Radaronline reports NeNe Leakes’ son arrested on drug charges
Not much from the NeNe Leakes camp lately – until now.
Radaronline.com got an exclusive, finding out that one of Leakes’ sons Bryson Bryant was arrested for a minor pot possession charge. He ended up at the Gwinnett County Detention Center on March 7, the report said. The online publication also nabbed his mugshot (top left.)
NeNe released a statement this afternoon:
“Like any parent, I am disappointed with the actions and arrest of my son, Bryson. Certainly, my husband and I will deal with this family issue in a private manner. My son is not the first young adult to experiment with marijuana, and he certainly won’t be the last. Still, as parents, this is a chance for us to have an open dialogue with him about the dangers of any substance abuse. I realize as a parent that my job is never done. And as I’ve tweeted, tough love was in order. Still, I ask that you respect our privacy during this trying time.”
Earlier she Tweeted the following:
My head is up & held high this morning because I KNOW the parent that i’am! U hate 4 yo kids 2 make mistakes! TOUGH LOVE this morning
She also noted that she will be on Bravo’s “What What Happens” live on Thursday night. I’m sure the host will ask her about her son then, too.
Bryson popped up on occasion the first two seasons of the show. He entered college season one, appeared to drop out season two. He also wanted to be a party promoter.
We’re still awaiting to hear the cast members for season three of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Reports have said Leakes has been gunning for more money. Given the success of the show, all the housewives should be getting hefty raises. Production should also be starting soon.
Broadcasting and Cable confirmed that the show is coming back, along with a new “Housewives” edition out of Beverly Hills.
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121 comments Add your comment
yall are crazy
March 10th, 2010
5:03 pm
Psh, he was just smoking pot? Like that’s a huge deal. If it had been some hard drug like cocaine or meth, then the hype would be warranted, but all this over a little weed? We Americans really need to rethink our stances on certain drugs.
Mary
March 10th, 2010
5:03 pm
Why do people always have to bring Jesus into the fold when something like this happens? Most times when you see thugs/rappers who have just been involved in a shooting, etc., they all have on gold necklaces with a cross, emblems of Jesus. It’s the height of hypocrisy. It’s like as long as they claim to be Christians, they can justify their car jackings, shootings, etc. Give me a break. Pull up your pants, take the grill out of your mouth, learn to speak English, and act like a civilized human being. Maybe then you’ll be respected for who you are. It gets harder and harder to live in this city, because it’s seen as nothing but a big ghetto.
Steve
March 10th, 2010
5:14 pm
It’s really getting old reading posts about how the atl housewives make atlanta look bad, are ghetto, trailor trash, broke, etc etc etc ad nauseum. The ladies arent that bad folks. They are caught up on an entertaining tv show. I wonder if orange county residents say the OC wives make orange county look bad?
Atl Resident
March 10th, 2010
5:20 pm
nonya
March 10th, 2010
4:56 pm
I hate to say it but this is what happens when a kids with low self esteem and no jesus in his life gets. This family should get counseling from a Higher Spiritual Source. This kid really need a Mentor where is Creflo Dollar and Eddie Long when you need them?????????
Mmmm, now how is Creflo Dollar, Eddie Long or NeNe going to be a positive influence when they all have been having issues themselves…………
Kris
March 10th, 2010
5:22 pm
True blue blood southern ladies would never appear on such a trashy show.
Atl Resident
March 10th, 2010
5:30 pm
Mary
March 10th, 2010
5:03 pm
Why do people always have to bring Jesus into the fold when something like this happens? Most times when you see thugs/rappers who have just been involved in a shooting, etc., they all have on gold necklaces with a cross, emblems of Jesus. It’s the height of hypocrisy. It’s like as long as they claim to be Christians, they can justify their car jackings, shootings, etc. Give me a break. Pull up your pants, take the grill out of your mouth, learn to speak English, and act like a civilized human being. Maybe then you’ll be respected for who you are. It gets harder and harder to live in this city, because it’s seen as nothing but a big ghetto.
This city isn’t a big “ghetto” just because of these damn idiot housewives. That’s the problem now, people always blaming the other person, it’s all kinds of “people” that’s got issues and problems, not just the so-called “ghetto” people it’s the damn so-called “middle” class and higher that’s got the damn issues too.
CHARLES
March 10th, 2010
5:30 pm
Will Curry
March 10th, 2010
12:30 pm
Yall need to relax! The show is entertainment for God’s sake and you should look at it as such. Quit worrying about the wrong thing. Intelligent people realize that it is not that serious.
AMEN TO THAT WILL CURRY
Worth 1,000 Words
March 10th, 2010
5:34 pm
Joke about it now, but this is the future of America.
Along with an education, the lad needs a father figure. NeNe may be tough as nails, but she cannot take the place of a real man in this boy’s life. Sadly,there are too many women in American society that bear the burden to turn boys into men. Only a man can do that.
Where have the men gone?
ka ka
March 10th, 2010
5:59 pm
Its not easy to raise a child in or out of the spot light..Yes, after watching the show I could see that her son has been spoiled. No matter what we think or say this is her son and she loves him very much. He is acting out of some need to be in the mix of what is not accepted and unlawful. Most of us have tried MJ at one time or the other and have not been caught by the law and name put on the news. Our parents were not well know, but had our parents been know we would be in the same position. So stop judging and give Nene support as a parent and a woman. I raised mine and its not easy, they do have minds of there own. No matter what we say they still do what they want to do right or wrong. And as parents we are there to try and fix the situation. I do understand
BUCKMASTER
March 10th, 2010
6:18 pm
Hey homes better roll that twin up tight, hope ya got some soap on a rope.. Can ya WU. WU. WU.
