VH1 reveals cast of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,’ debuting June 18
VH1’s new docu-soap, “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” a spin-off of the very successful original version, debuts June 18 with a cast mostly packed with names and faces that may only be familiar to Atlanta hip-hop fans. So to be broadly appealing, it will have to come down to personalities and chemistry. Will they pop? Will they entertain? Will they provide the proper amount of manufactured drama? We shall see:
- Stevie J., a three-time Grammy Award winning producer who has worked with Diddy, Jay-Z and Mariah Carey.
- Stevie J’s girlfriend Mimi Faust.
- Up-and-coming Latina rapper Joseline.
- Lil Scrappy (”Money int he Bank”), his girlfriend Erica Dixon and his mom, nicknamed “Momma Dee.”
- Atlanta rapper Rasheeda, who is still seeking a big break, plus her manager and husband Kirk Frost.
- Songbird K Michelle
- Trinidadian R&B singer Karlie Redd
There will be ten episodes.
The original version, which has already aired two seasons since its debut in March, 2011, regularly draws 2 to 3 million viewers per week in its original airing.
These shows are basically variations on the “Real Housewives” theme. Ensemble casts of women with somewhat similar interests (or geographic locations) set to argue, bicker and occasionally throw fists if necessary to get air time. VH1 also has “Mob Wives,” “Baseball Wives” and “Basketball Wives,” to name a few.
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54 comments Add your comment
mugglemikki
May 18th, 2012
1:08 pm
Can’t wait! I love looking at ignorant mess! Makes me feel better about
my life!
Thrashers Fan
May 18th, 2012
1:11 pm
Oh great!!!! What a great way to show the world how classy Atlanta is!!
/sarcasm
Pink Pony
May 18th, 2012
1:17 pm
I can’t wait to see these idiots.
Orlando
May 18th, 2012
1:17 pm
Haven’t the Housewives given us a bad enough name???? How bout bringing some positive shows here. This is going to be a hot mess.
TrishaDishaWarEagle
May 18th, 2012
1:20 pm
I predict at least one death by drive by during the first season..since i sure as hell won’t be watching, someone keep track and let me know.
Kimmy
May 18th, 2012
1:30 pm
I really thought this type of programming would not last, but sadly I was soooo wrong.
Carlos
May 18th, 2012
1:31 pm
This is the first of the seven seals that are open to reveal Conquest, War, Famine, and Death.
Cammi317
May 18th, 2012
1:42 pm
I have NO idea who any of these people are.
"honey please"
May 18th, 2012
1:47 pm
this is reality tv this is someones reality they just choose to broadcast their business and we hide ours. i think mugglemiki said it best the enjoyment is watching and knowing somebody else is a mess makes your reality a whole lot easier.
Ms.Ykm you did not have to explain anything we can tell you are a mess by your comments.
lol…..
Kat
May 18th, 2012
1:59 pm
@Ms YKM: I believe that Rick is referring to your abuse of the English language – as we’ve seen on many of these types of shows. “It can’t get no worse…” is a double negative and shows a lack of education or proper upbringing. “It cannot get worse…” might be a better choice of words. Seeing as how you didn’t seem to understand what he was saying, and repeating it in your follow-up post, is adding insult to injury.
mugglemikki
May 18th, 2012
2:00 pm
@Ms YKM, Rick was pointing out your poor grammar..that’s all..
In the dark
May 18th, 2012
2:01 pm
Cammi317, I don’t know them either, but guess I will be soon because I know I’m watching. I’m a lot like Pink Pony’s post.
mugglemikki
May 18th, 2012
2:01 pm
LOL @Kat!
G
May 18th, 2012
2:05 pm
LOL LOL LOL LOL *real tears of laugher* @Kat
BeautifulSoul
May 18th, 2012
2:05 pm
Oh just great!!! More baffoonery!!!!
Guy Sharpe
May 18th, 2012
2:11 pm
Why does Atlanta have to be so GHETTO?????
camillle
May 18th, 2012
2:13 pm
I don’t recognize any of the people named.
In the dark
May 18th, 2012
2:19 pm
I sho hope you peeps know that people purposely change the vernacular. Now, I could have said:
I hope all of you realize that most of the bad grammer used here is done on purpose. Same msg
Orlando
May 18th, 2012
2:20 pm
Ms YKM, Rick was not referring to you watching the show or not. He was commenting on your grammar.
Orlando
May 18th, 2012
2:23 pm
sorry my post was delayed.
