Since last week’s episode, folks have been buzzing about Love & Hip-Hop of Atlanta Star Joseline Hernandez. Only two episodes in and Joseline appears to be in some type of romantic relationship with her manager and cast-mate (Stevie J), is allegedly pregnant and things just keep getting more and more entertaining for VH1′s newest show.
THEJASMINEBRAND spoke with Joseline about all of the above, plus rumors surrounding her being a man, being bullied into tweeting a nude photo of herself and why she doesn’t care about being labeled a ‘side chick’. Check it out!
What made you decide to quit being an exotic dancer? How long did you dance?
I stopped dancing when I met Stevie about 6 months ago…I started at a young age, when I was 16..on and off ’till I was 24. Of course I had a boyfriend and I stopped for a few years…so it was and on and off a little while. I raised myself since I was 13…(in Miami).
What made you decide to do LHHA?
It was something that I could do that could help me see myself different. Somebody can tell you how you act, what you do wrong, but when you look at yourself doing it its like “Oh wow, I can change here, I can change that.†It was therapeutic, like therapy for me.
How has life changed since the show?
It’s a lot of work. I just have to do a lot of major work. I’m back and forth to the studio everyday. I’m always in the studio. I’m always dancing. I’m always doing something.. It’s just a lot of work…I’ve never worked this hard before.
Were you interested in pursuing a career in hip hop prior to meeting Stevie?
I always wanted to be an artist since I was a little girl. I always loved to sing and I loved to dance and stuff like that…And when I met him [Stevie J], before I met [him], I wanted to be an artist… But when you’re making fast money in the streets, you don’t really think about your future and your life…so he was just the one who really helped me and change to the way I was thinking, “You can do something different right now, you don’t have to wait, the money is gonna come.â€
How did you meet Stevie J?
I met him at the strip club through another friend, another guy we both know; but then from there I met him at the studio a second time, but originally it was at the strip club.
Why do you feel like you owe Stevie so much?
I am loyal to Stevie and I do owe him. He’s done a lot for me; he’s changed my life. I mean I’m just a real person; he changed my life… If it was not for Stevie, I would still be in the strip club and the reason why is because I was not ready to leave. Even though I know I have talent and even though I’m beautiful and I could do what I wanted to, I wasn’t about to stop doing that because I was making so much money. When you’re making $2,ooo to $3,ooo a night and you’re 23 24 years old, you don’t wanna stop doing that–just to try [and] make it in this industry that is so hard to do. So I owe him a lot… Whether or not Stevie and I work out, or anything… I’m still gonna be his first forever, and still gonna owe him everything because that’s just how I am. I feel that way.
What’s it about Stevie J that makes you want him so much?
I love Stevie. He’s a friend of mine and we work together and I’m gonna always love him. What do you mean what is it? Everything! We friends! Love is love, I can love you if I know you long enough. Its nothing about Stevie that I’m saying “Oh I’m in love with Stevie because of this.†No, I love Stevie because we’re friends, we people! I’m a loving person… I gotta love him, we’re gonna be around each other forever.
What’s your REAL relationship status with Stevie?
He’s my manager. You have to stay tuned to watch the show if you want to know that answer.
Are you comfortable with your image as a “side chick†on the show?
Well they can say what they wanna say if they think I’m Stevie’s side chick…It doesn’t matter to me what people say about me. I’m a single woman I do what I want. I do what I please, whenever I wanna do it. And, they can talk about what they want to say about Joseline Hernandez. I’m gonna be here, and forever is here, so get prepared to see me for the next 30 years. As far as Stevie goes, people can think what they wanna think, but I’m not doing anything for just Stevie, I’m doing this for Joseline. Stevie is gonna be there regardless, but that’s what it is.
On the latest episode you admit to having an affair with Stevie J for the past 6 months. Are you 100% sure the baby is his?
I can’t tell you that girl! You gotta stay tuned girlfriend! So much more is gonna come you’re gonna love it.
How awkward or uncomfortable were you allowing a camera crew up in the bathroom w/ you while you took the pregnancy test?
