"Who TF Did I Marry": Reesa Teesa's Ex Considering Lawsuit Against Viral TikToker

BYHayley HynesPublished on February 27, 20241285 Views

TikTok is displayed on the screen of an iPhone on March 05, 2019 in Paris, France. The social network broke the rules for the protection of children's online privacy (COPPA) and was fined $ 5.7 million. The fact TikTok criticized is quite serious in the United States, the platform, which currently has more than 500 million users worldwide, collected data that should not have asked minors. TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, is a media app for creating and sharing short videos. Owned by ByteDance, Tik Tok is a leading video platform in Asia, United States, and other parts of the world. In 2018, the application gained popularity and became the most downloaded app in the U.S. in October 2018. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Jerome McCoy spoke with "TMZ" about his ex's damning allegations, suggesting she hasn't been truthful with her viewers about their relationship.

February is typically considered one of the most romantic months of the year, but that doesn't mean the news cycle has been devoid of relationship drama and celebrity breakups. For instance, Princess Love has filed for divorce from her man, Ray J, marking the couple's fourth attempt at splitting up. Meanwhile, a TikToker named Teresa Johnson (known as Reesa Teesa online) broke the internet with her lengthy storytime about an allegedly tumultuous marriage to a man named Jerome McCoy. Throughout her 50+ videos exploring their less-than-a-year-long marriage, Johnson refers to him as "Legion" while accusing her ex-husband of telling tall tales about his career, family, and wealth during their time together.

In a conversation with TMZ, McCoy is sharing his side of things, claiming that Reesa Teesa once threatened to "expose" him as they were navigating trust issues. Because he failed to give into her demands, Legion says that his ex is only speaking out to spite him. He's currently feeling backlash in his personal life as a result of the popular TikTok series that defames him, specifically in his career as a public relations employee at a hospital. According to the outlet, McCoy met with attorneys on Monday (February 26) to discuss his options for taking legal action against the content creator.

Jerome McCoy Responds to Reesa Teesa's Damning Story Time Videos

His company reportedly believes they've incurred damage from Reesa Teesa's exposé, and Legion is supportive of any legal action they choose to take. His stance on pursuing private counsel remains unknown right now, but the embattled man makes it clear he's not the monster his former partner is portraying him to be. We're curious to see what will happen next for these two, whether it be a Tubi movie about the fiasco, or a court battle to settle their differences.

Elsewhere in the news, the music landscape on TikTok is changing dramatically thanks to the platform's failure to reach an agreement with major music labels. Still, we can't forget all the songs that unexpectedly went viral online thanks to creatives using them on TikTok. Check some of our favourites out at the link below, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes

Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.