said. "All my gigs, gone. Everything. Gone."

The paparazzo continued to follow Haddish, questioning whether or not her career could recover from such a controversy. "I don't know, bruh," she told him.

"I don't have no job," she added. "I don't have no job, bro." Another cameraperson ran into her and asked about the case, and in that conversation, Haddish stated that she was "relieved" about it all. When asked about Spears, she said, "I don't talk to him."

We reported this week that the lawsuit against Haddish and Spears was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be raised again in the future. Haddish reportedly settled with the accusers out of court, although those details have not been shared publicly.

Watch Haddish's brief exchange with TMZ below.

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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.