Aasim Haris is one of many children of Mendeecees Harris, an American music producer, real estate developer and reality personality. While Harris has been facing legal issues and family battles, he has kept a close relationship with his children, including Aasim.

Aasim was born on September 7, 2011, as the second child of the music producer. The young boy’s mother, Erika DeShazo had a relationship with Harris, and they welcomed their son, despite not being married legally.

During Assim’s oldest half-sibling’s sixth birthday, the entire family including Assim’s mother and their father gathered to wish him the best. While there have been feuds within the family, the baby-mamas of the music producer put them aside to wish their loved one a happy birthday.

Who is Aasim’s Father?

Mendeecees Harris an American music producer and real estate developer is Aasim’s father. Asim’s father is a famous figure thanks to his career as a hip-hop music producer. He has worked with famous artists, establishing his name as one of the best music producers.

Besides working and managing best artists, he owns Beat Factory music studio, where he has worked for may years. Since 2013 to 2020, Assim’s father appeared in the VH1 reality shows.

His complicated relationship with his wife and baby mamas has made him one of the most known actors of the show. While he had legal battles a few years ago, he has led a different lifestyle, since his prison sentence was shortened due to good behavior.

Assim’s Father’s Personal Life

Mendeecees Harris was born on October 26, 1978 in Harlem, New York. Harris had early exposure to life, which enabled him nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. He lived with his mother and three siblings in St. Nicholas housing projects.

Haris became famous as a music producer, having been working with famous artists like Vado and Webstar. In 2013, while in prison, he began acting in the third season of Love & Hip Hop: New York.

Harris would be heard through phone calls with his wife, because he would not appear physically in the show because he was serving a prison sentence. In 2021, Harris and his wife left the show for the Atlanta one.

Legal Battles

Mendeecees Haris’s life has been filled with legal battles. In 2009, the producer was charged with sexual assault, child endangerment and promoting prostitution. However, in 2013, he was acquitted in a New Jersey court.

In 2015, Harris pleaded to drug trafficking charges, and he was sentenced to eight years in prison.  At the same time, he agreed to hand over the income he was earning from the reality show, alongside his car.

In January 2020, he was released from prison after he took courses on substance abuse, public speaking, parenting and nutrition. Harris’ wife revealed in 2016 that she had not filed legal divorce from the producer.

Yandy Smith, Harris’s wife claimed that he did not want to be responsible for Harris’s debts, which is why she opted not to file for divorce. Yandy and Harris renewed their wedding vows in May 202.