List of ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' cast members

Joseline Hernandez

Joseline Hernandez (born November 3, 1986), also known as "The Puerto Rican Princess", is a Latin-American entertainer, originally from Ponce, Puerto Rico.^[2][3] She endured a rough childhood within the public housing system of Puerto Rico, being exposed to drugs and prostitution at an early age. She moved to Miami, Florida with her family at the age of six.^[4] From the age of sixteen, she began stripping in order to provide for her family. During this time, she was arrested in 2003 and 2007 under the name Shenellica Bettencourt, for lewd and lascivious behavior.^[5] She eventually relocated to Atlanta, and was discovered by Stevie J while performing as a stripper at the Onyx Club.

Joseline is introduced as an aspiring rapper and recording artist under Stevie's management. It is eventually revealed that the two are sexually involved after Joseline finds herself pregnant, and decides to have an abortion. This revelation breaks up Stevie's relationship with his girlfriend Mimi, igniting a feud between the two women that would last for the rest of series' run. Joseline and Stevie's intense yet volatile relationship deepens in the second season, with Joseline tearfully proposing to Stevie during a trip to Puerto Rico. Stevie accepts but gives a second ring to Mimi, humiliating Joseline and causing her to lash out violently. At the start of the third season, she and Stevie claim to have secretly eloped months prior, much to the skepticism of the other cast members.^[6] The fifth season chronicles the couple's break up, after Stevie admits that their marriage was faked for publicity.^[7][8] At the fifth season's reunion, Joseline reveals she is pregnant with Stevie's child. The birth of their daughter, Bonnie Bella Jordan in 2016, is chronicled in her sixth and final season.

Joseline's relationship with the show's producers worsened towards the end of the sixth season, eventually becoming part of the storyline. She dramatically walked off set and quit the show during taping of the sixth season's reunion, amid tensions with executive producer Mona Scott-Young.^[9]

Joseline is the star of the spin-off show Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood and the special Joseline's Special Delivery. She was reported to be making up to $400,000 per season prior to quitting the series.^[10]

Erica Dixon

Erica Dixon (born October 12, 1984) is the mother of Lil Scrappy's daughter, Emani.^[11][12] While she was born in Atlanta, she and her six brothers and three sisters were raised by her aunt and uncle in Hempstead, New York, after her mother lost custody because of her crack cocaine addiction. In early seasons, she was working full time as a medical biller and a coder for a pharmacy, before releasing her own clothing line, Klass6.

Erica is introduced on the show as having been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Scrappy for the past twelve years. She is struggling to make amends with her mother, Mingnon, a recovering crack cocaine addict, who has recently come back in her life. Scrappy proposes to Erica onstage at the reunion. In the second season, the two end their engagement after Erica and her mother get into a physical altercation with Momma Dee during an argument. In the third season, she begins dating O'Shea Russell, a model. They have a dramatic break up onscreen due to his financial issues. In the fourth season, she and Scrappy clash over child support payments.

Erica quit the show after four seasons, saying in an interview: "I can’t front for the camera. I can’t sacrifice anybody’s character for the camera. There are others who can. They don’t care. They will do anything for any amount of money. I’m not that person."^[13] Erica returned as a supporting cast member for two episodes in the show's seventh season, having made peace with Momma Dee and holding no grudges regarding Scrappy and Bambi's recent marriage and pregnancy.^[14]

Erica's emotional reaction while watching Mimi's sex tape, particularly the lines "I am... disgusted" and "you better talk to her before I do cause I'm gonna hurt her feelings", sparked a popular meme on Vine and stan twitter.

Rasheeda (top) and K. Michelle (below) are original cast members on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Rasheeda

Rasheeda Buckner-Frost (born May 25, 1976),^[15] known professionally as Rasheeda, is a rapper.^[16][17] She is the self-professed "Georgia peach" and "queen of crunk", who rose to fame with her 2007 single "Got That Good (My Bubble Gum)". She married Kirk Frost in 1999 and has two sons by him, Ky, born October 4, 2000, and Karter, born August 21, 2013. She released six independent albums through her husband's company, D-Lo Entertainment, before retiring from music in 2015.

Rasheeda is introduced as an underground rapper, struggling to break into the mainstream hip hop scene with her husband as her manager. While initially portrayed as K. Michelle's friend and confidante, the girls have an emotional falling out after Rasheeda admits that she does not believe K.'s abuse allegations. Their feud continues into season two, with an early episode featuring K. throwing a lit candle in her direction during a heated argument. Rasheeda discovers she is pregnant later in the season, and in what would become of the show's most controversial storylines, Kirk reacts by telling her to get an abortion, before cheating on her with two women on camera. The two get back together in season three, after Kirk hosts an "apology party". Rasheeda announces her retirement from music in season four and opens a boutique store, Pressed, which is featured prominently on the show from season five onwards.

