Kenyatta is Mandy's ex-boyfriend. He was abusive and probably met her at Mickey and Svetlana's wedding. When he finds out Lip has had sex with Mandy he goes after him and tries to beat him up at college. When Ian and Mickey discover Mandy is back with her abusive boyfriend Kenyatta, with her believing it was her fault he hit her. Ian wants to take her out to a safe place, but the ensuing argument reveals Ian has some apparent issues he's still dealing with, especially when he holds a knife to Kenyatta's throat.