'' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' (originally titled ''Love & Hip Hop'') is the original installment of the ''

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franchise on

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. The series premiered on March 6, 2011, and chronicles the lives of people involved with

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(and nearby areas, including

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, and

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). The series has a large ensemble cast, with leading cast members in the opening credits, and a sprawling supporting cast, who are credited as "additional cast" or "featured" in the show's end credits. These secondary cast members appear in

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confessional segments and (for the most part) have the same amount of screen time and storyline focus as the show's main cast members. Over the years, several supporting cast members have been upgraded to lead.

Cast timeline

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(appears in opening credits) : Secondary cast (appears in

confessional segments and in end credits alongside the main cast) : Guest cast (appears in a guest role or cameo) Note:

Main cast members

Original cast members

*Chrissy Lampkin (Seasons 1–2, 10) is the longtime girlfriend of rapper

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. She was born in

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to Afro-

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parents. She has been in a relationship with Jim since 2004, after meeting him in

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. Chrissy first appeared in the 2006 presentation tape for ''Keeping Up the Joneses'', a proposed doco-series that would attempt to chronicle Jim's everyday life, as well as the behind-the-scenes difficulties in actually making the documentary. While in development with

under the title ''Diary of a Hip Hop Girlfriend'', the show's focus shifted to Chrissy and her circle of friends, forming the basis of what would eventually become ''Love & Hip Hop''. The first season of ''Love & Hip Hop'' chronicles her struggles with Jim's commitment issues, and her strained relationship with his mother, Nancy. Midway through the season, Chrissy proposes to Jim and the two become engaged. Her feud with Jim's long-term manager Yandy becomes the focus of season two, culminating in a violent showdown between the two women at a Miami nightclub. After this incident, Chrissy's relationship with the show's producers grew tense, with her refusing to sit down with executive producer

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for the season's reunion special, accusing her of manipulating storylines for dramatic effect. On September 7, 2012,

announced that Jim and Chrissy would leave ''Love & Hip Hop'' to star in their own spin-off show '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'', which premiered on September 24, 2012. The series chronicled the couple's relationship struggles, as well as Chrissy's forays into

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and

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. Its series finale aired on December 16, 2013, after two seasons. After a six-year hiatus from the franchise, and several years spent living in Miami, Chrissy returned to New York and rejoined the cast of ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' for its tenth season. During the season, she reignites her feud with Yandy after making peace with Kimbella. *Emily Bustamante (Seasons 1–2), also known as Emily B, is a stylist and fashion designer. She was born in

to Puerto Rican- Dominican parents, and raised in

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. She has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with the rapper

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since 2001 and is the mother of his son, Johan Jackson, born 2008. She also has a daughter, Taina Williams, born 1998, from a previous relationship. The first two seasons of ''Love & Hip Hop'' chronicle her struggles with Fabolous' infidelity and his refusal to claim her in public. Emily did not return to the show after the second season's reunion special, instead going on to appear in a supporting role in the spin-off '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'' for two seasons. In 2015, Emily gave birth to Fab's second son, Jonas Jackson. In March 2018, the couple made headlines after a violent incident occurred in which Fab allegedly knocked out her two front teeth. In 2019, Emily was reportedly in talks to appear with the other original cast members for season ten of ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'', however she ultimately did not appear. *

Olivia Longott Olivia Theresa Longott (born February 15, 1981) is an American R&B singer. She is best known for performing with the hip hop group G-Unit and also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series '' Love & Hip Hop: New York''. Ea ...

(Seasons 1–2, supporting cast member in seasons 3, 10) is a R&B singer-songwriter. She was born in

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, New York to a

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n mother and

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n father. She rose to fame as the "First Lady" of

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, as the first female signed to

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. The first two seasons of ''Love & Hip Hop'' chronicle her struggles to comeback in the music industry after a series of career misfires. As the show aired, Olivia was publicly critical of her portrayal, most notably regarding a storyline involving her relationship with her mother. Subsequently, her role was diminished significantly, returning only as a supporting cast member in season three. During the season, she becomes caught up in the relationship drama between her manager Rich Dollaz, and his new artist

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. After a seven-year hiatus, Olivia returned to the show as a supporting cast member in season ten, in which she accuses Rich of stealing song royalties from her. *Somaya Reece (Seasons 1–2, supporting cast member in season 10), born Ginie Castro, is a

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- Puerto Rican artist, originally from

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. She endured a rough childhood, including an abusive relationship with a teenage boyfriend, and a stint in a gang where she was stabbed and shot two times. She rose to fame as an urban model and through her relationship with rapper

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, who she dated in 2009. The first season of ''Love & Hip Hop'' chronicles her move to

and her struggles to kickstart her music career. During the season, she ignites a feud with Chrissy after pursuing Jim for a musical collaboration, and with her manager Maurice gets into a war of words with Olivia and her manager Rich. In season two, Somaya was phased gradually out of the show, with the finale showing her packing her bags and moving back to Los Angeles. During the season's reunion special, she confronts series creator

over having her storyline cut out, memorably calling her a "bitch". Somaya then made uncredited cameo appearances in the first season of the spin-off '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'', where she is seen attending Chrissy, Emily and Talia's fashion show, and in season two of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', where she is seen attending Nikki, Princess and Milan's fashion event. Somaya officially returned to the franchise in the special ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' to discuss her time on the show, the only original cast member to do so. She reportedly filmed scenes with her then-girlfriend

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for the show's eighth season, however their scenes never made it to air. After an eight-year hiatus, Somaya returned to ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' as a supporting cast member in season ten.

Season 2 additions

*Kimbella James (née Vanderhee), (Seasons 2, 7, 9–10, guest star in seasons 3, 5) is a

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urban model and

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, originally from

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. She has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with

Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James Sr. (born February 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper and member of now-defunct hip-hop group, the Diplomats (also known as Dipset). He is best known for his appearances on group coho ...

since 2009 and is the mother of his son, Juelz Santana James, born 2010. She also has a son, Leandro, born 2002, from a previous relationship. Kimbella joins the main cast of ''Love & Hip Hop'' from season two. In the premiere episode, she admits to having sex with

while Emily was pregnant with his child, igniting a violent altercation with Emily's friend Chrissy. Later in the season, she gets into an ugly brawl with

, stemming from their modelling days together. After the season's reunion special, Kimbella quit the series, after revealing that she is pregnant with Juelz' second child. She gave birth to Bella Monroe James in 2012. Kimbella returns as Yandy's friend and confidante in guest appearances during seasons three and five, and as a bridesmaid at Yandy and Mendeecees' wedding in the special ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding''. She rejoins the main cast in season seven, which chronicles her relationship with Juelz as he embarks on a career comeback. She quit the show for a second time while filming season eight after falling out with Yandy, appearing only in the specials ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''Love & Hip Hop: The Love Edition''. Kimbella and Juelz rejoin the cast together in season nine, which chronicles their struggles as a couple, after Juelz faces jail time for bringing a loaded gun to Newark Airport. During the season, she reveals that Juelz has struggled with opiate addiction for many years. Later, he proposes and the two become engaged. They marry in the season's finale. During the reunion, Kimbella reveals that she is pregnant with the couple's third child (and Kimbella's fourth). She gave birth to Santana James in 2019. Kimbella returns in season ten, which chronicles her attempts to adjust to life while Juelz is incarcerated, amid ongoing tensions with Yandy after her reconciliation with Chrissy. *Yandy Smith-Harris (Seasons 2–10, cameo appearance in season 1) is an entertainment manager and entrepreneur. She was born in

. In 2004, she graduated from

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with a bachelor's degree in business and interned at Violator under the mentorship of

. In 2005, Yandy met

on a private jet charted by

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, and left Violator to manage him full-time. In 2006, Jim approached

executives to make a reality show about him, leading to the filming of an 11-minute presentation tape, ''Keeping Up with Joneses'', produced by Stefan Springman and Toby Barraud of Eastern TV. VH1 were unsure if audiences would be invested in the concept full-time, and Yandy approached Mona to retool the show, and the concept was tweaked to include Jim's girlfriend Chrissy and her circle of friends, becoming what would be later known as ''

''. Yandy first appears briefly in an uncredited cameo at Chrissy's proposal party in the first season, before joining the main cast from season two. The season chronicles her struggles while working as Jim's manager and the demise of their professional relationship, culminating in a violent brawl with Chrissy at a Miami nightclub. In July 2012, Yandy gave birth to her first child, Omere Harris. Season three introduces Mendeecees Harris, her child's father and on-again, off-again boyfriend since 2007, and chronicles their engagement and subsequent wedding plans, which are interrupted when Mendeecees is forced to turn himself into custody for multiple drug and trafficking charges. The couple are reunited in season five when Mendeecees is released on bail, and Yandy gives birth to their second child, Skylar Smith Harris, in 2015. On May 25, 2015, Yandy and Mendeecees were married live on

as part of the special ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding''. While filming the show's sixth season, Mendeecees is sentenced to eight years in jail and turns himself in. Season seven chronicles Yandy's strained relationships with Mendeecees' baby mamas, Samantha and Erika, which explodes into an all-out war, as the women fight for custody for Mendeecees' eldest children, Lil Mendeecees and Aasim. During the season, Yandy admits that her televised wedding was "symbolic" and that her marriage to Mendeecees is not legal. Later seasons chronicle Yandy's struggles to repair her broken friendship with Kimbella, having had a falling out behind the scenes in season eight. Their feud intensifies in season nine, when Yandy begins the process of adopting a foster child, Infinity, and Kimbella questions her motivations for doing so, claiming it was all for "clout". In season ten, Yandy and Kimbella are once again at each other's throats, after Yandy's nemesis Chrissy returns to New York and reconciles with Kimbella. Later, she prepares for Mendeecees' upcoming release from federal prison. After Mendeecees' release in January 2020, the couple moved to Atlanta and joined the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta''. Yandy also appears in '' VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition'', as a guest star in the spin-off show '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies'' and in the specials ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments'', ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''.

