WETV’S Love After Lockup is a hit reality TV series that first aired in 2018.
The show returned on October 4, 2024 with a new season that follows the lives of seven first time couples, including Michael and Justine Persaud and a newborn baby.
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Who is Michael Persaud?
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Michael Anthony Persaud is a TV personality after featuring on the reality TV series, Love After Lockup.
Michael is also known as a rapper and goes by the name of Montana Millz.
The Pennsylvanian rapper has been in and out of prison since he was 15 years old.
In January 2018, Michael was incarceration was for drug charges.
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Michael was released from Prison on October 7, 2022 to start a family life with his partner Justine who also appears on the show.
How did Michael and Justine meet?
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Viewers were first introduced to the couple while Michael was serving a prison sentence during season two of Love During Lockup.
The couple met through a prison pen pal organization and had their ups and downs during their journey as a couple.
Despite the challenges of being a part, Michael continued a relationship with Justine who he went on to marry.
The couple were keen not to let anything get in the way of their commitment to one another and on August 5, 2022 the pair were married while Michael was still serving his sentence.
The marriage was a first for Michael, and a second for Justine who divorced from her first husband in August 2020.
How many kids does Michael have?
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Michael has four kids while Justine has three from previous relationships.
After Michael was released from prison, Justine found out that she was pregnant. This would be their first child together.
Michael announced the birth of their first baby together, named Manhattan Barbie, on TikTok with a caption that wrote: “My baby is here.
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“Welcome to the world Manhattan Barbie.”
With their hands full with a newborn and seven other children between them to care for, fans didn’t think the couple would be making any more shock announcements.
However, in January 2024, the couple announced their second child as a couple, making them parents of nine children combined.
Love After Lockup captures some family drama following the birth of their children, with the show featuring Michael’s mother stopping at nothing to ensure the paternity of the children is confirmed through DNA testing.
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