Rasheeda's marriage is once again thrown into turmoil in season six when it is discovered that Kirk has fathered a secret baby with Jasmine, a stripper. After a brief separation in season seven, Rasheeda takes Kirk back after the sudden death of his mother.

Since 2013, Rasheeda and Kirk Frost have regularly been criticised and accused of fabricating their storylines to stay on the show.^[18][19][20] In 2018, Rasheeda was reported to be making up to $25,000 per episode.^[10]

K. Michelle

Kimberly Michelle Pate, better known as K. Michelle, is a R&B/soul singer and songwriter.^[21][22] She was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She has a son, Chase, from a previous relationship. The series chronicled her return to the music industry after several personal struggles, including an abusive relationship with music executive Mickey "Memphitz" Wright.^[23] Since the show began airing, she has released three albums through Atlantic Records and starred in her own spin-off K. Michelle: My Life. She leaves the main cast after the second season, after moving to New York to join the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York. She returns to Atlanta in season five, rejoining the main cast, although she appears infrequently.

Karlie Redd

Keisha Karlie Lewis, better known as Karlie Redd, is a rapper, singer, actress and entrepreneur.^[24][25] Redd is of Trinidadian ethnicity. She has a daughter, Jasmine, from a previous relationship. The series focuses on her love life, including her romances with cast members Benzino, Yung Joc, Scrapp DeLeon, Lyfe Jennings and Sean Garrett. She has a reputation on the show for being "messy"^[26][27] and allegedly lying about her age.^[28] Her rivalry with K. Michelle is the focus of the first two seasons, during which she released "Bring It", a diss track aimed at Michelle. The two later reconciled their differences. Subsequent seasons focus on her various business ventures, as an actress, boutique store owner and record label executive, as well as posing for Playboy^[29] and hosting a morning show for Playboy radio.^[30] In the sixth season, she rekindles her relationship with Joc and begins writing a sex advice book. Her romance with Joc once again fizzles out and Karlie begins dating tattoo artist Ceaser Emmanuel, their relationship serving as a crossover with fellow VH1 reality show Black Ink Crew.

In 2018, Karlie was reported to be making up to $50,000 per season.^[10]

Mimi Faust

Oluremi James, better known as Mimi Faust, is the mother of Stevie J's daughter, Eva.^[31][32] The series chronicles her struggles co-parenting with Stevie and her bitter feud with his lover, Joseline. Faust owns a cleaning service and throughout the show has embarked on a career as an entertainment manager, autobiographical author and interior designer. She enters a relationship with Nikko London in the second season. Their allegedly leaked, highly publicised sex tape, distributed by Vivid Entertainment, becomes the main focus of the third and fourth seasons.^[33] Although she does not identify as a lesbian or bisexual,^[34] she enters a relationship with a trans man, Chris, in the fifth season, and reveals in the fifth season reunion that she has been dating a woman. Additionally, Mimi appears in a supporting role in the spin-off shows Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood and Leave It To Stevie.

In 2018, Mimi was reported to be making up to $100,000 per season.^[10]

Traci Steele

Traci Steele (born November 6, 1978) is a DJ and radio personality, originally from The Bronx, New York City.^[35][36] She was in a relationship with DJ Babey Drew for four years before breaking up while she was pregnant. She gave birth to Drew's son, "Little Drew", in 2007.

Traci joins the cast in season two. The season chronicles her co-parenting struggles with Drew, including jealously over Drew's taste in women (Traci calls them "popcorn hoes"), and a failed attempt at opening a sneaker boutique together. She briefly dates fitness model DaShaun Johnson, but the two part ways after Drew exposes his criminal past. Traci is initially friends with Shay, however the two have a falling out when Shay turns violent at one of her events, and Traci is caught in the crossfire.

Traci and Drew were not well-received by viewers, who dubbed them "boring" compared to the other cast members, and the two were fired from the show.^[37][38] She made a cameo appearance in season four, where she is seen attending Rasheeda's store opening.

Tammy Rivera

Tammy Rivera (born July 30, 1986) is a fashion designer and stylist, originally from Baltimore, Maryland.^[39][40] She came into the public eye through her relationship with rapper Waka Flocka Flame, who she began dating in 2011. Tammy was born in Tappahannock, Virginia, to an African-American mother and a Nicaraguan father, who was incarcerated shortly after she was born. She gave birth to a daughter, Charlie, on July 1, 2005.

