For months there was speculation that Nicki Minaj‘s ex Safaree Samuels was joining the cast of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.’ Now, with the unveiling  of the official extended trailer yesterday, we know that he indeed is a full time cast member.

Safaree sat down with VH1 for a “Meet The Cast” online segment, where he dishes on his reasons for joining the show and says it has to do with proving to people that he is much more than just Nicki’s ex. Via VH1:

Samuels, 34, will join season three of the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood as a main cast member looking to wipe his slate clean from all his past connections and ties to his ex. Safaree’s break-up with Minaj was what reality shows are made of, after the two parted ways in a messy exchange that included her moving on immediately with rapper Meek Mill.

“You know, I’m just rebuilding myself. I put my life on hold long enough so now I’m finally able to focus on myself and you know show the world what I’m made of and make the best of every situation I’m in, and I’m just trying to let people know I’m my own person,” Safaree explains.

Check out the video HERE