Cyntoia Brown Defends Husband Jamie Long Against Accusations That He's With Her For Fame

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Cyntoia Brown
She set a commenter straight.

After spending 15 years in prison, Cyntoia Brown is making the most of her freedom. As a sex-trafficked teen, Cyntoia was prostituted on the streets until one day she murdered a man named Johnny Michael Allen who allegedly solicited her for sex. Cyntoia claimed that she fered for her life during the encounter fo she killed Allen in self-defense. A jury thought otherwise and Cyntonia was sentenced to life in prison. She married former Pretty Rickey singer Jamie Long while she was behind bars and since her release, she's penned a memoir titled Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System.

Her relationship with Long has caused quite the stir with the public, especially after Long's ex-wife, Pam Long from the 1990s R&B group Total, came forward with accusations of abuse. Pam has also stated that her ex is using Cyntoia, calling him a "manipulator," adding "May the Lord God protect her and her money."

A person recently commented on one of Cyntoia's Instagram photos and echoed Pam's sentiments by writing that her husband was only around for fame. "Just watch," the person said. Cyntoia responded to the person by coming to Long's defense. "If you are here to disrespect my Husband, then you are disrespecting me as well," she wrote. "Jaime is an incredible man and my BEST FRIEND and I've spent the past three years of my life with him as my rock."

Cyntoia added, "When you see him at my side, it's because he's supporting his wife—as a real man is supposed to." She concluded her message by stating that anyone who has taken issue with their marriage can "kindly see your way out of my comments." Read her reply in its entirety 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.

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