Tammy joins the cast in season three. The season chronicles her relationship struggles with Waka, including past infidelities and the suicide death of Waka's brother, Kayo Redd. Later in the season, the couple elope. After a violent altercation with Joseline at the third season reunion, Tammy is absent from the show, eventually returning as a supporting cast member for three episodes towards the end of season four.

She rejoins the main cast in season five.^[41] The season chronicles the launch of her swimwear line, T-Rivera. While searching for models, she is initially interested in hiring trans woman D. Smith, however the two clash over Waka's controversial comments regarding trans people. Later in the season, she reveals that her and Waka have separated due to his infidelity.^[42] The couple eventually reunite in season six and Tammy embarks on a music career. Since 2017, Tammy has achieved relative success as a R&B singer, with several of her songs charting on iTunes.^[43][44]

Tammy left the series to film her own spin-off Meet the Flockas, however she would return for two guest appearances during season seven.

Stevie J

Steven Adrian Jordan (born November 2, 1973), known professionally as Stevie J, is a Grammy Award-winning record producer, singer and songwriter, originally from Buffalo, New York.^[45] Stevie rose to fame in the 1990s as an in-house producer and writer for Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records. He has six children, Dorian, Sade, Steven Jr., Savannah, Eva (with Mimi) and Bonnie Bella (with Joseline), all who have made appearances on the show.

Stevie appears in every episode of the first three seasons as a supporting cast member.

Stevie was promoted to the main cast in season four. The season chronicles his legal issues at the time, including a stint in rehab for cocaine addiction.^[46]

Additionally, Stevie stars in the spin-off shows Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood and Leave It To Stevie.

Tommie Lee

Atasha Chizzaah Jefferson Moore (born June 19, 1984), known professionally as Tommie Lee, is an urban model and socialite.^[47][48] She has two daughters, Havali and Samaria, from previous relationships. She has had multiple legal issues in the past and gave birth to one of her daughters while incarcerated.

Tommie made a cameo appearance in season one, where she is seen attending Rasheeda's listening party. She joins the supporting cast of season five as the girlfriend of rapper Scrapp DeLeon. The season chronicles their turbulent relationship and her violent rivalry with his baby mama Tiara. The couple later part ways after he is jailed for marijuana trafficking. She later ignites an intense feud with Joseline, which culminates in an off-camera incident in which Tommie attempted to run down Joseline with her car.

Tommie is promoted to the main cast in season six. The season chronicles the launch of her wine line, Le'Don, which is complicated by her struggle with alcoholism. Her drinking problems continue into season seven, straining her already volatile relationship with her mother Samantha and sister Versace, and threatening to derail a potential career in rap.

In 2018, Tommie was reported to be making up to $17,000 per season.^[10] She also appears in a supporting role in the spin-off Leave It To Stevie.

Jessica Dime

Jessica Chatman (born January 27, 1986), known professionally as Jessica Dime or Dimepiece, is a rapper, originally from Memphis, Tennessee.^[49][50] She relocated to Atlanta from Miami, where she worked as a stripper at the infamous King of Diamonds Gentleman's Club.^[51]

Jessica joins the supporting cast of season four as a rival of Joseline, which stems from their stripper days in Miami together.^[52] She briefly takes Mimi on as a manager and clashes with Tiffany Foxx. In the fifth season, she briefly dates Lil Scrappy, igniting a feud with Bambi. In the sixth season, she enters a relationship with NBA player Shawne Williams. While vacationing in Jamaica, he proposes and she accepts.

Jessica is promoted to the main cast in season seven, although she appears infrequently. Season seven documents her new engagement and her pregnancy with her first child, a daughter who she gives birth to in the season finale. Additionally, Jessica appears in two episodes of K. Michelle: My Life.

Erica Mena

Erica Mena (born November 8, 1987) is a former video vixen, socialite and aspiring singer, originally from The Bronx, New York City. She appeared previously on Love & Hip Hop: New York for four seasons.^[53]

Erica joins the cast in season seven, relocating to Atlanta after her failed engagement to Bow Wow, hoping to kickstart her music career. She reconnects with her old friend Estelita and tries to steer her clear away from Stevie J, who she views as exploitive and manipulative.