Season 3 additions

(Seasons 3–5, 10, supporting cast member in season 2) is a former

, urban model and aspiring singer, known through her appearances in various

videos, for artists such as

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and

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. She was born in

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to a Puerto Rican mother and Dominican father. She has a son, King Conde, born 2007, with video director and rapper Raul Conde, a member of Fat Joe's Terror Squad. In 2009, she appeared as a troublemaking

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employee on the E! reality show ''

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''. Erica first appears in a supporting role in season two as a rival of Kimbella's, which stems from their days competing for modelling jobs. In her first episode, the two get into a violent altercation in which champagne glasses are thrown, causing both to bleed. This would lead to stronger security measures for all ''

'' shows from then on, including hiring personal bodyguards for the cast and enforcing a total ban on glass and metal silverware on set. Erica is promoted to the main cast in season three, which focuses on her turbulent relationship with manager Rich Dollaz and his struggles to kickstart her music career. In season four, Erica explores her

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, entering a relationship with model Cyn Santana. Their relationship falls apart in season five and Erica finds love with rapper Bow Wow, who later proposes. During the season's reunion special, Erica refused to film onstage with the other cast members, announcing that the season would be her last. Just months after she quit the series, Erica and Bow Wow called off their engagement. Erica returned to the franchise two years later in 2017, first appearing in the special ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'', and then joining the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', having relocating to Atlanta to kickstart her music career. On December 24, 2018, Erica announced her engagement to fellow ''Love & Hip Hop'' cast member Safaree Samuels. The two met while appearing as contestants on

s '' Scared Famous'', where they tied at third place. Although she does not appear onscreen (and any images of her are blurred), her relationship with Safaree becomes a source of conflict with the show's cast towards the end of season nine. In 2019, Erica returned to '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' for its tenth anniversary season, after announcing that her and Safaree are expecting their first child together. The season chronicles their wedding and subsequent marriage struggles, as well as her unresolved issues with exes Rich and Cyn Santana. Erica also appears in the special ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. *Jen Bayer (Season 3), known as Jen "the Pen", is a radio personality and

blogger. She was born on

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. In 2005, she appeared on the

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reality show ''

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'', hosted by

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, who coined her nickname. She has been in a relationship with rapper Consequence since 2008 and is the mother of his son, Caiden Mills, born 2011. Season three chronicles her struggles as a

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in an interfaith relationship with a

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. During the season, she sparked controversy and criticism for saying "I'm white, honey, it will get done" during an argument with fellow cast member Raqi. *Raqi Thunda (Season 3) is a radio personality and self-proclaimed "

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confidante". She was born in

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to a Puerto Rican and

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n father, who was also

. She is introduced as

's close friend, however they have a dramatic falling out early into the season. She later sparks violent feuds with Tahiry, Jen and Rashidah. *Winter Ramos (Season 3, guest star in Season 2), is an author and former

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, known for her

exposé, ''Game Over: My Love for Hip-Hop''. She was born in

to Puerto Rican parents. She worked for many years in the industry as a wardrobe stylist and executive assistant to rappers such as

. She first appears as a guest star in season two, helping Emily through her relationship struggles with Fab, before joining the main cast in season three. Her storyline revolves around her feud with rapper Lore'l, who has a problem with what Winter wrote about her in her book. Winter was phased gradually out of the show during the season, making a brief appearance at the season's reunion special, where she reveals she is pregnant. Winter gave birth to a daughter, Summer Marie, in 2013. *Rashidah Ali (Season 3, supporting cast member in seasons 5–6, guest star in season 4), also credited as Rah Ali, is a socialite, entrepreneur and self-professed celebrity "stiletto expert". She was born in

and raised

. Her "high-end" shoe boutiques in

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and

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have been featured on the reality shows ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. Rah joins the cast in season three, which chronicles her legal issues, including being charged for slashing a bouncer's face with a razor blade. She also reveals she had sex with Yandy's boyfriend Mendeecees years earlier, sparking a rivalry between the two women. At the season's reunion, she announces her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, a music executive. Rah was demoted after the season's poor reception, returning as a guest star in season four, which chronicles the breakdown of her friendship with Tahiry as she plans her wedding. She begins appearing in a supporting capacity towards the end of season five, before taking on a larger role again in season six, where she appears as

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's friend and confidante, and embarks on a management career, managing the careers of rapper rivals BBOD and Mariahlynn. Rah does not return to the show after the sixth season's reunion special, reportedly after falling out with Remy. In 2016, she made a memorable appearance on the

show ''

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'', where she got into a brawl with Sky. Since 2017, Rah has garnered attention from tabloids and gossip blogs for her friendship with rapper

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, including being referenced in Nicki's

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" and appearing in its music video, and getting into a much-publicised physical altercation with former co-star

Cardi B Belcalis Marlenis Cephus (; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper. Noted for her unfiltered public image and lyrics, Cardi B is one of the most successful female rappers. From 2015 to early 2017, she ga ...

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. *Tahiry Jose (Seasons 3–4, supporting cast member in season 10) is an urban model and

. She was born in

to Dominican parents. She came into the public eye due to her relationship with rapper

, who she dated from 2005 until 2009. Season three chronicles Tahiry and Joe's lingering feelings for each other, amid violent feuds with Raqi and Joe's girlfriend Kaylin. During the season, she embarks on a music career, releasing a single, "Devil", with producer Cisco Rosado. She and Joe eventually rekindle their relationship, however break up towards the end of season four, after Tahiry rejects his marriage proposal. Tahiry left the show while filming season five, believing "it was time to leave on top". Any scenes she filmed never made it to air. In 2017, she returned to the franchise in the specials ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''The Love Edition''. Two years later, Tahiry returned to ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' as a supporting cast member for the show's tenth anniversary season, where she reconnects with Joe, causing tensions between her and Cyn. Additionally, she experiences a breast cancer scare after doctors found a large mass on her breast.

Season 4 additions

*Taranasha Wallace (Seasons 4–6, supporting cast member in season 7, cameo in season 8) is an aspiring actress, restaurant manager and etiquette coach, originally from Jayess, Mississippi. She came into the public eye for her relationship with rapper

Peter Gunz Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz were an American hip hop duo, composed of rappers Sean "Lord Tariq" Hamilton and Peter "Peter Gunz" Pankey, from The Bronx, New York. They are best known for their 1997 single "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)", which reached the ...

, who she began dating in 2000, and is the mother of his sons, Jamison Pankey, born in 2008, and Kaz Pankey, born in 2012. In season four, she discovers that Peter has married another woman, Amina, behind her back, leading to a violent showdown between the two women. The dramatic storyline, reminiscent of the love triangle featuring Mimi, Joseline and

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on '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', generated the highest ratings in the show's history. In season five, Peter continues to go back and forth between Tara and Amina, leading to a controversial period in season six where the two women are pregnant at the same time. In 2016, Tara gave birth to her third son with Peter, Gunner Ethan Pankey. During season seven, Tara and Amina were phased out of the show, returning only as supporting cast members. She appears briefly in an uncredited cameo in season eight, where she is seen attending Rich's

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awareness event. Tara also appears in the specials ''The Wedding'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' (where she won in the Romance Gone Wrong category) and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot'', and in an episode of the web series ''VH1: UnVeiled''. *Erica Jean Newman (Season 4) is an aspiring actress. She was born in

and raised in

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to a Puerto Rican mother and

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father. She came into the public eye after having a son, Brian Steven Robert Newman, with rapper

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in 2012. Erica joins the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season four, which chronicles her and Saigon's volatile relationship, and their struggles in raising their child, who is revealed to have

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. Erica and Saigon did not return to the show after the season's reunion special, and later appeared together on an episode of OWNs '' Iyanla: Fix My Life''. *Amina Buddafly (Seasons 4–6, supporting cast member in season 7, guest star in season 10), real name Aminata Schmahl Pankey , is a

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ese-

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R&B singer-songwriter, originally from

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. She rose to fame as a former member of the girl group Black Buddafly, with her sisters Jazz and Sophie. She joins the cast in season four as the secret wife of rapper

. Their marriage is revealed dramatically early into the season, leading to a violent showdown between Amina and Tara, his girlfriend of 13 years, and the mother of his children. At the season's reunion, she reveals that she is pregnant with Peter's child. She would give birth to a daughter, Cori Pankey, in July 2014. Peter continues to go back and forth between her and Tara in season five, and after falling pregnant in season six, Amina decides to have an

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. At the season's reunion, while Tara is pregnant with Peter's baby, she reveals she is also expecting another child with Peter. In 2016, Amina gave birth to her second daughter, Bronx Pankey. Amina returns in a minor supporting role towards the end of season seven, after moving to

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for a fresh start. During the season, she officially ends her relationship with Peter. Amina returns in a guest role in season ten, where she is seen attending Erica Mena's bachelorette party, and as a bridesmaid at her and Safaree's wedding ceremony. Amina also appears in the specials ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' (where she won in the Dropping Bombs and Romance Gone Wrong categories) and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. *

K. Michelle Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American Country, Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, and television personality. She was a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' during its first two sea ...

(Season 4), born Kimberly Michelle Pate, is a R&B/

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singer-songwriter, originally from

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. She first appeared in the first two seasons of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', as one of its original six cast members. She joins the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season four, which chronicles her move from Atlanta to New York. Her appearance on the show served primarily to set up her own spin-off show, '' K. Michelle: My Life'', which premiered months later. As such, she appeared infrequently, interacted mainly with Yandy and Tara and did not attend the season's reunion. Michelle also performed at Yandy and Mendecees' wedding on the live special ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding'', before briefly rejoining the cast of ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' and later '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'' after her spin-off ended after three seasons.

Season 5 additions

*Cyn Santana (Seasons 5, 9–10, supporting cast member in season 4), born Cynthia Pacheco, is an urban model,

and aspiring singer. She was born in

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, to a Dominican father and Salvadorian mother. Cyn first appears in a supporting role in season four as

's new girlfriend. The season chronicles their blossoming romance, her first relationship with a woman. Cyn is promoted to the main cast in season five, which chronicles her and Erica's dramatic and violent break up. During the season, she embarks on a music career, releasing the single "How Can You Leave?" with producer Cisco Rosado, in tribute to her late brother who committed suicide the year before. Later, she begins dating her longtime friend Ray Stacks, who she introduces at the season's reunion. After a four-year hiatus, Cyn returned as a main cast member in season nine with

. Although they never interacted together previously on the show, the two began dating in 2016, and welcomed a son, Lexington, in December 2017. The season chronicles their relationship struggles, including her battle with

postpartum depression Postpartum depression (PPD), also called perinatal depression, is a mood disorder which may be experienced by pregnant or postpartum women. Symptoms include extreme sadness, low energy, anxiety, crying episodes, irritability, and extreme cha ...

