Waka Flocka Flame’s Ex-Wife Tammy Rivera Clashes with His New Girlfriend Mel Amid Divorce Tensions

The drama between Waka Flocka Flame, his estranged wife Tammy Rivera, and his new girlfriend Mel is heating up online, sparking a viral back-and-forth that has fans watching closely. What started as a cryptic post from Tammy turned into a full-blown spat on Instagram, bringing light to the emotional tension lingering since the couple’s split.

Tammy Rivera’s Post Sets Off the Firestorm

On March 11, Tammy Rivera, 38, took to her Instagram Story with what many believed to be a subtle jab at Waka’s new relationship. The meme read:
“No one can ever make me jealous over a seat I had first. You wouldn’t be sitting there if I didn’t get up.”

Though indirect, the timing and tone were enough for fans—and Waka’s new girlfriend Mel—to interpret it as shade.

Mel Responds with Music and Memes

Mel, who Waka hard-launched earlier this year, quickly clapped back with a meme of her own. Her post read:
“Being washed up and can’t let go of your past is type crazy.”
She accompanied the message with “Gotta Move On” by Diddy and Bryson Tiller, adding:
“This is the one, cuz it’s giving jealous and bitter.”

The subliminals were now full-blown messages.

Tammy Responds Publicly: “You F***ing Up Your Seat”

When The Neighborhood Talk shared both posts and suggested the women were trading shots, Tammy jumped in to clarify — and escalate.

“Waka, we literally just talked about this last night… Waka get her please before I hurt this lil girl feelings,” she commented. “Oh btw that post wasn’t even about him nor you but hit dogs holla. You f***ing up your seat, Shein Tammy.”

Tammy’s “Shein” reference appeared to mock Mel’s fashion choices, making it clear the gloves were off.

A Follower Calls Tammy “Embarrassing” – She Responds

One fan criticized Tammy for “making herself look embarrassing” and accused her of acting like a side chick to her still-legally-married ex. Tammy, never one to hold back, clarified:

“Sweetie, we talked cause our daughter and to be honest we still legally married. So we have to talk cause we have business that has to be handled until them papers are signed! Grown ppl business.”

Waka Speaks on the Pressure: “I Gotta Hide My Happiness”

Amid the feud, Waka Flocka Flame, 38, shared his own frustrations via Instagram Stories. The rapper wrote:
“One of the toughest pills for me to swallow in life for me is I gotta hide my happiness… man I’m built for it but this s* stinging.”**

It’s clear the public criticism and fan loyalty toward Tammy have made it difficult for him to move forward freely with Mel.

Waka, whose real name is Juaquin James Malphurs, rose to fame in the early 2010s with hits like “Hard in Da Paint” and “No Hands.” He and Tammy married in 2014 and were together for nearly a decade before parting ways in 2022.

Tammy & Waka’s Relationship History

The couple’s relationship was far from low-profile. Their love story was chronicled on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and later their own reality series Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka. Fans connected with their raw honesty, family dynamics, and vulnerability — making this public split even more emotional for long-time supporters.

In a 2022 interview with HipHopDX, Waka acknowledged the pain of the breakup:
“It’s definitely depressing with egg on your face, but… it just feels more comforting to say, ‘Man, I feel like I caused it.’”

He clarified that cheating wasn’t the cause of their separation, stating:
“That cheating stuff, that s* happened eight years ago… The reason we split is… there’s no reason. It was just a mutual feeling.”**

Where Do They Stand Now?

Though no divorce papers have been officially finalized, Waka and Tammy maintain communication—mainly due to shared business responsibilities and co-parenting their daughter, Charlie, whom Waka helped raise.

Tammy, known for her music and fashion line, continues to expand her brand independently. As of 2025, Tammy Rivera’s net worth is estimated at $3 million, while Waka Flocka Flame’s sits around $7 million, thanks to music, reality TV, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Mel, Waka’s new girlfriend, remains relatively low-profile aside from her Instagram presence. Little is publicly known about her background, but she’s certainly stepped into a spotlight she may not have fully expected.

Final Thoughts

What began as a passive-aggressive post has spiraled into an all-out social media scuffle. With emotions still raw and a divorce pending, the lines between closure and conflict remain blurry for Waka, Tammy, and Mel.

Whether this feud simmers down or erupts further remains to be seen—but one thing’s for sure: the public is watching every post.