Lil Scrappy

The father of Erica's daughter.^[54] Scrappy, real name Darryl Kevin Richardson II, is a rapper and self-professed "Prince of the South", best known for his hit single "Money In The Bank". The series chronicles his love life, including his on-again, off-again relationships with Erica and Bambi. Through the course of the show, he also pursues romances with Shay, Erica Pinkett, Betty Idol and Jessica Dime. The second season focuses on his legal issues, including a stint in rehab for marijuana addiction.^[55] He proposes to Bambi in the fifth season finale and the two become engaged. The couple's break up is documented in season six. Additionally, Scrappy appears in a supporting role in the spin-off show Leave It To Stevie & Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

In 2018, Scrappy was reported to be making up to $200,000 per season.^[10]

Ariane Davis

Mimi's best friend and confidante.^[56] Davis is a bartender and an aspiring singer from Mississippi.^[57] She comes out as a lesbian during the second season and enters a relationship with DJ Toni K.

Momma Dee

Lil Scrappy's mother.^[58] Dee, real name Deborah Gaither Bryant, is a former pimp and drug dealer who ran a brothel for ten years under the name "Lady Dee".^[59][60] In addition to Scrappy, she has a daughter, Jasmine, and is also the cousin of Yung Joc. During the show, she has embarked on a music career, releasing the singles "I Deserve" and "In That Order" in 2014 and 2016 respectively. In the fourth season, she reunites with her ex-husband Ernest and remarries him in the finale.

Kirk Frost

Rasheeda's husband and manager.^[61] He is the CEO of D-Lo Entertainment. He has seven children, including cast member Kelsie as well as two sons by Rasheeda and a son by Jasmine, along with several grandchildren. In the second season, he was filmed cheating on his (then) pregnant wife with two women, a storyline which attracted controversy and criticism from the media, including from rapper Nicki Minaj.^[62] In the sixth season, it is revealed that he has had a secret son with his mistress Jasmine, once again throwing his marriage into turmoil.

In 2018, Kirk was reported to be making up to $300,000 per season.^[10]

Shay Johnson

Lil Scrappy's friend. Johnson is an urban model and reality star who previously appeared as "Buckeey" on the VH1 reality shows Flavor of Love and Charm School. In the first season, Shay and Scrappy develop a "friends-with-benefits" relationship, igniting a feud between her and Erica. She appears as a main cast member in the spin-off Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

Benzino

Stevie J's best friend.^[63] Benzino, real name Raymond Scott, is a rapper and CEO at Hip Hop Weekly Magazine. The series focuses on his love life, including his relationships with Karlie Redd and Althea Heart, who he becomes engaged to during the third season. During the second season, under the name "Zino Grigio", he released "Smashed Da Homie", a diss track aimed at Joseline. During the filming of season three in 2014, Benzino was shot and wounded by his nephew at his mother's funeral.^[64] Later, he has a major falling out with both Stevie J and Joseline, leading to a violent altercation at the third season reunion. He was fired after allegedly threatening a producer of the show.^[65]

DJ Babey Drew

Andrew Bisnaught (born July 6, 1980), known professionally as DJ Babey Drew, is a DJ, originally from Queens, New York City.^[66][67] He came into the public eye while working as Chris Brown's tour DJ. Traci and Drew were in a relationship for four years before breaking up while she was pregnant with his child. She gave birth to Drew's son, "Little Drew", in 2007. Although not mentioned on the show, he also has a daughter, Autumn Noelle, born in 2013 to singer Mieko Love.

Drew joins the cast in season two. The season chronicles his co-parenting struggles with Traci, including jealously over each other's dating lives, and a failed attempt at opening a sneaker boutique together.

Traci and Drew were not well-received by viewers, who dubbed them "boring" compared to the other cast members, and the two were fired from the show.^[68][69]

Waka Flocka Flame

Tammy's longtime boyfriend, whom she marries during the course of the show.^[70] Waka, real name Juaquin James Malphurs, is a gangsta rapper, best known for the hit single "No Hands" and his collaborations with Gucci Mane. The third season documents his marital struggles and the loss of his brother, Kayo Redd. In the fifth season, his much-publicized comments about transgender people creates tension between Tammy, D. Smith and Betty Idol.^[71] He and Tammy separate later in the season, due to his infidelity, and season six chronicles his attempts to win her back.^[72]

Bambi Benson

Lil Scrappy's girlfriend, who he becomes engaged to during the course of the show.^[73][74] Benson, real name Adizia Benson and also known as The Bam, is an urban model, video vixen, aspiring rapper and former cast member of Basketball Wives LA from Compton, California. She appears briefly in the second season as a potential love interest for Benzino, however, most of their early scenes together were cut and released on the show's website as bonus material. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Scrappy sparks rivalries with several of the female cast members, including Erica Dixon, Erica Pinkett, Betty Idol and Jessica Dime.^[75]