Mr. Groove
March 10th, 2010
7:05 pm
I heard that his idol is the Olympic Gold Medal winner THUG Michael Phelps!
Smokey McPott
March 10th, 2010
8:03 pm
He was busted while visiting a friend at the Gwinnett County Jail for a outstanding warrant for failure to appear on some tickets. The weed was found while being processed…The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Shenakwa
March 10th, 2010
8:29 pm
i don no bout u peeple but ima gon trak dis fin blak mans downe an shak mi bootee in hiz fin fase an don be dissin da hosewifes caus dey don werk dey gittin payd!!!!! u jes gelus crackers!
U KNOW
March 11th, 2010
4:39 pm
Mom do a better job of hidin your stash!!!!
Are You Kidding?
March 11th, 2010
6:51 pm
Where did he get the drugs from? With no $ or job, who supplied him? My problem with all of this, after reading NeNe’s responses, it’s too late to handle the problem in private. When you agreed to do the “ignorant tv show”, you wasn’t concerned with “privacy”. Me being a responsible parent, I never rewarded my child for “being a bomb”. NeNe and her husband rewarded her 17-18 year old son with a $40,000 (plus) truck from Malcom Cunningham’s Ford dealership. What had he done to “deserve or earn” this type of gift? He dropped out of school. He won’t get a job. He lays around the house without good hygiene. The bases of my comments are things I’ve seen on the show. NeNe and her husband allows this behavior and now drugs are involved. The “real realty is” NeNe and her husband was “renting” a home that went into foreclosure, and yet, they flashed $40,000 (plus) on a toy for someone underserving. If you had this type of $, you should have been “purchasing” you a home and monitoring your teenage son. Instead NeNe was more focused on being on tv and acting like a fool. I’m still wondering how Kim ever got on the show. She’s not a housewife. She’s a bought tramp by Big Papa (a married man with no intentions of divorcing his wife). Whether Big Papa is happily married or not, he’s not going to make a “housewife” out of Kim. Kim is in denial. Keep it real Kim, you are bought, just like the “ring” he gave you. Forget the jewelry Kim, get the man (all of the man)!!!!!!
I think NeNe, Kim and Sheree need to focus on what’s important. It’s not material things!!!
Jenn
March 12th, 2010
2:03 pm
I totally agree with Puddin. It’s not just the Atlanta housewives that are going through the losing their homes, kids acting horrible, etc. mess. They all are. And, seriously people it is a show. Don’t you know that you can’t beleive everything you see on tv. I love the show!!!! All seasons, all casts! Two thumbs up!
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Nikki
March 13th, 2010
12:52 am
Really those of you who do not enjoy the show, you have a remote..use it. The show is for entertainment, the more drama, the more it is watched. I enjoy the show for its entertainment value. Come get a grip on what is real people, we have two wars, homeless people, earthquakes, kids killing kids, people dying from lack of healthcare insurance. millions unemployed, floods hurricanes and the sad list goes on and on. Yet some of us can find the time to criticize a reallity show, where folks have beautiful homes, cars, plenty food and clothing, living in almost crime free, safe communities. Come on it is not that serious, it is TV!!! Those of you who don’t like it . that’s fine..go volunteer at a homeless shelter or countless other programs that could seriously use your help..while the housewives of Atlanta, are on for that hr. or so… .now that is really REALITY!!!
Dee
March 14th, 2010
5:29 am
What I’m not understanding is how they deliberately try to mis-lead the viewers, initially stating that they live an extraordinary life etc… And… it’s looks like to me, they all are just launching careers. I’m talking about NY and Atlanta. I don’t watch the others, I like NJ, they were most genuine to me, they weren’t trying to get rich quick with the show. I’m very surprised that Bethany from NY was living with Jill last year, why wasn’t that revealed. So she was actually broke, broke and launched her career when she got exposure from the show. Why lie about having money. It’s obvious that they don’t on all the shows except NJ. All these shows are shameful! and… only for entertainment purposes, obviously!
sharon
March 14th, 2010
9:27 am
Nee Nee –if she was LESS of a bully would be the center of attraction for a POSITIVEreason on the Atl Housewives oppose to people looking at her like she is a jealous spirit and cut throat type of person. Nee Nee is more attractive when she compromises with the ladies oppose to the bugga bear approach. Its a time and a place to be aggresive. NOT ALL THE TIME! I have to give it too her she has come a long way as far as her appearance. That look is good for you. UR 1/2 way there –sofen up Nee Nee I know U are beautiful inside as well as out.
SHARYN
March 14th, 2010
9:46 am
Nee Nee I know U are beautiful inside as well as out. Let the people know on the next Atlanta Housewives that you arent that jealous, angry type of person that you appeared to be on the last shows. I feel your pain as far as the Kim and Candy’s “Dont be tardy for the party” outcast. Remember people reep what they sow. Candy was sincerely caught up in that mess. And Kim dragged her into it. It was Kim that went back and forth as to her story being told. The human side we would want to whip that *!# …but the Godly side- vengence is his -keeps you moving. Hopefully if u are on the nxt season sofen up girl. You are beautitul outside lets work on that inside to complete the package. Thats a STAR up frount.