Yandy Smith-Harris – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

INTRODUCTION

Yandy Smith-Harris, born Yandielle Unique Smith, is an American television personality, producer, entrepreneur, and actress from Harlem, New York. She rose to fame as a cast member on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York, where she showcased her business acumen and personal life. A graduate of Howard University, Yandy initially made her mark in the music industry as a talent manager before transitioning into reality television, acting, and entrepreneurship. She is married to Mendeecees Harris and is known for her advocacy work in criminal justice reform.

Birth Name

Yandielle Unique Smith

Career

TV Personality, Producer, Entrepreneur, Actress, Talent Manager

Birthday

March 19, 1982

Age

44 years old

Birthplace

Harlem, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

African-American

ACHIEVEMENTS

Main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: New York (multiple seasons)
Graduate of Howard University (Class of 2004)
Successful talent manager in the hip-hop industry
Actress in films including The Deadly Getaway (2022) and Nine Days (2020)
Advocate for criminal justice reform
Built a multifaceted business empire spanning entertainment and fashion
Foster mother and advocate for foster care awareness

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Yandy is married to Mendeecees Harris, with whom she has two children, Omere and Skylar. They also have a foster daughter named Infinity Gilyard. She has been associated with fellow Love & Hip Hop cast members including Jim Jones, Chrissy Lampkin, Remy Ma, and Papoose. Her brother is rapper Juelz Santana.