In an explosive interview, Former Making the Band 2-star Chopper (Kevin Barnes) has made explosive allegations against music producer Stevie J, claiming he slept with Stevie J’s ex-girlfriend in Puerto Rico. While Chopper did not explicitly name the woman, fans and media outlets have speculated that the woman in question is Grammy-winning rapper Eve, given the timing and context of the alleged affair.
This revelation has reignited interest in the drama of the early 2000s Bad Boy Records era and sparked heated debates on social media about the ethics of such public disclosures.
On April 10, 2025, Chopper appeared on The Art of Dialogue, making the startling claim about sleeping with Stevie J’s former girlfriend. The revelation came as Chopper expressed feeling disrespected by Stevie J, who had recently mocked the infamous “cheesecake walk” incident from Making the Band 2. In the interview, Chopper stated:
“I felt disrespected… I’m going to say this here, it was all fun that Diddy made us walk for a cheesecake, that’s cool, that’s cute, but at the end of the day in Puerto Rico I [slept with] your [woman].”
He continued with a direct challenge:
“Now let that blow your mind… I don’t got no malice towards Stevie J, you understand, I really don’t, but at the end of the day, if you going to disrespect… Chopper City, I’mma come by mi[ne].”
Chopper’s confession reveals how he “got even” with Stevie J for the perceived disrespect, though he suggests Stevie J may not have been aware of this revenge until now.
Although Chopper avoided naming the woman involved, the timing of the alleged incident has led many to believe he was referring to Eve, known for hits like“Let Me Blow Ya Mind.” The alleged affair reportedly took place around 2003, a period when Stevie J was romantically linked to Eve, who had just released her third album, Eve-Olution.
This timeline aligns with Chopper’s time on Making the Band 2 and the early days of Da Band under Diddy’s mentorship. Eve’s prominence as a rapper further fuels the speculation that she is the unnamed woman at the center of this controversy.
Kevin Barnes, aka Chopper or Chopper Young City, gained fame through MTV’s Making the Band 2, where he was selected from over 50,000 hopefuls to join Da Band under Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. His charismatic personality and raw talent made him a standout. After Da Band disbanded, Chopper briefly pursued a solo career with Bad Boy South before going independent with M.O.E Entertainment and Roster Records.
However, he never regained his initial fame and has since faced legal troubles, including a 2022 arrest in Las Vegas on felony sex trafficking charges, which have tarnished his public image.
Stevie J, born Joshua Stevenson, was a key producer during the Bad Boy Records era, collaborating with artists like Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G. He later became a reality TV star on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, where his relationships with Mimi Faust and Joseline Hernandez were central storylines. His early 2000s romance with Eve places him squarely in this unfolding drama.
The drama traces back to a defining moment in reality TV history. In Making the Band 2, Diddy sent the aspiring rappers on a late-night trek across the Brooklyn Bridge to fetch Junior’s cheesecake—an event dubbed the “cheesecake walk.” Recently, Stevie J mocked this incident on social media, which Chopper interpreted as disrespect, prompting him to reveal the alleged affair as a form of retaliation.
On X (formerly Twitter), users questioned his motives and character. One wrote, “This says more about his character than anything else,” while another criticized both Chopper and the interviewer: “Chopper been talking too f**ing much. Who keep saying ‘yea, let’s interview chopper & see what he has to say about it’ @ art of dialogue???? Cause they messy af, fire them!” These reactions have sparked broader debates about the ethics of airing decades-old personal encounters and their impact on those involved.
This controversy taps into nostalgia for the early 2000s, a golden era of hip-hop and reality TV. It recalls when shows like Making the Band 2 offered an unfiltered look at the music industry. The Bad Boy Records era, marked by success, innovation, and drama, remains a captivating chapter in hip-hop history, and stories like this reveal hidden layers of that legacy, keeping fans engaged.
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Chopper’s allegations about sleeping with Stevie J’s ex-girlfriend—widely presumed to be Eve—go beyond mere gossip, shedding light on the intricate dynamics and lingering grudges within the hip-hop world.
Fans now await Stevie J’s potential response while speculating about the woman’s true identity at the heart of this drama.
