Did former Bad Boy artist Chopper, also known as Young City, have an affair with Stevie J‘s ex-girlfriend and rap legend Eve? Social media questioned if Chopper, best known as a member of the early 2000s group Da Band, was alluding to Eve in his claims he had an affair with a woman dating Stevie J at the time in a new interview with The Art of Dialogue.
The mention of an affair originates from Young City sharing his issues with Stevie J. Young City claims the affair happened in 2003. He didn’t name names. But fans didn’t need much to piece it together. Based on the timeline, the woman at the center of his claim appears to be none other than Eve.
Though Young City stopped short of confirming her identity, the clues were clear. In 2003, Eve was still in the public eye, riding high off the success of her third studio album Eve-Olution. Around that same time, she was linked romantically to Stevie J, the hitmaking producer and reality TV villain. The math adds up. The implications are messy. And for fans of early-2000s hip-hop, the controversy hits a nerve.
Eve, of course, has lived through her share of headlines. But her legacy is more than the rumors. Her 1999 debut, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, made her the first female rapper to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She followed it with crossover hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani and “Gangsta Lovin’” with Alicia Keys. On screen, she held her own in the Barbershop franchise and fronted her own sitcom, Eve. Even after stepping away from the mic, her influence remains strong.
So when Chopper casually dropped his bombshell, social media exploded. Fans speculated wildly. Some defended Eve. Others mocked Stevie J. Many just took the opportunity to revisit one of hip-hop’s wildest eras, when Diddy made aspiring rappers walk for cheesecake and reality TV blurred the line between art and spectacle.
Young City’s interview may seem like clout-chasing on the surface. But it’s also a reminder of how tangled the music industry can be. Fame, romance, and ego often collide behind the scenes, and the ripples can last decades. Whether Eve is truly the subject or not, her name coming up again only highlights her lasting relevance.
For Chopper, this isn’t just about settling old scores. It’s a glimpse into the dysfunction and ambition that shaped Bad Boy’s reality TV experiment. And as long as he keeps pulling the curtain back, there’s no doubt people will keep tuning in.
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