Bambi and Lil Scrappy got married September 8 2017. They had a child 1 year later on September 28, 2018. This is The Bam's first child and Scrappy's second child.^[76]

Nikko London

Mimi's boyfriend.^[77] London, real name Londell Smith, is a rapper, record producer and personal trainer. During the filming of the third season in 2014, a sex tape featuring Nikko and Mimi was released through Vivid Entertainment. It was initially promoted as a stolen home video, however, the two later admitted that the tape was staged.^[78] It is revealed towards the end of season three that Nikko is still legally married. His wife, Margeaux, became a supporting cast member in the show's fourth season. They went on to appear along with Margaux's girlfriend Merike as a "throuple" on WE tv's Marriage Boot Camp.

Yung Joc

Karlie Redd's boyfriend.^[79] They break up later in season three, when his infidelity with Khadiyah is revealed. Joc, real name Jasiel Amon Robinson, is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper and aspiring stand-up comedian who has eight children to four different women and is still legally married.^[80] He is also the cousin of Momma Dee and Lil Scrappy, with whom he co-owns the modeling agency Grustle Girlz. The series chronicles his love life, including his relationship with Khadiyah and her feud with his baby mothers, as well as his later flings with Amber Priddy and Tommie. In the sixth season, he rekindles his relationship with Karlie, although he again has difficulties remaining faithful. Additionally, Joc appears in a supporting role in the spin-off show Leave It To Stevie.

Erica Pinkett

Lil Scrappy's friend. She appears briefly in the second season as a flirtatious potential employee at Drew's sneaker store, much to the chagrin of Traci. In season three, her potential romantic interest in Scrappy ignites a feud between her and his girlfriend, Bambi.

Kalenna Harper

Rasheeda's friend. Harper is a singer and former member of Dirty Money.^[81] She is the wife of Tony Vick and has three children by him, Meshach, Noah and Savannah (who was born after her time on the show). Noah's birth was documented in the fourth season of the show, after which Kalenna suffered from postpartum depression. She identifies as bisexual and her relationship with a woman, Ashley, was featured in season three.^[82]

Dawn Heflin

Joseline's friend and booking agent. Heflin, also known as Dawn Shuntrice, Safari Heflin or Dawn Drennon, is a publicist and entertainment manager from Miami. She has a dramatic falling out with Joseline and Stevie J in the third season over their alleged marriage, although her and Joseline later rekindle their friendship. In the fifth season, it is revealed that while in prison for drug trafficking, she shared a cell block with KK. Ever since, she has had an uneasy relationship with the King family.

Deb Antney

Waka Flocka Flame's mother. Antney, full name Debra Antney, is CEO of Mizay Entertainment and acts as an mentor to the other women. The third season documents the death of her son, Kayo Redd, which inspires her advocacy for suicide prevention and anti-bullying. Antney previously appeared in a minor supporting role in the spin-off show Chrissy & Mr. Jones.

Althea Heart

Benzino's girlfriend, with whom he gets engaged to during the course of the series. Heart, real name Althea Eaton and also known as Thi Thi, is an aspiring singer and songwriter. During the third season, it is revealed that she previously dated Stevie J and Nikko. Later, she and Benzino have a major falling out with Stevie J and Joseline, leading to a violent altercation at the third season reunion.^[65]

Tony Vick

Kaleena's husband. Vick is a record producer and club promoter with nine kids to seven baby mothers, along with at least three grandchildren.^[83] After his time on the show, he had his tenth child with Kaleena.

Margeaux Simms

Nikko's wife.^[84][85] Simms is a singer, songwriter and visual artist. The fourth season chronicles her attempts to start a career in Atlanta, but because of her connection with Nikko, she ends up clashing with Mimi, Stevie J and Joseline. Later in the season, she reveals her bisexuality and begins dating model Merike Palmiste.^[86] She went on to appear with Merike and Nikko as a "throuple" on WE tv's Marriage Boot Camp.

Ashley Nicole

A singer under Kirk Frost's management.^[87] She clashes with Rasheeda, who suspects her of sleeping with her husband. It is later revealed that she is a lesbian with a girlfriend.^[88]

Khadiyah Lewis

Yung Joc's assistant and real estate agent.^[89][90] During season three, it is revealed that she is dating Joc behind Karlie's back. In season four, she becomes his official girlfriend, igniting a rivalry with his four baby mothers.