. During the season, she reveals that she was molested by a female babysitter when she was five years old. In the season finale, Joe proposes and the two become engaged. Cyn and Joe called off their engagement just months after the season's reunion special, allegedly due to Joe's infidelity. The tenth season chronicles Cyn's struggles to co-parent after the breakup, amid tensions with ex-girlfriend Erica when she starts playing matchmaker with Joe and his ex Tahiry. * Chrissy Monroe (Season 5), born Christina Crastanda, is an

Italian-American Italian Americans () are Americans who have full or partial Italians, Italian ancestry. The largest concentrations of Italian Americans are in the urban Northeastern United States, Northeast and industrial Midwestern United States, Midwestern ...

socialite and

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, originally from

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, Maryland. She is a former

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and

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, who claims

used to work as an escort for her. Season five chronicles her relationship struggles with rapper

Chink Santana Andre Parker, known by his stage name Chink Santana, is an American R&B record producer from Washington, D.C. He is known for co-producing albums including '' Ashanti'' (2002), by singer of the same name, as well as its follow-up, '' Chapter I ...

and her desires to have a family. The couple eventually break up.

Season 6 additions

(Seasons 6–7), born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, is a rapper. She was born in

to a Dominican father and

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ian mother. Her sister, Hennessy Carolina, also appears on the show. Cardi worked as a

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for five years, and rose to fame as a

social media personality A social media influencer, or simply influencer (also known as an online influencer), is a person who builds a grassroots online presence through engaging content such as photos, videos, and updates. This is done by using direct audience intera ...

for her video posts on

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and

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. She joins the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season six. With her fiancé Tommy in prison, Cardi enjoys a casual fling with DJ Self, leading to a violent altercation with his girlfriend Yorma. Cardi and Self end up clashing later in the season, when he fails to take her rap career seriously. In season seven, Cardi's music career begins to take off after the release of her mixtapes, and her relationship with producer Swift turns sexual, leading to a heated confrontation with his girlfriend Asia. On December 30, 2016, she announced she was leaving the show to focus on her rap career. Cardi is considered the show's

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and catapulted to stardom shortly after her stint on the show, signing a record deal with

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and releasing the

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-nominated single "

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", which reached #1 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. In September 2017, she married

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of the

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group

Migos Migos () were an American hip hop group founded in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 2008. The group was composed of rapper Quavo, his nephew Takeoff, and their "cousin" friend Offset. Quavo is from Athens, Georgia, while Offset and Takeoff were bo ...

, and gave birth to a daughter, Kulture Kiari Cephus in July 2018. Cardi returned briefly to the franchise in the 2019 special ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'', where she won the Most Quotable category. *Miss Moe Money & Sexxy Lexxy (Season 6), born Monisha Brown and Alexis Smith Walker, are members of the rap duo BBOD (Bad Bitches on Deck). They are credited together in the opening credits and share green screen scenes in several episodes. The duo were born in

, although Moe grew up in

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. Lexxy's uncle and mentor is the rapper

Treach Anthony Shawn Criss (born December 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Treach, is an American rapper and actor. He is perhaps best known as the lead rapper of the hip hop group Naughty by Nature. Early life, family and education Criss atte ...

. Season six chronicles their internal struggles as a duo as well as their violent rivalries with fellow rappers Bianca Bonnie and Mariahlynn. *Mariahlynn Jacoby-Araujo (Seasons 6–8, supporting cast member in season 9, cameo in season 10) is a rapper. She was born in

Jersey City Jersey City is the List of municipalities in New Jersey, second-most populous

to an

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mother and Puerto Rican father. Her mother suffers from substance abuse issues, and she endured a rough childhood within the

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system. In order to provide for her family, Mariahlynn worked as a

and a

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. She was discovered by DJ Self, who helped make her single, "Once Upon a Time (I Was a Hoe)", a radio hit. In season six, she sparks feuds with Moe and Lexxy, and tries to beat the "creep squad" at their own game, having casual flings with Cisco Rosado and Rich Dollaz. In season seven, she signs to Self's record label, Gwinin Entertainment, and finds herself caught in a contract war between Self and Cisco, as well as a violent rivalry with Major Galore, Self's only other female artist. In season eight, she briefly dates singer James R, which ends after she finds him in a compromising position at a video shoot with Sophia Body. During the season, her friendship with Bianca Bonnie puts her at odds with rapper Brittney Taylor, and

DreamDoll Tabatha Robinson (born February 28, 1992), known professionally as DreamDoll, is an American rapper. She appeared on season 16 of Oxygen's '' Bad Girls Club: Social Disruption'', and in 2017, she joined the cast of VH1's '' Love & Hip Hop: New Y ...

, Gwinin's newest signee. Mariahlynn returns as a supporting cast member in season nine. After her mother faces legal issues once again, she battles to gain sole custody of her sister Icelynn. At the season's reunion, she professes her love for Rich, and reveals that the two have been in a secret, on-again-off-again relationship for eight years. Mariahlynn appears in an uncredited cameo in season ten, where she is seen in the background of Jonathan's fundraising event. Mariahlynn also appears in the specials ''Joseline's Special Delivery'', ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot'', and in the web series ''VH1: UnVeiled''. *

(Seasons 6–10), born Reminisce Smith Mackie, is a

-nominated rapper. She was born in

. Remy spent six and a half years in prison for shooting a former friend of hers over a financial dispute. She married rapper

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while she was incarcerated in 2008. She has a son, Jayson "Jace" Smith, born 2000, from a previous relationship. Remy makes her first franchise appearance in an episode of ''Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live!'', where she announces that she will be joining the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York''. Season six chronicles her struggles to adjust to life after her release from prison. She and Papoose renew their vows in an official ceremony in the finale. Seasons seven and eight focus on the couple's struggles to conceive a child together, including a devastating

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. In season nine, after undergoing intensive

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treatments, she becomes pregnant with her first child with Papoose, who he nicknames "The Golden Child". In December 2018, Remy gave birth to a daughter, Reminisce MacKenzie Mackie. Season ten chronicles her struggles to release her highly anticipated album, ''7 Winters and 6 Summers'', while raising her newborn daughter, as well as her legal battle with former co-star Brittney Taylor, who accuses her of assault. Remy and Papoose also star in the holiday special ''Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday'' and the spin-off '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies''. She also appears in an episode the specials ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''.

Season 7 additions

Bianca Bonnie Bianca Dupree, also known as Bianca Bonnie and formerly Young B, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and television personality. Born in Harlem, New York, she first gained recognition after being featured on Webstar's 2006 debut album '' ...

(Seasons 7–8, supporting cast member in season 6), born Bianca Dupree, is a rapper. She was born in

. She rose to fame at the age of 15 under the name Young B with the hit single, "

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", which won her a

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. Season six chronicles her return to the music industry after some personal struggles. She signs to Yandy's management and ends up winning Self's Gwinin Fest, beating out rapper rivals Moe and Lexxy and new ally Mariahlynn. She is promoted to main cast in season seven, where she pursues a romance with DJ Drewski, sparking a feud with his girlfriend Sky. In season eight, her violent antics threaten to derail her career when a rival from her past, rapper Brittney Taylor, comes to New York. After multiple altercations between the two girls, Yandy severs their business relationship for good. After a public fallout with Mariahlynn, Bianca confirmed on social media that the season would be her last. In 2020, Bianca returned to reality television, appearing on We TVs '' Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 14 — Hip Hop Edition 2'' with fellow ''

'' star

Joseline Hernandez Joseline Hernandez (born November 3, 1986) is a Puerto Rican reality television personality, rapper, and actress. She is best known for starring in the first six seasons of the VH1 reality television series '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' and the s ...

. *

Felicia Pearson Felicia Pearson (born May 18, 1980) is an American actress, rapper, and author. She played a fictionalized version of herself nicknamed "Snoop" on ''The Wire'' and wrote a 2007 memoir, '' Grace After Midnight,'' detailing her troubled childhood ...

(Seasons 7–8), better known as Snoop, is an actress, originally from

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. Pearson was born a crack baby, and before discovering acting, endured a rough life in the

system, including working as a

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and being convicted of second-degree murder by the age of 15. She is best known for her role in the

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series ''

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''. Season seven chronicles her attempts to launch her own record label ''Gorgeous Gangster Records'', as well as her romantic struggles with girlfriend J. Adrienne, who identifies as heterosexual and "only gay for Snoop". The couple break up during the course of the season. Although still credited as lead in every episode in season eight, she appears as a background character, having little-to-no storyline of her own.

Season 8 additions

* Juju Castaneda (Season 8–9, supporting cast member in seasons 7, 10, cameo in season 6) is an

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author, entrepreneur and

. She was born in

and raised in

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immigrants. She came into the public eye through her ten-year relationship with rapper

Cam'ron Cameron Ezike Giles (born February 4, 1976), known Mononym, mononymously as Cam'ron, is an American rapper. Beginning his career in the early 1990s as Killa Cam, Giles signed with Lance Rivera, Lance "Un" Rivera's Lance Rivera, Untertainment, a ...

