Former Bad Boy artist Chopper—aka Young City—is stirring the pot with explosive claims that he had an affair with a woman who was dating producer Stevie J back in 2003. While he didn’t name names, hip-hop fans on social media were quick to connect the dots—and the consensus is that the unnamed woman is none other than rap legend Eve.
Chopper made the revelation during a new interview with The Art of Dialogue, where he reflected on past tensions with Stevie J. The alleged affair, he says, is one reason for the bad blood between them. And though Chopper never directly mentioned Eve, the timeline, context, and known relationships of that era seem to point directly to her.
The 2003 Timeline Makes the Clues Clear
In 2003, Eve was riding high on her musical success following the release of her third studio album Eve-Olution. She was also publicly linked to Stevie J, the Grammy-winning producer who later became a polarizing reality TV star on Love & Hip Hop. At the same time, Chopper was gaining fame as a member of Da Band, the hip-hop group created by Diddy on the MTV show Making the Band 2.
Though Young City avoided dropping a name, fans quickly pieced it together—and social media exploded with speculation. The implications are messy: Was Eve unknowingly caught in a love triangle with two Bad Boy associates?
Eve’s Legacy Speaks Louder Than the Rumors
While the internet runs wild with speculation, Eve has long risen above drama. Her 1999 debut album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, made history as the first female rapper to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She went on to release chart-topping hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” with Gwen Stefani and “Gangsta Lovin’” with Alicia Keys.
Outside of music, she starred in the Barbershop film franchise and her own UPN sitcom Eve, proving her versatility in entertainment. More recently, she’s embraced a quieter life, focused on family and selective projects—solidifying her place as a respected voice in hip-hop and pop culture.
A Nostalgic Look at Hip-Hop’s Wildest Era
Whether Chopper’s claim is fact or fiction, it’s reignited curiosity about one of the most chaotic eras in hip-hop—when Diddy had young artists walking to Brooklyn for cheesecake, reality TV was colliding with rap dreams, and backstage relationships were just as dramatic as the verses.
As for Eve, she hasn’t responded to the rumors, and it’s unlikely she will. These days, the Philly-bred MC has little interest in revisiting tabloid headlines. Still, the resurfaced drama is a reminder that in hip-hop, no secret stays buried for long—especially when old interviews start trending.
