Moniece Slaughter
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Moniece Slaughter is an American singer and reality television actress best known as being a main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
Music career[edit]
Slaughter's step-father is Dave Thomas of the gospel group Take 6.[1] She credits him for helping her develop her creative and business acumen.[2] Soon after Slaughter graduated high school, Thomas secured her a gig to sing the theme song for America's Next Top Model. She continues to earn royalties for her work.[3]
In 2018, Slaughter independently released the album The Naked Truth.[4] She has also written songs for Akon and Marques Houston.[2]
Television career[edit]
Slaughter was a main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood alongside rapper Lil Fizz, with whom she has a son. She also appeared on episodes of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop: New York.[5]
Slaughter attempted to be released from her contract for the show in 2018 citing mental distress, but was denied. In 2019, she appeared in the sixth and final season of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, completing her contract.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Slaughter was disowned by her biological father due to her portrayal on television and for her bisexuality.[7]
Between 2011 and 2012, Slaughter was in a relationship with Shaquille O'Neal.[8]
In 2023, Slaughter released a book about her struggles with mental health.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Marie, Erika (15 April 2019). "Moniece Slaughter Claims Her Father Disowned Her For Coming Out As Bisexual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ a b Berger, Tia (22 July 2018). "'LHHH' Moniece Slaughter Demands 'Respect' for Being a Veteran In the Music Industry". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Moniece Slaughter Reveals She Receives Royalties for Singing 'America's Next Top Model' Theme Song". The Source. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Grant, Jasmine. "Moniece Slaughter Comes Alive on Her New Allbum 'The Naked Truth'". VH1. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Marie, Erika (15 April 2019). "Moniece Slaughter Claims Her Father Disowned Her For Coming Out As Bisexual". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Berger, Tia (23 July 2019). "'I Bid You Farewell': Moniece Slaughter Officially Quits 'Love and Hip Hop' After Contract Reportedly Expires". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Moniece Slaughter Says Dad Disowned Her Over Reality TV & Sexuality". Ebony. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Jones, Janesha (29 October 2020). "Moniece Slaughter Says Shaq Broke Up With Her Because 'He Doesn't Like To be Questioned'". Atlanta Black Star. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ "Love & Hip Hop Star Moniece Slaughter New Book Release". Height Magazine. Retrieved 15 October 2023.