, who she began dating in 2007. The couple became engaged in 2013. She is a graduate of

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, obtaining both a bachelor's degree in business and a master's degree in public administration. She is also a licensed

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and the proprietor of a

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and

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company, Candy Jewels Hair. Juju and Cam were initially approached to join the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season three, however they declined. Juju appears briefly in an uncredited cameo in season six while attending Remy and Papoose's wedding. Juju joins the supporting cast in season seven, acting as a friend and confidante to Kimbella, Yandy and Remy. During the season, she releases her first book, ''Secrets of a Jewel'', which causes minor controversy with the girls when Yandy believes one of the characters is based on her. Juju is promoted to the main cast in season eight, with her storyline revolving around her adapting ''Secrets of a Jewel'' into a play. She reveals that her and Cam have called off their engagement and develops a close friendship with Safaree. In season nine, she has a falling out with Jonathan over a business dispute, however the two eventually reconcile. She returns in a supporting role in season ten. Juju also appears as a supporting cast member in one episode of '' Love & Hip Hop: Miami''s first season, and attends its reunion, and as a guest star in the spin-off show '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies''. * Anaís Martínez Brito (Season 8, supporting cast member in season 7, cameo in season 10) is a

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-nominated singer, originally from

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. She came to the United States at an early age and was raised in The Bronx since she was eight years old. In 2002, she appeared on an episode of ''

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'' titled "Bring On The Bisexuals". She rose to fame after winning the Puerto-Rican singing competition show ''

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'' in 2005. She resides in

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with her husband Confesor Ruben Brito, a businessman who works at a luxury car dealership, and their two sons, Diamond and King Brito. Anaís joins the cast in season eight. Frustrated by the state of her career and stuck in a miserable marriage, she becomes recklessly flirtatious, culminating in an affair with Rich Dollaz. She returns as a supporting cast member in season nine, but disappears from the show after a few episodes. It is eventually revealed that she has been struggling with mental illness, and been in and out of mental health facilities for the past few months. Anaís appears in an uncredited cameo in season ten, where she is seen in the background of Jonathan's fundraising event. *

Lil' Mo Cynthia Karen Loving (born November 19, 1978), known professionally as Lil' Mo, is an American singer and songwriter. She is best known for her 2001 single "Superwoman Pt. II" (featuring Fabolous), which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot ...

(Season 8), born Cynthia Karen Loving, is a

-nominated R&B singer and songwriter. She is best known for her "anti-chicken head" anthem " Superwoman Pt. II", which is credited for launching the career of then-unknown

, as well as for her collaborations with

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...

and

Ja Rule Jeffrey Bruce Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known for blending gangsta rap with pop rap, pop and contempo ...

. Mo previously appeared on the TV One reality series '' R&B Divas: Los Angeles''. She is married to the boxer

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, with whom she shares a son, Karl Jr., born 2015, as well as seven other children from previous relationships. Season eight chronicles her struggles juggling her career with her marriage and family life, while dealing with persistent rumors of Karl's infidelity. Mo and Karl do not return to the show after the season's reunion special, in which Mo announces that she is expecting their second child together. Mo later admitted on social media that she had suffered a miscarriage a month before the reunion aired. In 2019, the couple would appear together on We TVs '' Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 12 — Hip Hop Edition'' with several other ''Love & Hip Hop'' couples. Mo revealed in later interviews that shortly after filming the show she left Karl, after he had spat on her in front of their children during an argument.

Season 9 additions

(Seasons 9–10, supporting cast member in seasons 6–8), born Shamele Mackie, is a rapper. He was born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of

and has ancestry from

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. He married

while she was incarcerated in 2008. Papoose has two children with ex-girlfriend Yvetta Lashley, Dejanae Mackie, born November 1997, and Shamele Mackie, born April 1999. He also has a daughter, Destiny, born September 2000. Papoose joins the supporting cast in season six, where he helps Remy adjust to life after prison. The two renew their vows in an official ceremony in the finale. Seasons seven and eight focus on their struggles to conceive a child together, including a devastating

. He is promoted to the main cast in season nine, although he appears infrequently. In the season finale, he welcomes his first child with Remy, Reminisce MacKenzie Mackie. Season ten chronicles his attempts to release new music while raising his newborn daughter. Papoose also stars in the holiday special ''Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday'', and the spin-off '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies'', as well as the specials ''Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''The Love Edition''. *

(Seasons 9–10, supporting cast member in seasons 3–4) is a

-nominated rapper. He was born in

, New York, and raised in

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. He has a son, Tré Budden, born 2001, from a previous relationship. Seasons three and four chronicle his substance abuse issues and romantic troubles, including his turbulent relationships with Tahiry and Kaylin Garcia. In 2015, he appeared with Kaylin on VH1's ''

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''. In 2017, he announced his retirement from rap, and instead found success as a broadcaster, having a much publicized run as a co-host on ''Everyday Struggle'' for

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. In 2018, Joe created the late-night talk show '' State of the Culture'' for

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, which he hosts with his ''Love & Hip Hop'' co-star

, and landed an exclusive partnership with Spotify to host his podcast, '' The Joe Budden Podcast''. Joe returns as a main cast member in season nine, with his girlfriend Cyn Santana. Although they never interacted together previously on the show, the two began dating in 2016, and welcomed a son, Lexington, in December 2017. The season chronicles their relationship struggles. In the season finale, he proposes and the two become engaged. Joe and Cyn called off their engagement just months after the season's reunion, as a result of Joe's alleged infidelity. The tenth season documents the aftermath of their breakup as well as Joe's reconnection with his ex, Tahiry. *

(Season 9, supporting cast member in season 7, guest star in seasons 1–2, 10), born LaRon Louis James, is a

-nominated rapper. He is a member of the East Coast rap group

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, alongside

and

. He was born in

to an African-American mother and Dominican father. He has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Kimbella since 2009 and is the father of her children, Juelz Santana James, born 2010, and Bella Monroe James, born 2012. He also has a son, LaRon Louis James Jr., born 2003 from a previous relationship. After minor guest appearances in the first two seasons, Juelz joins the supporting cast in season seven, which documents his comeback to the music industry. He returns as a main cast member in season nine, which chronicles his opiate addiction and legal issues, after he was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to Newark Airport. During the season, he proposes to Kimbella and the two marry in the finale. During the reunion special, Kimbella reveals that she is pregnant with the couple's third child (and Juelz' fourth). Juelz began a 27-month federal prison sentence on March 1, 2019. Kimbella gave birth to Santana James in July 2019. He would continue to make appearances via phone call conversations with Kimbella during season ten. Santana was released from prison early on August 5, 2020, after serving 17 months. *Rich Dollaz (Seasons 9–10, supporting cast member in seasons 1–8), born Richard Ashton Martin-Trowers, is a music executive and entertainment manager, originally from

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. He is the CEO of Dollaz Unlimited. He began his career as an intern working in the promotional and marketing department at

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. He has a daughter, Ashley, with former girlfriend Miracle Kaye Hall, along with several other children. He has been arrested multiple times for not paying child support. Dollaz is introduced as Olivia's long term manager. Subsequent seasons focus on his love life, as well as his tendency to mix business with pleasure with the various women he manages, including Erica Mena in seasons three and four, Jhonni Blaze and Diamond Strawberry in season five, Mariahlynn in season six, Jade Wifey in season seven and

Anaís Anaís Martínez (born June 22, 1984), known professionally as Anaís, is a Dominican-American singer. She rose to fame after winning the Puerto Rican singing competition show ''Objetivo Fama'' in 2005. Early life Anaís was born in Santo Domi ...

in season eight. Rich is a member of the self-professed "creep squad", along with Peter and Cisco, and later, Self and Snoop. After appearing in every season prior as a supporting cast member, Dollaz is promoted to the main cast in season nine. During the season, his baby mama Miracle faces legal issues after shooting her husband in a domestic dispute. Season ten chronicles his efforts to help up-and-coming rapper Jennaske, amid tensions with his ex, Erica Mena, and his former client Olivia, who accuses him of stealing song royalties from her. Rich appears as a supporting cast member in season two of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', which chronicles his relationship with Moniece Slaughter, and in two episodes of season seven of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', where he reunites with his ex Erica Mena, in a scheme orchestrated by

. Rich also appears in one episode of ''Love & Hip Hop Atlanta: After Party Live!'' and in the specials ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments'', ''The Wedding'', ''Love & Hip Hop Hollywood: Dirty Little Secrets'', ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''The Love Edition''. * Safaree Samuels (Seasons 9–10, supporting cast member in season 8) is a rapper and record producer. He came into the public eye through his relationship with

, whom he dated from 2002 until 2014. He was born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents. He previously appeared on '' K. Michelle: My Life'' and as a main cast member on '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood''. Safaree joins the supporting cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season eight, which chronicles his return to New York to be closer to his family. He briefly dates DreamDoll, before developing a close friendship with Juju. At the reunion, it is revealed in a deleted scene that he hooked up with Mariahlynn. He is promoted to main cast in season nine, which chronicles his recent career struggles, including being robbed at gunpoint, having his nude photos leak and being booed off the stage during a performance at Dyckman Park. Later in the season, he begins dating his '' Scared Famous'' co-star

, which causes tensions between him, Joe Budden and her exes Rich Dollaz and Cyn Santana. On December 24, 2018, Safaree proposed to Erica after a month of dating. On September 12, 2019, Erica announced that she and Safaree were expecting their first child together. She rejoins the cast with Safaree in season ten, which chronicles the couple's relationship struggles, as well as their wedding ceremony and the birth of their daughter, born 2020. Safaree also appears on season ten of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', as a supporting cast member on season two of '' Leave It to Stevie'', as a guest star in '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies'' and in the specials ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''.

Supporting cast members

Original cast members

(Seasons 1–2, 10), born Joseph Guillermo Jones II, is a rapper. He is a member of the East Coast rap group

, alongside

and

. He was born in

, New York, to an

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n mother and Puerto Rican father, and raised in

. He has a son, Joseph Guillermo "Pudie" Jones III, from a previous relationship, born 2003. Jim has been in a relationship with Chrissy Lampkin since 2004, after meeting her in Miami. In 2006, Jim appeared in a presentation tape for ''Keeping Up with the Joneses'', a proposed doco-series that would chronicle Jim's life, as well as the behind-the-scenes dramas in making the documentary. The pilot was pitched to VH1 and become the basis for what would eventually become ''Love & Hip Hop''. The first two seasons chronicle Jim's commitment issues and struggles with Chrissy, as well as his dramatic falling out with long-term manager Yandy. During the first season, Chrissy proposes to Jim and the two become engaged. On September 7, 2012,

announced that Jim and Chrissy would leave the show to star in their own spin-off show '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'', which chronicled their relationship struggles, as well as Jim's business ventures, specifically his ''Vamp Life'' brand. After a six-year hiatus from the franchise, Jim and Chrissy rejoined the cast of ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' for its tenth anniversary season. * Mashonda Tifrere (Season 1) is a R&B singer, originally from

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. She was raised in

, New York. She was married to rapper

Swizz Beatz Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in the Bronx borough of New York City, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ in 1994. At the age ...

