While rumors swirled that "Love & Hip-Hop: NY" star Tahiry Jose was attacked during fashion week, thus far there's been no confirmation from Jose herself, until now.
Jose is now speaking out about the incident, confirming that she did have a physical altercation with a man while preparing to walk in her first runway show with Toure Designs. The man who allegedly attacked Tahiry is Carlos Gonzalez, the production manager of the venue.
Tahiry spoke out via Instagram, saying Gonzalez attacked her for being a "woman with a voice" who refuses "to be disrespected." She also spoke on the general problem of violence against women and the shaming of its victims.
Toure of Toure Designs also released a statement to The Jasmine Brand on the incident, apologizing to fans and celebrity attendees of the fashion show, and clearing his company's name, saying the situation was out of his control.
Read Tahiry's official statement as well and Toure Designs' apology above.
Source: TheJasmineBrand