Sina Bina

One of Yung Joc's baby mothers.^[91][92][93] She becomes the main rival to Khadiyah throughout the fourth season. She returns in the sixth season, once again, involving herself in Joc's dating life.

Tiffany Foxx

Mimi's potential client.^[94][95] Foxx is a rapper, known as Lil' Kim's protege.^[96] She is briefly managed by Mimi, igniting a rivalry with Jessica Dime.

Ernest Bryant

Momma Dee's ex-husband. She accidentally sent him away to prison for seven years when he was caught with drugs after she called the cops on him for stealing money from Scrappy. After being released from prison, the two rekindle their romance and remarry in the fourth season finale.

PreMadonna

A fashion designer and entrepreneur.^[97] She is the owner of the Waist Gang Society waist trainers, popularised by Kim Kardashian and Blac Chyna.^[98] She later appears with her husband Buck Thomas in the ninth season of WE tv's Marriage Boot Camp.

Karen "KK" King

Karen Lynn King (born March 9, 1961), known as KK, is the mother and manager of rappers Scrapp DeLeon and Sas.^{[99] [100]} She is a longtime family friend of Stevie J and her sons call him "uncle". In 2009, her nephew Dolla was shot and killed.^[101] In 2012, she and her sons were accused of the kidnapping, assault and attempted murder of her ex-husband. She went on the run and was featured in an episode of America's Most Wanted. KK was later cleared of all charges. While in jail, she shared a cell block with Dawn.^[102]

The fifth season chronicles her struggles to keep her family together, amid tensions with Scrapp's baby mama Tiarra. During filming of the fifth season in 2016, she was arrested for financial identity fraud, theft and first degree forgery.^[103]

In the sixth season, she attempts to help Tommie overcome her alcoholism and repair her relationship with her mother. This eventually backfires and the two have a falling out.

In the seventh season, she finds love with a younger man and is working hard to get Scrapp out of jail.

Scrapp DeLeon

Will Cortez Robinson (born March 12, 1988), known professionally as Scrapp DeLeon, is a rapper.^[104] He drew fame at a young age as a member of the rap group Da Razkalz Cru, with his brother Sas and his cousin Dolla. In 2009, he witnessed the shooting death of Dolla. In 2012, he was accused of the kidnapping, assault and attempted murder of his stepfather. He, along with his mother and brother, were later cleared of all charges. He is a practising Muslim.

The fifth season chronicles the love triangle between him, Tommie and his baby's mother Tiarra. He later has a fling with Karlie. During filming, Scrapp surrendered himself into custody for a marijuana trafficking charge and as of 2018, he is incarcerated.^[105] He makes appearances via phone call in seasons six and seven.

Tiarra Becca

Tiarra Rebecca Gwynne (born September 26, 1985), known as Tiarra Becca or Tia, is the mother of Scrapp DeLeon's son King, originally from Dayton, Ohio.^[106][107] She has four other children to different fathers.

In the fifth season, she is struggling to co-parent with Scrapp, amid feuds with his mother KK and his girlfriend Tommie. Later in the season, she begins dating J-Nicks, igniting a feud with his girlfriend Amber Priddy. In the fifth season reunion, she reveals she is pregnant with her fifth child and has recently married. She returns in seventh season, now single.

Chris Gould

Christian Gould (born October 14, 1983) is introduced as Mimi's significant other. While Mimi introduces Chris repeatedly as her girlfriend and the other cast members refer to him as "she", Chris identifies as genderqueer (specifically a "touch-me-not") and prefers male pronouns.^[108]

In the fifth season, he breaks up with Mimi halfway through the fifth season, unable to deal with the drama in her life.^[109] Chris returns later in the season, revealing his desire to fully transition to male and pursue top surgery.

D. Smith

Dreshan Nikel Smith (born 1975) is a Grammy Award-winning record producer, recording artist and fashion model.^[110][111] She is a trans woman.^[112]

In the fifth season, she clashes with Tammy over Waka Flocka Flame's comments about transgender people and later ignites feuds with Deb, Bambi and Scrappy. She quit the show shortly before the reunion taping, unhappy with her portrayal on the show.

Betty Idol

Betty Idol (born June 17, 1989) is a singer, originally from Houston, Texas.^[113] She is of Colombian and African American ethnicity, mostly known for singing the hook on Rick Ross' single "Thug Cry".

In the fifth season, she appears as D. Smith's best friend and confidante. She pursues a romance with Scrappy and clashes with Bambi and Tammy.