from 2004 until 2008, when he famously left her for

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. She is the mother of his son, Kasseem Dean, Jr., born 2006. She appears in a supporting role in the first season, appearing as a mentor to Emily, warning her about the dangers of dating men in the industry. Despite only appearing in three episodes and not attending the reunion, Mashonda is featured in promo pictures, group shots and on the first season DVD cover with the four main cast members. She quit the series after having issues with her portrayal, and since her time on the show, has mended her relationship with Swizz and Alicia, releasing a book about blended families. *Maurice Aguilar (Seasons 1–2) is Somaya's manager. He is the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Media Monopoly Group, a 360 media management firm based out of

and

. During the first season, he involves himself in the conflict between Chrissy and Somaya. After he makes reference to Jim's alleged money issues during the fight at the yacht party, Jim comes after him on the streets of New York. Later in the season, he and Somaya come into conflict with Olivia and her manager Rich. He is dramatically fired by Somaya two episodes into season two, and he is not seen again. * (Seasons 1–2, 10) is Jim's mother. She was born in

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n parents. She is a community activist, youth advocate and self-professed hustler, with several business ventures. In 2006, she appeared with Jim and Chrissy in the presentation tape for ''Keeping Up with the Joneses'', which would eventually become ''Love & Hip Hop''. The first two seasons chronicle her strained relationship with daughter-in-law Chrissy, including her release of "Psychotic", a

aimed at Chrissy. Nancy is the first mother of another cast member to be predominately featured in the franchise, subsequent seasons and spin-offs would also feature the archetype of the eccentric, overbearing mother meddling in the affairs of her children. She is also the first cast member to release a diss track against another cast member, a regular fixture within the franchise. Nancy left the series for a supporting role on the spin-off show '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'', which chronicles her antics with friends Freddie and Sassy, as well as her business ventures, including a perfume, PumKásh and a sex advice book. During this time, she starred in the VH1 web series, ''Mama Jones' World''. After appearing with Jim and Chrissy in the We TV reality shows ''Jim & Chrissy: Vow or Never'' and '' Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 10 - Family Edition 2''. Nancy returned to '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'' for its tenth anniversary season. Nancy also appears in the specials ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments'', ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding'', and ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'', where she won in the ''Most Memorable Music Moment'' category.

Season 2 additions

Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Thomas (born December 2, 1987) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress from Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 16, she signed with Def Jam Recordings and Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records to release her debut studio ...

(Season 2) is a R&B/

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singer and actress, originally from

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, Michigan. She rose to fame when

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...

signed her to

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at the age of 16, alongside

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. She was dropped from the label in 2006, after poor album sales, and she has struggled to revive her music career ever since. Teairra joins the supporting cast in season two, acting as a friend and confidante to Emily. Several episodes during the season were filmed in Miami, originally intended to set up a spin-off starring Teairra and

. She does not return to the show after the season's Miami trip. In 2014, Teairra joined the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', becoming one of the show's original eight cast members.

Season 3 additions

*Mendeecees Harris (Seasons 3, 5–6, guest star in seasons 4, 7–10) is Yandy's boyfriend, who he has been in a relationship with since 2008. He is a real estate entrepreneur and entertainment manager. He was born in

, New York to

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nian parents. He owns the Beat Factory Studio in

and manages several NYC-based rappers, such as Vado and Webstar. He has two children from previous relationships, Lil Mendeecees, born to Samantha Wallace in 2005, and Aasim, born to Erika DeShazo in 2011. He also had a casual fling with Rashidah Ali, years before their appearance on the show together. Season three chronicles the birth of Omere, his first child with Yandy, and the couple's engagement. Later in the season, their wedding plans are interrupted when Mendeecees turns himself into custody for multiple drug and trafficking charges. Mendeecees is locked up awaiting sentencing during season four, but continues to make appearances on the show via phone call conversations with Yandy. Mendeecees returns in season five after getting bail, and Yandy gives birth to their second child, Sylar. On May 25, 2015, Yandy and Mendeecees were married live on VH1 as part of the special ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding''. In season six, Mendeecees is sentenced to eight years in jail and turns himself in again in the finale. While he is behind bars in season seven, Yandy admits that her televised wedding was "symbolic" and that her marriage to Mendeecees is not legal. Mendeeces would continue to make appearances via phone call conversations with Yandy and other cast members in seasons seven through ten. Upon his release from prison on January 29, 2020, Mendeecees and Yandy moved to Atlanta, joining the main cast of season ten of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta''. * Consequence (Season 3), born Dexter Raymond Mills, Jr., is Jen's longtime boyfriend and the father of her son, Caiden. He is a rapper and record producer. He was born in

, New York. He rose to fame through his collaborations with

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. Season three chronicles his struggles in an interfaith relationship as a

. He sparked controversy and criticism during filming when he wrote a song for Lore'l which included the lyrics "light skin is the right skin". After Consequence

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at the season's reunion special, the couple did not return to the show. *Lore'l (Season 3), born Monica Torres, is a rapper. She was born in

, New York, to Puerto Rican parents, and grew up in

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. The third season documents her attempts to kickstart her music career, amid ongoing feuds with

and Winter. Since 2016, she has appeared as a co-host on the ''Lip Service'' podcast with radio personality

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. *Kaylin Garcia (Season 3) is Joe's girlfriend, who he began dating in 2012. She is a Puerto Rican- Thai urban model and

, originally from

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. She appears in a minor supporting role in season three, which chronicles the demise of her relationship with Joe when he reunites with his ex, Tahiry. In 2015, she appeared with Joe on

's ''

''.

Season 4 additions

(Seasons 4–7, 10, guest star in seasons 3, 8), born Peter Pankey, is a

-nominated rapper. He was born in

, New York. He rose to fame as a member of the rap duo

Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz were an American hip hop duo, composed of rappers Sean "Lord Tariq" Hamilton and Peter "Peter Gunz" Pankey, from The Bronx, New York. They are best known for their 1997 single " Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)", which reached th ...

. He has been in an off-again, off-again relationship with Tara Wallace since 2000, and is the father of her sons, Jamison, born 2008, and Kaz, born 2012. He has five children from previous relationships,

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, Whitney, Brandon, Kennedi and Phoenix. Peter first appears as a guest star in season three, as Rich's friend and confidante. Peter and Tara join the supporting cast in season four, where it is revealed he has married another woman, Amina, behind Tara's back. The dramatic storyline, reminiscent of the love triangle featured on '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', garnered the highest ratings in the show's history. At the season's reunion special, Amina reveals that she is pregnant with Peter's child. She gives birth to a daughter, Cori, during season five. However, Peter continues to go back and forth between Tara and Amina, leading to a controversial period in season six in which the two women are pregnant at the same time. In season seven, he welcomes Gunner, with Tara, and Bronx, with Amina, his ninth and tenth children. Peter returns as a guest star in season eight, and in a minor supporting role towards the end of season ten, which explores his ongoing feud with Cisco. Peter also appears in the specials ''The Wedding'', ''Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''The Love Edition''. In a sneak peek clip of the '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'' episode "Matrimony", Peter can be seen briefly in the background while attending

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's bachelor party, however he was cut from the episode when it actually aired. Peter also appeared with Amina and Tara in We TVs ''Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 9''. *Nya Lee (Seasons 4, 9), born Tolley Ingram, is an urban model,

and rapper. She was born in

, New York, and rose to fame as a

. In 2011, she was stabbed in a nightclub brawl by four women, leaving an 18-inch scar across her neck and chest. Season four chronicles her attempts to kickstart her music career, sparking a violent feud with

. In April 2016, she gave birth to a daughter, Winner. Despite expressing regret in interviews for ever appearing on the show, Nya returns to the supporting cast in season nine, which chronicles her career struggles, amid feuds with Sidney Starr and Mariahlynn. *

(Season 4), born Brian Daniel Carenard, is a rapper. He was born in

, New York, to an African-American mother and

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an father. He has at least two children, Rayne Dior, from a previous relationship, and Brian Stephen, with Erica Jean, both born in 2012. The fourth season chronicles his volatile relationship with Erica Jean, and their struggles in raising their child, who is revealed to have

Season 5 additions

*Diamond Strawberry (Season 5) is a model and singer, originally from

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. She is the daughter of baseball player

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. She has a daughter, MyLisa, born 2007. Season five chronicles her move to New York to pursue her career, as well as a serious relationship with producer Cisco Rosado, who she has been dating for two years. They have a dramatic break up on camera when he discovers that she has been keeping her daughter a secret, and when its revealed that he fathered a child with another woman while they were dating. During the season, she is seduced by Rich, igniting a violent feud with his artist Jhonni Blaze. Diamond sparked controversy and criticism for referring to her daughter as a dog, as well as for a scene where she allegedly has sex with Rich Dollaz in a bathroom. *Cisco Rosado (Seasons 5–7, 10, guest star in season 3, cameo in season 4) is a music executive and record producer. He was born in

, New York, to Puerto Rican parents. He is the father of two children, Tianna and Cisco Rosado Jr., with former girlfriend Tasha. He is a member of the show's self-professed "creep squad", with Rich and Peter. Cisco first appears as a guest star in season three, where he helps Tahiry kickstart a music career. He makes an uncredited cameo in season four, where he is seen in the background of Rich's event. Cisco joins the supporting cast in season five, which chronicles the demise of his relationship with Diamond Strawberry, as well as his struggles to co-parent with estranged baby mama Tasha. He also develops an interest in Cyn, producing a single for her and helping her start a music career, although she gently rejects any romantic advances. In season six, Cisco briefly dates Moe Money, before cheating on her with Mariahlynn. He later admits to only using Mariahlynn to get back at Rich for having sex with Diamond Strawberry the year before. The two make amends in season seven, after learning of his mother's brain aneurysm diagnosis. However, the stress of her health situation causes him to lash out violently at his friends, first at Self, over a contract war with Mariahlynn, and later at Peter, over a business deal gone wrong. After falling out with Rich, Cisco was let go from the show. He returns in a minor supporting role in season ten, where he gets involved in Olivia and Rich's dispute over unpaid song royalties. Cisco also appears as a supporting cast member in season four of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', which chronicles his brief, yet turbulent relationship with Teairra Marí, and in the specials ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''Love & Hip Hop: The Love Edition''. *

(Season 5), born Andre Parker, is a

-winning rapper and record producer, originally from

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Chink joins the supporting cast in season five, which chronicles his relationship struggles with socialite Chrissy Monroe. The couple break up at the end of the season. *Precious Paris (Season 5) is a rapper. She was born in

