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Erica Mena and Cyn Santana’s Groundbreaking Relationship on Love & Hip Hop: New York
From 2013 to 2014, Mena and Santana captivated viewers with their relationship on Love & Hip Hop: New York. Their love story was groundbreaking, as it was one of the first LGBTQ+ relationships prominently featured in the franchise. Their connection and undeniable chemistry brought depth and authenticity to the show, making their story stand out amidst the drama and entertainment for which the series is known.
Erica and Cyn’s relationship wasn’t without its challenges. Fans followed the ups and downs of their romance as they navigated trust, communication, and the added pressure of living their love lives in front of millions. Despite the complications, their time together sparked important conversations about representation, love, and inclusivity. Featuring their relationship on such a widely watched platform was a powerful moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in reality television.
Erica Mena & Cyn Santana’s 71 Sexiest PDA Moments (PHOTOS) was originally published on globalgrind.com
1. “Never Stop. Never Settle” Party

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 02: Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend the “Never Stop. Never Settle” party at Spring Studios on February 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,two people,erica mena,cyn santana,spring studios – new york
2. “Never Stop. Never Settle” Party

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 02: Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend the “Never Stop. Never Settle” party at Spring Studios on February 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,two people,erica mena,cyn santana,spring studios – new york
3. “Never Stop. Never Settle” Party

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 02: Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend the “Never Stop. Never Settle” party at Spring Studios on February 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,two people,erica mena,cyn santana,spring studios – new york
4. “Never Stop. Never Settle” Party

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 02: Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend the “Never Stop. Never Settle” party at Spring Studios on February 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,two people,erica mena,cyn santana,spring studios – new york
5. “Never Stop. Never Settle” Party

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 02: Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend the “Never Stop. Never Settle” party at Spring Studios on February 2, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic) vertical,celebrities,people,arts culture and entertainment,attending,party – social event,usa,new york city,two people,erica mena,cyn santana,spring studios – new york
6. “Love And Hip Hop” Season 4 Launch

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Erica Mena and Cyn Santana attend the “Love And Hip Hop” Season 4 Launch at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,new york city,launch event,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana
7. “Love And Hip Hop” Season 4 Launch

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Erica Mena and Cyn Santana attend the “Love And Hip Hop” Season 4 Launch at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) vertical,arts culture and entertainment,attending,usa,new york city,launch event,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana
8. VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: Erica Mena and Cyn Santana appear at the VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,new york city,waist up,portrait,vh1,appearance,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana,premiere event
9. VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: Erica Mena and Cyn Santana appear at the VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,new york city,waist up,portrait,vh1,appearance,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana,premiere event
10. VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: Erica Mena and Cyn Santana appear at the VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,new york city,waist up,portrait,vh1,appearance,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana,premiere event
11. VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 28: Erica Mena and Cyn Santana appear at the VH1 “Love & Hip Hop” Season 4 Premiere at Stage 48 on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Vh1) arts culture and entertainment,horizontal,usa,new york city,waist up,portrait,vh1,appearance,season 4,erica mena,cyn santana,premiere event
12. Rah Ali And Erica Mena Present Puss In Boots

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 24: (L-R) Cyn Santana and Erica Mena attend Puss In Boots at AMAZE on October 24, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) arts culture and entertainment,attending,horizontal,usa,new york city,erica mena,cyn santana
13. What’s better than a girl who can make you laugh your ass off?

14. What’s better than a girl who can make you laugh your ass off?

15. Erica & Cyn kiss and hug up on each other…

16. Erica & Cyn kiss and hug up on each other…

17. Cyn won’t let her girl out of her sight and we don’t blame her.

18. Cyn won’t let her girl out of her sight and we don’t blame her.

19. Drop it, drop it low girl!

20. Drop it, drop it low girl!

21. Hold me close, don’t ever let go.

22. Hold me close, don’t ever let go.

23. We hear chicks commit Cyns for Chipotle.

24. We hear chicks commit Cyns for Chipotle.

25. Too cute on the red carpet…

26. Too cute on the red carpet…

27. All laughs, kisses, and smiles.

28. All laughs, kisses, and smiles.

29. Erica & Cyn show off their curves.

30. Erica & Cyn show off their curves.

31. The Love & Hip Hop love birds hold hands.

32. The Love & Hip Hop love birds hold hands.

33. Give me kisses, Erica.

34. Give me kisses, Erica.

35. Give me kisses, Cyn.

36. Give me kisses, Cyn.

37. Flawless!

38. Flawless!

39. Cyn was spotted all up on her girl…

40. Cyn was spotted all up on her girl…

41. & Here, Erica is all up on Cyn.

42. & Here, Erica is all up on Cyn.

43. Your man ain’t never seen a booty like this.

44. Your man ain’t never seen a booty like this.

45. Awe, this is super adorable.

46. Awe, this is super adorable.

47. No cuffin’ in the club, give me twenty dollars.

48. No cuffin’ in the club, give me twenty dollars.

49. Erica put Cyn to sleep.

50. Erica put Cyn to sleep.

51. Throw some D’s on that b*tch! Cyn unleashed her girls on her girl.

52. Throw some D’s on that b*tch! Cyn unleashed her girls on her girl.

53. Bottles and smooches!

54. Bottles and smooches!

55. French kissing in the club… muy bueno.

56. French kissing in the club… muy bueno.

57. This is real love…

58. This is real love…

59. Through the good and the bad, they’re right by each other’s sides.

60. Through the good and the bad, they’re right by each other’s sides.

61. When it’s all said and done, it seems like it’s them against the world.

62. When it’s all said and done, it seems like it’s them against the world.

63. Smooches!

64. Smooches!

65. Erica & Cyn are inseparable.

66. Erica & Cyn are inseparable.

67. … So inseparable.

68. How cute are they?

69. Erica shows her girl some selfie love.

70. Erica & Cyn gaze into each other’s eyes.

71. We want this kind of friendship and love.

72. Erica, can you handle this?

73. Cyn & Erica are tanned, glowing, and sharing lots of laughs.

74. Cyn, can you handles this?

75. They get high, high, high…

76. … & then laugh it all off the next day.

77. Perfection.

78. They’re gorgeous together.

79. All black everything!

80. We’re not sure if that’s Cyn… but if it is, Damn.

81. All smiles…

82. … and kisses.

83. Seriously, they love kissing.

84. They’re intertwined…

85. A little sexy selfie action never hurt nobody!

86. Sexy smooches.

87. Laid up and in love…

88. Perfect pouts.

89. Major PDA on the red carpet.

90. Here they are having lots of fun in the sun with friends.

91. Boobs and booty!

92. Behind every strong woman…. you know the reset.

93. Island girls! Erica just can’t take her eyes off Cyn.

94. We don’t blame her.

95. They’re starting to look alike.

96. Cuffin in the strip club.

97. Silly in the sun.

98. Awe, they even spent the holidays together.

99. Give me kisses.

100. Makeup-free and gorgeous!

101. Feelin’ on that boo-oo-tay!

102. That boo-oo-tay!

103. She been drinking, or nah?

104. Cuffin’ in the club!

105. Now that’s a real kiss.

106. This is a sexy relationship.

107. Does it really get any better than this?

108. Awe, super cute!

109. This is a perfect pic.

110. & It looks like there’s always a happy ending.