Well I wasn’t that much uncomfortable…I’m not gonna lie to you…I’ve taken a #1 with a lot of other people. Being an exotic dancer for so many years, you just don’t care..which is something I’m working on now…still working on it.
There’s been a ton of speculation surrounding your sexuality. How do you feel about that?
I’m starting to take it as a compliment because they say only that men that turn into women are perfect. And I am perfect. I have a perfect face. I have the perfect body. I have the perfect everything – I don’t have a flaw on me. I really started noticing I’m 100% woman… It’s really like, I can’t even begin… I’ve never even heard that before. I have men give me everything I’ve ever wanted, and I’ve never had a problem with people looking at me that type of way. It’s crazy to me. Do you not see all this greatness? I don’t understand, I’m confused. I’m beautiful and a lot of women would pay thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars to look like me. You know, I work out a lot.. take care of my body and I love how I look. And hey whoever don’t like it, they can stop looking! But I know they not, cause they love it too.
What motivated you to share the nude photo of yourself?
I was stressed out. I was wrong for doing that. I shouldn’t have never did that, that was my past but that was the first thing that i thought about. I just wanted people to leave me alone. They were just basically bullying me…people just really, they just don’t care… that’s how people end up killing themselves, because of people. I didn’t have to take it to that level.
Wrapping up here…I’ve seen a few people comment that the show seems scripted. Is it?
Everything on the show is real. It’s the realest reality of television.
With the long hair J looks more womanly, from the neck up.
I think Stevie J is a woman beater from what I have seen on the show. I really can’t see why he has all these women on his jock because he is ulgy.
The hands and feet on that man is huge…. Jose-line is a pretty person but its obviously… it all add up ppl… Stevie J is a nasty freak and him being with Jose line, ain’t nothing…
I don’t care how many butt implants, titty implants, weave, make up and clothes this DUDE wears. Joseline or AKA Jose, looks like a man. And Stevie J is f*cking a biological dude every time he slides up in that man made pussy. GROSS!!!!!!!!!
Sianna, you are a fkn idiot. That is all.
Very true @Sianna, Jose was born a man !! We know everything can be purchased & that fake pregnancy LOL Transgender women can not have children lol Taking a pregnancy test in a public restroom? The DR require urine sample NOT pee on a stick! Come on!! And Stevie J walking around w/ the piss stick – YUK! Jose stick with the long wigs the shorter one brings out your manly features.
@Sianna Thompson @Bliss- Bahahaha Preach! The whole thing is just NASTY
Josline is wrong if she was in mimi shoes how would she feel and mimi isnt stupid its just that she dont wanna leave because of stevie j’s money and thats just what it is and stevie is SMACKED UGLY UGHH And he a BITCH MADE ASS NIGGA FLAT THE FUCK OUT
WOW… It’s really amazing how blind and dumb people are. THAT IS A MAN!!! Have you heard how horrible he talks. He/she tries too hard to convince everybody she’s a woman. WHATEVER!!
Show me a birth certificate Jose- line. There are 1 0f 3 reasons why she/he sounds like that: 1- she/he is deaf, 2- she/he has down syndrome and 3- she/he is a post op tranny. Let’s see she/he is definitely not deaf, no hearing aid in either ear. She/he clearly doesn’t have down syndrome. Soooo that leaves reason #3 You were born a boy then became a man that was able to go all the way to become a full fledge woman. As far as the nude pics and video that is sooooo not the same chic. That chic in pic and video just so happens to have same tatt and she is darker. GTFOH
idk about stevie j..but stevie wonder can see thats a d@mn man. while jose busy keeping it real and straight up lets keep it real and see a birth cert or some baby pics. posting nude pics of yourself post transgender surgery is pointless. show me some childhood pics. that would have ended any speculation months ago!
You are the most interesting cast member because you have made change in your life and positive change and yes stevie j. had his part in it but you did it on her own like the rest of the cast you stand out be cause you are real but; please be an example not a statistic like Whitney, Marilyn, you do you and let the fame and fortune relax you