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, New York, and is signed to

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's label

. Paris joins the supporting cast in season five, where she takes on Rich Dollaz as a manager and sparks a violent feud with Jhonni Blaze. She fires Rich as a manager at the end of the season. *Jhonni Blaze (Season 5), born Jzapal Vonkrishna Jackson, is a R&B singer-songwriter. She was born in

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parents and grew up in

, New York. She rose to fame as a

and

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, which lead to a career as an urban model and

, and a brief stint in

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. In 2014, she made headlines for filing a police report against the rapper

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for claiming his entourage threatened her life. Season five chronicles her struggles to overcome her controversial past, which has largely overshadowed her music career. She reconnects with Rich, her former flame, and takes him on as a manager. During the season, she clashes violently with Precious Paris and Diamond Strawberry. In February 2016, Jhonni was cast in the proposed spin-off ''Love & Hip Hop: Houston''. However, the show was put on hold indefinitely midway through filming in June 2016 due to concerns for the crew's safety, after several shoots were shut down by cast violence (including a scene involving Jhonni and Just Brittany, where guns were drawn), as well as locals interrupting filming. Jhonni returned to the show in the specials ''Love & Hip Hop New York: Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''Love & Hip Hop: The Love Edition''. She filmed scenes for season five of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', however they never made it to air, although glimpses of her can be seen in the background. She was set to join the cast again in season seven as Stevie's new artist, serving as a replacement for

, however she fell out with show's producers after her ''Love & Hip Hop: Houston'' co-star and rival Just Brittany was cast, and she exposed several of the season's upcoming storylines in a series of Instagram posts. Jhonni has made multiple appearances in reality television since her time on the show, including

s '' Black Ink Crew: Chicago'' and WE TVs '' Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta'' with fellow ''Love & Hip Hop'' alumni Deb Antney and Masika Kalysha.

Season 6 additions

*DJ Self (Seasons 6–9, cameo appearance in season 2), born Terrence Walker, is a radio personality and DJ at

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. He was born in

, New York, to

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n parents. He is the self-professed "Prince of New York" and the CEO of Gwinin Entertainment, whose roster includes fellow cast members Mariahlynn, Major Galore and DreamDoll. He has a daughter, Kayla, with Regina Gamboa, born 2000. Self appears briefly in the first episode of season two, introducing a performance by

. He also appears uncredited in an episode of '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'', while filming a music video with

. Self joins the supporting cast of ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season six, which chronicles his relationship struggles with girlfriend Yorma Hernandez and his difficulties remaining faithful, after cheating on her with Cardi B and Rose. Seasons seven and eight chronicle the dramas between his artists at his record label, Gwinin, including the feuds between Mariahlynn and Major Galore, and Mariahlynn and

. Self returns in one episode of season nine, which chronicles his online feud with

. During the episode, he is confronted by Nya Lee for underestimating her and is not seen on the show again. He and his girlfriend at the time, Samantha Wallace, Mendeecees' baby mama and Yandy's rival, allegedly filmed several scenes together, including a fight between Samantha and Yandy, however the storyline was left on the cutting room floor. Self also appears in the specials ''Dirty Little Secrets'' and ''The Love Edition''. *Yorma Hernandez (Season 6) is Self's girlfriend. She is an

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. She was born in

to Dominican parents and has a sister, Cimary. Season six chronicles her relationship struggles with Self, who she has been dating for a year. They break up later in the season, after she discovers that he has been cheating on her with

and Rose. *Rose (Season 6) is a stylist and co-owner of the Beauty Bar Salon & Boutique in

. She was born in

to Dominican parents and has a sister, Rosie. Rose appears in a minor supporting role in season six, where she is enjoys a casual fling with Self, sparking a feud with his girlfriend, Yorma.

Season 7 additions

* Hennessy Carolina Almánzar (Seasons 7–8, guest star in season 6) is the younger sister of

. She was born in

to a Dominican father and

ian mother, and grew up in

. She makes guest appearances in season six, as her sister's friend and confidante. She joins the supporting cast in season seven, where she acts as a matchmaker for Cardi and her producer Swift. At the reunion, while defending her sister, she gets into a brawl with Major Galore. She left the show to pursue a career as a fashion designer and stylist, however she returned for one episode in season eight. She filmed scenes for two additional episodes, however, her scenes were cut and released on VH1's website as bonus content. Hennessy also competed on

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s '' The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars'' with fellow ''Love & Hip Hop'' alumni Daniel "Booby" Gibson. *Samantha Wallace (Season 7, guest star in seasons 5–6) is the mother of Mendeecees' son, Lil Mendeecees. She was born in

to a Puerto Rican father and

mother. She dated Mendeecees from 2002 until 2006, and their son was born 2005. She works as a dental hygienist and has a children's clothing line, A Royalé, with Erika. She makes guest appearances in seasons five and six, which chronicle her co-parenting struggles with Mendeecees. She joins the supporting cast in season seven, where her and Erika's strained relationship with Yandy erupts into an all-out war, with Samantha defending herself against accusations of being a "deadbeat" mother. Samantha did not return to the show after the season's reunion special, where she was attacked by an audience member. She allegedly filmed scenes with DJ Self, her boyfriend at the time, for season nine, including a fight with Yandy, however the storyline was left on the cutting room floor. *J. Adrienne (Season 7), born Judith Scullark, is Snoop's girlfriend of two years. She is an actress, originally from

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. She gave birth to a son, Wesley, in 2004. She previously appeared as So Hood on the VH1 reality show ''

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'' and '' Charm School''. She identifies as heterosexual, claiming she is "only gay for Snoop". The couple break up midway through the season due to J.'s violent jealously, and she is phased out of the show. *Swift Star (Season 7), born Delroy Ford and also credited as SwiftOnDemand, is Cardi's producer. He was born and raised in

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. Season seven chronicles his life on tour with

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while promoting her mixtape, as well as their subsequent collaborations. Their relationship turns sexual, igniting a violent altercation between Cardi and his

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girlfriend Asia. *DJ Drewski (Season 7, guest star in season 10), born Andrew Loffa, is a radio personality and DJ at

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. He grew up in

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singer, originally from

She resides in

, New York, where she worked as a host and VJ for

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. She joins the supporting cast in season seven. While looking for a manager to kickstart her music career, she engages in some flirty banter with Snoop, sparking an altercation with Snoop's girlfriend J. Adrienne. After joining Snoop's label, ''Gorgeous Gangster Records'', she is phased out of the show and does not attend the season's reunion. *Sky Landish (Season 7, cameo appearance in season 10) is Drewski's girlfriend of a year. She is a health guru and fitness model. She was born in

, New York, to Jamaican-

parents. During season seven, Drewski is pursued romantically by Bianca, causing a rift in their relationship. In a memorable scene, she throws a piece of bread at Bianca, calling her a "bird". At the season's reunion special, Drewski proposes to Sky and she accepts. Sky returns in an uncredited cameo in season ten, where she is seen attending Erica and Safaree's wedding with Drewski. *Kim Wallace (Season 7, guest star in seasons 5–6), also known as Mama Kim, is the mother of Samantha and grandmother to Lil Mendeecees. She grew up in the

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and gave birth to Samantha as a teenager. She had memorable guest appearances in seasons five and six, most notably in a scene where Judy threw a drink at her during an argument, ruining her expensive suit. She joins the supporting cast in season seven, which chronicles her struggles with Yandy and Judy, as well as a dramatic health scare. *Erika DeShazo (Season 7, guest star in season 6) is the mother of Mendeecees' son, Aasim. She dated Mendeecees from 2003 until 2011, and their son was born in September 2011. She works at a restaurant in Harlem and has a children's clothing line, A Royalé, with Samantha. She makes a guest appearance in season six, during a meeting between the mothers as they prepare for Mendeecees' sentencing. She joins the supporting cast in season seven, where her and Samantha's strained relationship with Yandy erupts into an all-out war, with Erika exposing the truth about Yandy's involvement in the demise of her relationship with Mendeecees. *Judy Harris (Seasons 7–9, guest star in seasons 5–6, 10) is the mother of Mendeecees and grandmother to his children. She emigrated to

from

. Judy had guest appearances in seasons five and six, most notably in a scene where she threw a drink at Samantha's mother Kim during an argument, ruining her expensive suit. She joins the supporting cast in season seven, which chronicles the family's struggles when her son is incarcerated, as well as her increasingly strained relationship with Mendeecees' baby mamas, Samantha and Erika. She begins meddling in Yandy's business in season eight, who in turn exposes her affair with a man named Rob. Judy returns in one episode in season nine, and in a guest role in season ten. *Asia Cole Davies (Season 7) is Swift's girlfriend of two and a half years. She is a model and beauty entrepreneur, who lives in

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. She appears in a minor supporting role in season seven, which chronicles the demise of their relationship after she questions his friendship with Cardi, leading to a violent showdown between the two girls. At the reunion, Cardi throws a shoe at her, but later apologises. *Ashley Trowers (Season 7, guest star in seasons 6, 9) is Rich's daughter, originally from

. Her mother is Miracle Kaye Hall, who also appears on the show. Ashley makes guest appearances in season six, where she reveals to Rich that she has lost her virginity, angering her religious and conservative mother. She appears in a minor supporting role in season seven, where she disapproves of her father's relationship with Jade, and urges him to settle down with someone serious. Ashley returns as a guest star in season nine, where it is revealed that her mother shot her stepfather in a domestic dispute, and is facing jail time. During the season, she considers leaving college to look after her younger siblings. *Jade Wifey (Season 7), born Jade Watson, is Rich's girlfriend of six months. She is a Jamaican-Italian model and paralegal, originally from

, California. During season seven, she clashes with his daughter Ashley, and the couple break up for good after she is confronted by his ex-girlfriend Moniece Slaughter. Jade also appears in a minor supporting role on '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'' in season four. *Moniece Slaughter (Season 7) is Rich's ex-girlfriend. She is a singer-songwriter, originally from

. She is as a main cast member on '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'' and is one of the show's original eight cast members. She attends Yandy and Mendeecees' wedding in the special ''Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding'' with Rich Dollaz as her date. Their relationship struggles are chronicled in season two of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood''. She appears in a minor supporting role in season seven for two episodes, where she visits New York to expose Rich for trying to rekindle their relationship behind Jade's back. Moniece also appears in a supporting role in season eight of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', and in the specials ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. *Major Galore (Season 7) is a R&B singer. She was born in

, New York, to Puerto Rican parents. She appears in a minor supporting role in season seven, where she comes into conflict with Mariahlynn over who should be the "first lady" of Gwinin Entertainment, Self's record label. At the season's reunion special, it is revealed she also has beef with Cardi, which stems from their stripping days together.