In the dark
May 18th, 2012
2:24 pm
Oops, spelled it wrong….grammar
Mr. Ed
May 18th, 2012
2:24 pm
It is my understanding that the series producers were somewhat torn at which particular City of Atlanta correctional facility to choose for the initial filming.Thankfully, it’s rumored that a twice incarcerated local rap artist named T-something was able to step up and assist with an appropriate location choice.
WTF
May 18th, 2012
2:29 pm
These ignorant thugs are slowly but surely bringing Atlanta down. This city is already full of aimless and crime driven thugs with time on their hands. What has happened to this city. I am moving to Detroit!
INDI
May 18th, 2012
2:30 pm
It’s all entertainment. It’s not a real reality show because it’s scripted sooooo if you like comedy tune in! I will be watching because I love comedies!! Watching the show let’s you know that just because you have money and/or fame does not mean you dont have problems! The people on these shows are real people with real life issues just worse because the producer is adding to it for better ratings.
Orlando
May 18th, 2012
2:43 pm
Stevie J has to have lots of money, he has written several hits for artist… And was Puffy’s top hit maker at Bad boy. Not sure why he is doing this show though.
cleveland ave zone 3
May 18th, 2012
2:43 pm
@ Rodney Ho, Do you REALLY think this show is going to make it with this cast? Really??? Is this the best vh-1 could’ve come up with? Wow!!! With all the the people in the Entertainment Bizz in this city. They could’ve done Wayyyy Better.
Chess
May 18th, 2012
3:14 pm
Take take take to ya momma house
OK!!
May 18th, 2012
3:17 pm
Who are these people again and I live in Atlanta and don’t know them?
Mitch
May 18th, 2012
3:23 pm
I will watch it just to Rasheeda!!!
Mitch
May 18th, 2012
3:25 pm
see Rasheeda
AB
May 18th, 2012
3:35 pm
I see Trisha Disha’s ban from commenting has been lifted. It won’t last long.
Just Me
May 18th, 2012
3:37 pm
I think Rasheeda’s music will be most remembered as the ringtone in Paul Blart, Mall Cop. “You wanna chew on my bubblegum…..”
She kinda old though. Cute, but old.
Val
May 18th, 2012
3:44 pm
Who in the world are these people? If you are going to choose an all Atlanta cast, at least choose some relevant talent.
brittinie
May 18th, 2012
4:13 pm
IT WILL BE GHETTO AND VERY SLOW BUDGET WANT TO BE IN IT…………..ONLY IN ATLANTA
HONEY LOVE
May 18th, 2012
4:14 pm
WHO EVER WATCH IT SLAP YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Atlguy
May 18th, 2012
4:17 pm
Great, more ghetto, thug nonsense, but I guess a show about white people would be racist.
why?????
May 18th, 2012
4:33 pm
@ Atlguy. Not racist. But probably boring az heck…Re: “Friends”….
Beats Me? Atlanta edition
May 18th, 2012
5:34 pm
Even EYE I don’t recognize any of these names. I THINK the Stevie J person is the ex boyfriend of rapper EVE, who also released a sex tape of the two?
Aaron
May 18th, 2012
5:34 pm
Just what this city needs. Another bs crapshow of ego-freaks credited to it.
Aaron
May 18th, 2012
5:36 pm
Maybe Rasheeda is still looking for her break because “rapping” is not music.
Looking I’m a rapper…..duhn duhn duhn (repeat same beat for entire song) “beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer, beer.” Lil Jon stole my song.
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J Prep
May 18th, 2012
6:05 pm
OK..Who are these people? Lil Scrappy…Really..One hit or should I say two hit wonder? THIS SEASON IS GOING TO BE SO BORING…YAWNING!!! I would rather watch “Wheel of Fortune”…IJS.
Vince
May 18th, 2012
6:23 pm
Only in the janky’ist city in the werld! Thank GOD I’m moving from here!
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
May 18th, 2012
7:00 pm
Every time I watch one of these shows, I want to make my wife breakfast in bed and take my daughters shopping. These shows (among so many other things) help me to STAY aware of just how fortunate and blessed I am. Vive la différence, if you know what I mean.
Go Falcons!!!
VoiceJoke
May 18th, 2012
7:20 pm
smutt sells people and don’t laugh if they make the kind of money the Housewives did from that show they may become your neighbor!
RealATLPop
May 18th, 2012
9:59 pm
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May 18th, 2012
10:01 pm
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Please help me
May 18th, 2012
10:15 pm
This show hasn’t even started yet and I’m already embarrassed!!!!
Atlantaphotog
May 18th, 2012
10:40 pm
Oh.. another Hip/Hop themed show about Atlanta. How…. “original”. Please. They keep trying to figure out ways to make us look even worse than The Real Housewives of Atlanta does – and somehow they keep finding ways to do it.
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