Fraternity Reportedly Removes Malik Yoba From Youth Leadership Role Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

Malik Yoba has been accused of having sex with a minor, and now he’s been removed from a fraternity leadership role meant to bring awareness to a youth program.

via NewsOne:

According to a memo obtained by NewsOne, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Yoba was removed from his position as spokesman for the Sigma Beta Club program, which is focused on providing mentorship to “pre-teen and teen-aged males” through social, cultural and educational enrichment. The “Empire” actor, who is an honorary member of the historic Black fraternity, was named the spokesperson earlier this year.

The memo, dated Sept. 5, was sent out to fraternity members on Thursday and said the organization’s decision to remove Yoba came after allegations were made against him by Mariah Lopez Ebony, a transwoman who claimed the actor paid her for sex when she was underage. Other women have also shared similar stories.

“Those reports allege that Yoba had been previously involved in an inappropriate relationship 20 years ago, allegations that Brother Yoba denies,” the memo said. “This is a serious issue and the allegation is inconsistent with, and a distraction to, the focus of the Sigma Beta Club. To safeguard the reputation of the program and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., the National Sigma Beta Club Foundation, in consultation with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s leadership, has determined it to be in the best interest of all concerned that Brother Malik Yoba no longer serve as the National Spokesperson for the Sigma Beta Club program.”

Last week, a woman by the name of Mariah Lopez Ebony wrote a Facebook post that Malik had sex with her when she was 13 and 16 years old.

Malik denied the allegations in a now-deleted freestyle.