Season 8 additions

* Navarro Gray (Season 8, guest star in season 9) is an entertainment attorney and talent manager. He was born in

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and became the city's first African-American public defender. He represents several hip hop artists, most notably

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. Season eight chronicles his struggles to manage Anaís as she comes into conflict with his girlfriend, Ashley. During the season, Ashley reveals she is pregnant. He returns as a guest star in season nine as Alexis Skyy's lawyer, who he reunites with Fetty. *Brittney Taylor (Season 8) is a rapper. She was born in

, New York, and first rose to fame under the name Bri Beauty, as part of the group The Swag Kids with

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. During this period, she ignited a feud with Webstar's former artist, Bianca Bonnie, who viewed her as a copycat. She resides in Miami, Florida, where she is known as

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's protégé. Season eight chronicles her return to New York. Her and Bianca reignite their nearly decade long feud and get into multiple altercations throughout the season, threatening to derail each other's careers. At the reunion, she gets into a heated argument with

over her behavior. In 2019, Brittney made headlines for accusing Remy of assaulting her at a party, the legal fallout is chronicled in the show's tenth season. *Jaquáe (Seasons 8–9), born James Harris, is a rapper. He was born in

and raised in

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. Jaquáe joins the supporting cast in season eight. He is friends with both Bri and Bianca and attempts to act as a mediator between the two. The season also chronicles his love life, including a failed relationship with Sophia Body, which ends after James R buys her a puppy, and a tumultuous romance with Kiyanne. Season nine briefly touches on their break up when Kiyanne attempts to create tensions between him and Safaree. He also appears as a guest star on the spin-off '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies''. *Jonathan Fernandez (Seasons 8–10, cameo appearance in season 2), is an openly gay image consultant, stylist and make-up artist. He was born in

to Dominican parents. Jonathan initially worked as a make up artist behind the scenes on both ''Love & Hip Hop'' and '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'', where he became friends with

. In 2014, he joined the cast of her spin-off '' K. Michelle: My Life'' and appeared in all three seasons, as well as an episode of ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta''. Jonathan first appears in an uncredited cameo in season two, where he is seen styling Kimbella for a photo shoot. He joins the supporting cast in season eight, which chronicles his romantic struggles with boyfriend Trent, and his up-and-down friendship with Anaís. In one episode, he reveals the horrors he suffered as a child in

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in the

. In season nine, he has a falling out with Juju over a business dispute, however the two later reconcile. At the reunion, he reveals that he has been struggling with a drug problem. In season ten, Jonathan attempts to act as a mediator between the girls, however this quickly backfires. He is accused of being "messy" by Kimbella and Chrissy when he gets involved in their feud with Yandy, and clashes with Tahiry and Erica Mena over their tensions with Cyn. *James R. (Season 8, cameo appearance in season 7) is Mariahlynn's boyfriend. He is a R&B singer-songwriter. He was born in Brooklyn to Dominican-

parents. He appears briefly in an uncredited cameo in the opening monologue of season seven, in the background of a street party. James joins the supporting cast in season eight, which chronicles his blossoming romance with Mariahlynn. He clashes with her manager Self, and ends up cheating on her with Sophia Body. During the season, he also gets into a physical altercation with Snoop. *Ashley Diaz (Season 8) is Navarro's girlfriend, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She is his business partner in his management company. Season eight chronicles her relationship struggles with Navarro as she clashes with Anaís. During the season, Ashley reveals she is pregnant. *

(Season 8), born Tabatha Robinson, is a rapper. She was born in

, New York. She gained a social media following while working as a bartender at Starlets in

and rose to fame for her appearance on

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's ''

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''. DreamDoll joins the supporting cast in season eight, after joining DJ Self's record label ''Gwinin Entertainment''. She briefly dates Safaree, and during the season, has a violent falling out with label mate, Mariahlynn. *Sophia Body (Season 8) is Jaquáe's girlfriend. She is a

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urban model, video vixen and DJ, originally from

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. She endured a rough childhood, with an addict mother and incarcerated father, and grew up in Canada's

system. She dated Safaree Samuels prior to her appearance on the show. Season eight chronicles the demise of her relationship with Jaquáe, who she has recently started dating. After filming a steamy music video with James R, she is attacked by his girlfriend Mariahlynn, and after further altercations with

and Kiyanne, Sophia is phased out of the show and does not attend the reunion. *

(Season 8) is Mo's husband. He is a boxer. He shares eight children with Mo, and previously appeared with her on '' R&B Divas: Los Angeles''. Season eight chronicles his marital struggles. Mo and Karl do not return to the show after the season's reunion special, but would go on to appear on We TVs '' Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars 12 — Hip Hop Edition'' with several other ''Love & Hip Hop'' couples. *

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(Season 8, cameo appearance in season 4), born Phillip Bernard, is a rapper under Yandy's management. Grafh first appears in an uncredited cameo in season four, as a client of Yandy's, who she introduces to K. Michelle. He appears in a minor supporting role in season eight, where he comes into conflict with Judy after she catches Yandy oiling his elbows. After a few appearances as Jaquáe's friend, he is quickly phased out of the show and does not attend the reunion. *Ayisha Diaz (Season 8) is Ashley's sister. She is a Dominican urban model and

, originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Ayisha appears in a minor supporting role in season eight. At the reunion, she gets into a heated argument with Anaís. *Trent Crews (Season 8) is Jonathan's boyfriend. He is a R&B singer-songwriter, originally from

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. He is openly

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. In season eight, he and Jonathan have a dramatic break up after Jonathan catfishes him and discovers his infidelity. *Kiyanne (Seasons 8–9) is a rapper. She was born on

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and grew up in

, New York. Kiyanne joins the supporting cast late into season eight, which chronicles her blossoming yet tumultuous romance with Jaquáe. They break up by season nine, where she returns for one episode, warning Safaree that Jaquáe is not to be trusted.

Season 9 additions

* Alexis Skyy (Season 9), born Alexis McFarland, is an urban model,

and rapper. She was born on

, New York, to Dominican-Jamaican parents. She worked as a stripper in

. She came into the public eye through her relationship with

. She has a daughter, Alaiya Grace. She previously made guest appearances on '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' and appeared as a supporting cast member in season four of '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood''. Alexis joins the supporting cast of ''Love & Hip Hop: New York'' in season nine, after signing a record deal with controversial executive Tr3yway. The season chronicles her struggles as a single parent. Alexis did not return to the show after the season's reunion special, instead joining the cast of '' Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' in season nine. * Maino (Season 9, guest star in season 6), born Jermaine Coleman, is a rapper. He was born in Brooklyn, New York. Maino spent 10 years in prison for robbing and kidnapping a drug dealer, before embarking on a rap career after his release in 2003. He filmed scenes during the show's second season while dating Olivia, however, their scenes together were cut and released on the show's website as

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. He made a minor guest appearance in season six, as a judge for the showcase where BBOD, Mariahlynn and Bianca perform, and in the spin off show '' Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies''. He joins the supporting cast in season nine, with his girlfriend Maggie Carrie. The season chronicles their relationship struggles. *Sidney Starr (Season 9) is a

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rapper, originally from

. She came into the public eye in 2010 after claiming to have dated the rapper

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. Two years later, she admitted it was a lie. She has made many appearances on reality television, including on Lifetime's ''Atlanta Plastic'', E!'s '' Botched'' and

's '' Black Ink Crew: Chicago'' and has also worked as an actress, appearing on

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's ''

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''. Sidney joins the supporting cast in season nine, where she takes Rich on as a manager, and clashes with Nya Lee. Sidney does not return to the show after the season's reunion special, but appears in an episode of the web series ''VH1: UnVeiled''. *Maggie Carrie Heckstall (Season 9) is Maino's girlfriend. She is a model, entrepreneur and singer. She was born in

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and endured a rough childhood, having lost her mother in a car accident at a young age and ending up in the foster care system. On May 26, 2016, she was badly wounded in a mass shooting at a

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concert in Manhattan. Season nine chronicles her struggles with

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, as well as her romantic struggles with Maino.

Season 10 additions

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(Season 10), born Kashaun Rameek Rutling, is a rapper. He grew up in the crime-ridden Bamaz Projects in East New York, Brooklyn, raised by Trinidadian parents. He first garnered attention through his collaborations with

and

. He has two children with longtime girlfriend and high school sweetheart Jenn Coreano. In season ten, while embarking on a management career, he pursues Jennaske in hopes of signing her to his record label. This ignites a rivalry with Rich, putting a strain on his relationship with Jenn. Later, it is revealed that he cheated on Jenn with his former artist, Jada, who he allegedly also owes money to. Phresher attracted controversy and criticism from viewers for a scene in which he pressures Jennaske to get plastic surgery, promising that getting her "body done" will help her rap career. *Jennaske (Season 10), born Rebecca Pierre-Antoine, is a rapper. She grew up in Cambria Heights, Queens, New York, to Arab-Haitian parents. She first garnered attention as a dancer and choreographer for rappers such as

Desiigner Sidney Royel Selby III (born May 3, 1997), better known by his stage name Desiigner, is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his 2015 debut single "Panda", which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Shortly after the song gained vira ...

, Maino and

, and through her appearances in music videos, such as

Kodak Black Bill Kahan Kapri (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), known professionally as Kodak Black, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained initial recognition following the release of his 2014 songs " No Flockin" and " Skrt", both of ...

's "Snot Thot". Season ten chronicles her struggles to kickstart her rap career, while being pursued by both Rich and Phresher. During the season, she ignites a feud with Phresher's girlfriend Jenn. *Jenn Coreano (Season 10), is Phresher's longtime girlfriend. The couple have two children together. Season ten chronicles her relationship struggles with Phresher, amid feuds with his artists Jennaske and Jada.