Lyfe Jennings

Chester Jermaine Jennings (born June 3, 1978), professionally known as Lyfe Jennings, is an R&B/soul, singer and songwriter.

In the fifth season, he is dating Karlie. They break up later in season five, allegedly due to her infidelity with Scrapp. It is later revealed that he got another woman pregnant and then got married to a third woman behind her back while they were together.^[114][115]

Kelsie Frost

Kelsie Frost (born April 25, 1995) is an aspiring rapper. She is Kirk's daughter, and works as Rasheeda's employee at her boutique store.

The fifth season chronicles her struggles to be taken seriously as an artist by her father and stepmother.

Shirleen Harvell

Shirleen Harvell is Rasheeda's mother.

She makes guest appearances during the second, third and fourth seasons. She has a strained relationship with her son-in-law Kirk, at one point even running over his motorcycle with her car after finding out he cheated on Rasheeda.

In the fifth season, she starts working at Rasheeda's boutique store and clashes with Momma Dee.

Sas

KK's son and Scrapp's younger brother. Sas, real name Lyndon Ahlik Smith, is a rapper and member of the rap group Da Razkalz Cru. He is Muslim. In 2012, he was accused of the kidnapping, assault and attempted murder of his father. He, along with his mother and brother, were later cleared of all charges. After filming of the fifth season in 2016, he survived a gun shot to the back of the head.^[116]

J-Nicks

Yung Joc's friend. He is a DJ and radio personality who rose to fame as a host of BET's Rap City. He works as a weekday radio DJ for Hot 107.9. In the fifth season, he pursues a romance with Tiarra, despite being in a relationship with Amber.^[117]

Amber Priddy

J-Nicks' girlfriend. She is a stripper and urban model from North Carolina. In the fifth season, she pursues a romance with Yung Joc behind J-Nicks' back.^[118]

Melissa Scott

Melissa Scott (born August 23, 1975), also known as DJ M, is a promoter, LGBT events manager and bar owner.^[119]

In the sixth season, she attempts to act as a peacemaker between Mimi and Joseline, having had a friendship with both of them over the years. It is revealed later in the season that she had a fling with Mimi the summer before, and had a "friends-with-benefits" relationship with Ariane several years earlier. In the seventh season, she clashes with Mimi's girlfriend Ty.

Jasmine Washington

Jasmine Washington (born September 14, 1989), also known as Jasmine Bleu, is a former stripper, originally from White Plains, New York.^[120] She met Kirk while working as a stripper in 2016. The two became sexually involved, leading to the birth of a son, Kannon Mekhi.

In the sixth season, she reveals her secret to the world, throwing Kirk and Rasheeda's marriage into turmoil. During this time, she is living in a polyamorous relationship with Rod and Keanna.^[121] In the seventh season, she attempts to reach out to Rasheeda's family to get closure.

Rod Bullock

Rodney Bullock (born March 5, 1979) is a music manager, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana.^[122] His bio claims that he was instrumental in discovering Yung Joc's music career. He also shares a past with Mimi, having dated her prior to her relationship with Stevie. It ended badly, with Mimi claiming he is a scammer and con artist.

In the sixth season, he has recently been released from prison for money laundering and is living in a polyamorous relationship with both Jasmine and Keanna.

Keanna Arnold

Keanna Arnold (born August 22, 1985) is a former stripper.^[123]

In the sixth season, she is living in a polyamorous relationship with both Jasmine and Rod. She reveals to have also slept with Kirk around the same time as Jasmine.

Sierra Gates

Sierra Gates (born May 24, 1989) is a beauty entrepreneur who owns The Glam Shop, a hair, nail and beauty salon which employs Moriah and Lovely Mimi.^[124] She has two children with her husband Shooter.

In the sixth season, she discovers that Shooter has been having an affair with her assistant Moriah. In the seventh season, she has separated from Shooter, and began dating BK Brasco.

Moriah Lee

Moriah Lee (born July 21, 1993) is an aspiring business owner, who works as Sierra's marketing assistant.^[125]

In the sixth season, it is revealed that she has been having an affair with Sierra's husband, Shooter.

Lovely Mimi

Miyha Thi Luong (born August 20, 1990), known professionally as Lovely Mimi, is a Vietnamese nail artist and social media personality, originally from the DMV, where she owns a salon. She has three children to her husband Remy Skinner.

In the sixth season, she works briefly at Sierra's salon, before the two have a violent falling out. She later forms a friendship with Tommie and the other girls.

Tresure P.

Tresure Price (born November 20, 1992), known professionally as Tresure P., is an aspiring DJ and radio personality, originally from Houston, Texas. She is a former stripper.