Guest stars

Several members of the cast's inner circle appear as recurring guest stars. They include: Introduced in season 1 ---- * Cito On The Beat, Somaya's producer, she briefly lives in his studio *

Darrelle Revis Darrelle Shavar Revis (born July 14, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A member of the New York Jets for most of his career, Revis is considered o ...

Olivia Olivia may refer to: People and fictional characters * Olivia (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Olivia (singer), American singer Olivia Longott (born 1981) * Olívia (basketball), Brazilian basketball playe ...

's ex-boyfriend, who she still claims to be dating, leading to some tension between her and Emily who knows the truth * Freddie Robinson Jr., comedian, Mama Jones' friend, cast member on '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'' Introduced in season 2 ---- * Barry, investor, interested in some of Somaya's business ventures and music * Dirty Swift, producer, Somaya's love interest *

, rapper, father of Emily's children * Sherry Vanderhee, Kimbella's mother *

Rico Love Richard Preston Butler Jr. (born December 3, 1982), better known by his stage name Rico Love, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter, and rapper. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but split his childhood between Milwaukee, Wisco ...

, record producer based in Miami, interested in working with

and Teairra *

, rapper, member of

Dipset The Diplomats (also known as Dipset) were an American hip hop collective formed in the summer of 1997 by childhood friends Cam'ron and Jimmy Jones in Harlem, New York City. The group was originally composed of Cam'ron, Jim Jones and Freekey Ze ...

with Jim and Juelz, Juju's fiancée *

, executive producer of ''

'', Yandy's friend and confidante Introduced in season 3 ---- * Fay Southerland, Joe's mother * Laura Smith, Yandy's mother *

Ebro Darden Ibrahim Jamil "Ebro" Darden (born March 17, 1975) is an American radio personality, broadcaster, and DJ. Until 2014, he was Vice President of Programming for Emmis Communications' New York contemporary urban station WQHT (Hot 97). He is currentl ...

, radio personality * Vado, rapper * Maurice Talton, personal trainer, Yandy's cousin, gets into a physical altercation with Mendeecees * Jewel Escobar, Rich's mother * Tiffany Lewis, Rich's ex-girlfriend, who has a fling with Erica Mena Introduced in season 4 ---- * Paris Phillips,

's friend, cast member on '' K. Michelle: My Life'' *

, rapper, Peter's son * Ralph Smith, Yandy's father * Lexie & Ginny Jose, Tahiry's sisters * J. Dinero, rapper, Yandy's artist, Chrissy Monroe's rival * Traci Renee, K. Michelle's estranged friend, cast member on '' K. Michelle: My Life'' *

Jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, h ...

& Sophie Schmahl, Amina's sisters * Albee Yours, Erica Mena's friend and confidante Introduced in season 5 ---- * Lisa Strawberry, Diamond's mother * Maggie Galan, Cisco's mother * Sonia Mena, Erica Mena's mother * Tasha, Cisco's estranged baby mama * Remy, Mendeecees' assistant, Yandy's rival and alleged "stalker" * Orrin Ennis, Amina's manager and love interest *

, Diamond's father * Ray Stacks, Cyn's boyfriend Introduced in season 6 ---- * Miracle Kaye Hall, Rich's ex-girlfriend and Ashley's mother, conservative and religious * Jace Smith, Remy's son, an aspiring rapper * Dejanae Mackie,

's daughter, an aspiring rapper * D.B., Moe's father, successful car salesman * Tasha Jacoby-Araujo, Mariahlynn's mother, struggles with substance abuse * Whitney Pankey, Peter's daughter * Dr. Jeff, therapist who works with Tara,

and Karl * Talia Coles, stylist, cast member on '' Chrissy & Mr. Jones'' * Irene Mackie, Papoose's mother * Shaft,

's manager * Maddy Smith, Remy's mother *

, rapper, Remy's friend and confidante Introduced in season 7 ---- * Neff Harris, Mendeecees' sister, gets involved in Yandy's feud with Erika and Samantha Introduced in season 8 ---- * Shirley Samuels, Safaree's mother * Ruben Brito,

' husband, Rich's rival *

, Brittney's producer, involved in the feud between Bianca and Brittney *

, rapper, Navarro's client, Alexis Skyy's baby daddy Introduced in season 9 ---- * Infinity Gilyard, foster care child, who Yandy adopts The show also features minor appearances from notable figures within the

industry and New York's social scene, including K-Mack,

DJ Vlad DJ Vlad (born Vladislav Lyubovny, June 28, 1973) is a Ukrainian-American interviewer, journalist, and former DJ. He is the creator of the news website ''VladTV.com''. His namesake YouTube channel hosts interviews of prominent entertainers and cel ...

Rage Rage may refer to: * Rage (emotion), an intense form of anger Games * Rage (collectible card game), a collectible card game * Rage (trick-taking card game), a commercial variant of the card game Oh Hell * ''Rage'' (video game), a 2011 first- ...

Freekey Zekey Ezekiel Jiles (born October 13, 1975), better known by his stage name Freekey Zekey, is an American rapper best known as a founding member of now-defunct hip-hop group the Diplomats, which he helped form in Harlem in 1997 alongside his childhoo ...

Funkmaster Flex Aston George Taylor Jr. (born August 5, 1967), professionally known as Funkmaster Flex, is an American DJ, rapper, record producer, and host on New York City's Hot 97 radio station. In 1992, he became host of the first hip hop radio show on Ho ...

Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis (born August 9, 1975) is a Haitian record producer and musician. His first major success came as the producer of the Fugees' 1996 album ''The Score''. He served as the bass guitarist for the group and is the cousin of Wyc ...

Stephen Marley Stephen Robert Nesta Marley (born April 20, 1972) is a Jamaican-American musician. The son of Bob Marley, Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, three times as a solo artist, twice as a producer of his younger paternal half-brother Damian ...

Wyclef Jean Nel Ust Wyclef Jean ( ; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, singer, and record producer. Born in Haiti, Jean emigrated to the Northeastern United States, United States as a child. He gained fame as a founding member of the Fugees, a Ne ...

Nick Cannon Nicholas Scott Cannon (born October 8, 1980) is an American comedian, television presenter, actor, and rapper. In television, he began his career as a teenager on Nickelodeon's '' All That'' before going on to host '' The Nick Cannon Show'', '' ...

, ''

''s Caesar and Dutchess,

DJ Kay Slay Keith Grayson (August 14, 1966 – April 17, 2022), professionally known as DJ Kay Slay, was an American disc jockey (DJ) from New York City. He is referred to by ''The New York Times'' as "Hip Hop's One-Man Ministry of Insults". He released fou ...

Uncle Murda : ''For the American football player, see Len Grant'' Leonard Carl Grant (born June 25, 1980), better known by his stage name Uncle Murda, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He signed to 50 Cent's G-Unit Records in 2016, having previ ...

, Charlie Murphy,

French Montana Karim Kharbouch (Moroccan Arabic, Arabic: IPA pronunciation, æɾiːm χɑɾbuːʃ born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is a Moroccan-American rapper. Born and raised in Morocco, he immigrated to New York ...

, Maino,

Ice-T Tracy Lauren Marrow (born February 16, 1958), known professionally as Ice-T (or Ice T), is an American rapper and actor. He is active in both hip hop music, hip hop and heavy metal music, heavy metal. Ice-T began his career as an underground r ...

Coco Austin Nicole Natalie Marrow ( Austin; born March 17, 1979), NOTE: Archived version specifies: "the couple dated a few months and then was married in January 2002." commonly known as Coco Austin, Coco, Coco Marie Austin, Coco Marie, and Coco-T, is an A ...

Keyshia Cole Keyshia Myeshia Cole (née Johnson; born October 15, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, television personality and actress. Dubbed by critics as the " Princess of Hip-Hop Soul", she is known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Bor ...

, '' Sisterhood of Hip Hop''s Nyemiah Supreme,

John Depp John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Johnny Depp, multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for ...

Method Man Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and is half of the hip hop duo Method Man & R ...

Lil Durk Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992), known professionally as Lil Durk, is an American rapper. Regarded as a pioneering artist in the Chicago-based hip-hop subgenre drill music, he is often considered the subgenre's most commercially suc ...

Noreaga Victor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage names N.O.R.E. (an acronym for Nigga On the Run Eating) and Noreaga, is an American rapper, singer and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of th ...

Konshens Garfield Delano Spence, also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, deejay, singer and businessman. Biography Prior to Spence's solo career, he was a member of the duo SoJah with his brother Delus . ...

Red Café Jermaine Alfred Denny,, Konvict Music. Accessed October 10, 2011. (born September 19, 1976), known professionally as Red Café, is a Guyanese-American rapper. He formed the short-lived hip hop group Da Franchise in the late 1990s, who signed w ...

Michael K. Williams Michael Kenneth Williams (November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021) was an American actor. He rose to fame for his acclaimed portrayals of Omar Little on the HBO drama series ''The Wire'' (2002–2008) and List of Boardwalk Empire characters, Alb ...

, Dr. Miami,

Shotti Kifano Jordan (born April 14, 1982), better known as Shotti, is a Trinidadian-American convicted felon and talent manager. Shotti is best known for being rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's manager and associate from 2017 until November 2018. Shotti is t ...

, Danny García, ''

Couple Therapy Couples therapy (also known as couples' counseling, marriage counseling, or marriage therapy) is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to improve intimate relationships, resolve interpersonal conflicts and repair broken bonds of love. History Marri ...

''s Dr. Jenn Mann and '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood''s Solo Lucci. Radio personality

Angie Martinez Angela "Angie" Martinez (born January 9, 1971) is an American radio personality, podcaster, singer, former rapper and actress. Dubbed "The Voice of New York", Martinez is widely known for her 28-year run at New York City station WQHT, Hot 97 ( ...

hosted the first season reunion. Executive producer

hosted the second and third season's reunions. Comedian

Mo'Nique Monique Angela Hicks (née Imes; born December 11, 1967), known mononymously as Mo'Nique, is an American comedian and actress. She debuted as a member of The Queens of Comedy and earned recognition as a Stand-up comedy, stand-up comedian. In 2 ...

hosted the fourth season reunion. Subsequent seasons are hosted by

Nina Parker Nina Parker is an American television journalist, television presenter and fashion designer. Parker co-hosts '' Nightly Pop'' on E!, a late-night entertainment news show that debuted in 2018. Life and career Parker was raised in Sacramento, Ca ...

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