In the sixth season, she sparks a violent rivalry with Tommie after revealing she is in a relationship with a married man. She also has a friendship with Joc's baby mama Sina, and works as an intern at Joc's radio station.

Shooter Gates

Rodricous Gates (born January 17, 1979), known professionally as Shooter, has two children with Sierra.^[126]

In the sixth season, he is revealed to be secretly dating and financially supporting Moriah behind his wife's back. In the seventh season, he has separated from Sierra, and dealing with the sudden death of his son, Rodricous Jr., who was murdered in a shooting.

Gunplay

Richard Morales Jr. (born July 18, 1979), known professionally as Gunplay, is a rapper, originally from Miami, Florida.

In the sixth season, he appears in one episode, convincing his friend Scrappy to move to Miami with him. His appearance served as a teaser for the then-upcoming spin-off Love & Hip Hop: Miami.^[127]

Estelita Quintero

Estelita Quintero (born July 13, 1981), known as the Panamanian Goddess, is an urban model and singer, originally from Colón, Panama.^[128][129] She endured a rough childhood as the youngest daughter of twenty brothers and sisters. She was sexually molested by her father from five years old, he died when she was nine. She fled to America after she was gang raped by five men. By the age of fourteen, she was working as a stripper in Miami. She later lost her mother to cancer, which lead her to attempt suicide twice. She is also a domestic violence survivor, having survived an abusive relationship for many years prior to the show.^[130]

In the sixth season, she joins Stevie's roster of artists, and clashes with Karlie. In the seventh season, she is reunited with former friend Erica Mena and attempts to gain control of her career.

Savannah Jordan

Savannah Jordan (born November 24, 1998) is Stevie J's daughter. She previously appeared as a supporting cast member on the spin-offs Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood and Leave It to Stevie.

In the sixth season, her strained relationship with Joseline causes problems between her and Stevie. In the seventh season, she is devoted to learn that her father may have to serve jail time for not paying child support.

Samantha

Samantha, also known as Finesse Lee, is Tommie's mother. She has at least four other children, including Duby, Yani, Rayjasha and Versace, who all have appeared on the show.

In the sixth season, she tries to salvage her relationship with her daughter. In the seventh season, she attempts to act as a peacemaker between Tommie and her sister Versace.

Spice

Grace Latoya Hamilton (born August 6, 1982), known professionally as Spice, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, singer and songwriter.^[131][132]

BK Brasco

Romel Cummings (born November 12, 1978), known professionally as BK Brasco, is a rapper, originally from Brownsville, Brooklyn.^[133][134]

In the seventh season, he is dating Sierra.

Tokyo Vanity

Tokyo Vanity (born September 28, 1994) is a rapper, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana.^[135][136]

In the seventh season, she is dating Tabius.

Tabius Tate

Tabius Tate (born March 9, 1982) is a rapper, originally from Montgomery, Alabama.

In the seventh season, he is dating Tokyo Vanity.

Keely Hill

Keely Hill (born October 2, 1984), also known as Keely the Boss, is a music industry executive and marketing representative, originally from Detroit, Michigan.^[137][138]

In the seventh season, she is dating K. Botchey.

Just Brittany

Brittany Bullock (born June 11, 1989), known professionally as Just Brittany, is a recording artist and singer, originally from Houston, Texas.^[139]

Shawne Williams

Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986) is a professional basketball player, originally from Memphis, Tennessee.

In the sixth season, he proposes to his childhood sweetheart Jessica Dime and the two become engaged. In the seventh season, it is revealed the two are expecting a child.

K. Botchey

Kwabena Botchey (born 1984), known professionally as K. Botchey, is a promoter and events manager.^[140]

In the seventh season, he is dating Keely.

Sean Garrett

Garrett Hamler (born March 30, 1979), known professionally as Sean Garrett, is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and recording artist.^[141]

In the seventh season, he is dating Karlie.

Rich Dollaz

Richard Trowers (born August 4, 1975), known professionally as Rich Dollaz, is a entertainment manager. He has appeared on Love & Hip Hop: New York for the last eight years and is the show's only original cast member. He dated Erica Mena for several years, their tumultuous, on-and-off again relationship chronicled for several seasons of the show. He also appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's second season.

Dollaz appears in the last two episodes of the seventh season, as part of a scheme by Stevie to get revenge on Erica Mena.^[142] His appearance on the show makes him the only supporting cast member to appear on three of the show's incarnations, New York, Hollywood and Atlanta.