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

Trina

Katrina Laverne Taylor, better known as Trina, is a rapper.^[3][4] Trina was born and raised in Liberty City to a Dominican father and Bahamian mother. She made her rap debut on Trick Daddy's 1998 Billboard Hot 100 single "Nann Nigga" and rose to fame in the early 2000s with the release of her debut album Da Baddest Bitch. She is openly bisexual and has been romantically linked with fellow rappers Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy and French Montana.^[5][6] Trina appeared previously in the franchise on the spin-off K. Michelle: My Life, acting as K's friend and mentor.

The series chronicles her latest music projects, including the launch of TNT, her new joint album with Trick Daddy, as well as her sixth solo album The One. The first season explores her family life, including her strained relationship with her flamboyant cousin Bobby, who is in a violent feud with her assistant Alvin, and her cousin Joy, who is trying to find closure after the failure of her marriage to Trick.^[7]

Trina also makes a guest appearance on season eight of Love & Hip Hop: New York while filming a music video with her protege Brittney Taylor.

Prince

Christopher Michael Harty, known as Prince or Prince Michael, is a promoter, brand ambassador and model. He is the self-proclaimed "Fresh Prince of South Beach", born and raised in South Miami to Jamaican parents.^[8][9] He endured a rough life as a teenager and young adult, including two years in a juvenile facility and several years homeless, which led to a series of arrests from 2010 until 2013 for theft, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He eventually turned his life around and landed a job with Varsity LG, one of Miami's largest event promotions companies.^[10][11] In 2015, he appeared in Trina's music video for her single "Fuck Boy".

The series chronicles the excesses of his "party boy" lifestyle, which has put a strain on his relationship with Liz, his girlfriend of three years. In the first season, a violent brawl at the launch of his denim line – Roielte – sparks an intense rivalry with fellow party promoter Michelle Pooch.

Amara La Negra

Diana Danelys De Los Santos, better known as Amara La Negra, is a singer and entertainer. La Negra is an Afro-Latina of Dominican descent. She grew up in Miami as the only child of a single mother who immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic.^[12][13][14] In 2013, she released the single "Ayy" which became a hit in the Latin market. However, she has experienced difficulties being accepted in her home country due to her dark skin and afro, and was even parodied in blackface on the Dominican variety show Aquí Se Habla Español by former beauty queen Geisha Montes de Oca.^[15]

The series chronicles her attempts to crossover to the mainstream American market. In the first season, she comes into conflict with light skinned Latino producer Young Hollywood after he criticises her afro during a business meeting. After tearfully confiding in her friends Veronica Vega and Steph Lecor, they attempt to act as peacemakers, however this backfires, leading to a dramatic and violent falling out between La Negra and Vega.

La Negra was dubbed by Billboard as the show's "breakout star", landing a multi-album record deal with BMG hours after the show's premiere.^[16] Her storyline, which explores with colorism and eurocentrism within the Latin community, has garnered significant media attention.^[17][18][19]

Gunplay

Richard Morales Jr., better known as Gunplay and also known as Don Logan, is a rapper. Gunplay was born in El Paso, Texas to parents of Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent and grew up in Carol City in South Florida.^[20][21] He made his rap debut as part of Rick Ross' Southern hip hop group Triple C's, before embarking on a solo career. He has had a very public battle with cocaine addiction.^[22][23] In 2012, he faced a life sentence in prison after being arrested for armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault. Charges were later dropped and he relocated to Atlanta. Gunplay appeared previously in the franchise as a supporting cast member on one episode of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, where he convinced his friend Lil Scrappy to move to Miami with him.

The series chronicles his return to Miami and the battle with substance abuse and the temptations of gang life. The first season explores his relationship struggles with Keyara, his girlfriend of two years, including his lingering feelings for ex-girlfriend Miami Tip, and a suspected relapse after the death of a close friend. On January 11, 2018, he was accused of head-butting a former girlfriend at a Miami strip club.^[24]

Veronica Vega

Veronica Vega is a singer, rapper and dancer. Vega was born and raised in Hialeah, Florida to a Cuban father and Venezuelan mother.^[25][26] She is signed to Zone 4 under the mentorship of Polow da Don. Vega is known for her single "Wicked", which features Pitbull, and her viral hit "Pay Me", which caused controversy for her use of the word "nigga".^[27]

In the first season, Vega attempts to resolve Amara's issues with Young Hollywood by agreeing to go on a date with him, however it backfires, igniting a feud between the two girls.

Bobby Lytes

Bobby Nico Wade, known as Bobby Lytes, is a rapper. Lytes was born and raised in Homestead, Florida to Dominican parents. He is Trina's first cousin.^[28][29] In 2014, he was arrested multiple times for grand theft, larceny and probation violations.

Lytes is the first openly gay main cast member in the franchise's history. The series chronicles his career struggles as a gay rapper in the homophobic hip hop industry. In the first season, he discovers that Jeffrey, his boyfriend of a year and a half, has been cheating on him behind his back with his ex Malik.

Shay Johnson

Shay Johnson is an urban model, reality television personality and fitness guru. Johnson was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.^[30][31] She is a former video vixen who appeared in hip hop videos for Fabolous and Young Dro, however, she is best known as "Buckeey" on the VH1 reality shows Flavor of Love and Charm School. In 2008, a sex tape featuring her circulated the internet. Johnson appeared previously in the franchise on first two seasons of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta as Lil Scrappy's "friend-with-benefits", who she was in love with but he refused to claim their relationship as anything more than casual sex.

In the first season, Johnson relocates to Miami for her man, Pleasure P, who she has been in a long distance relationship with for two years. She quickly clashes with his Pretty Ricky group mate Baby Blue Whoaaaa, before igniting violent feuds with Pleasure's ex Gabby (who she dubs "Mint Chocolate" after the ice cream she threw at her) and "Instagram science experiment(s)" Chinese Kitty and Chinese Nicky.

Trick Daddy

Maurice Young, better known as Trick Daddy and Trick Daddy Dollars, is a rapper and record producer. He is the self-proclaimed "Mayor of the 305", born and raised in Liberty City.^[32][33] Trick Daddy rose to fame in the early 2000s, with a string of Billboard Hot 100 hit singles and albums released on the label Slip-n-Slide Records. In 2009, he was diagnosed with lupus, which he refuses to take medication for.^[34] He has a long criminal history of drug possession and weapons charges and in recent years has faced a number of financial difficulties, having declared bankruptcy three times.^[35]

The series chronicles his latest music projects, including the launch of TNT, his new joint album with Trina. In the first season, he is reunited with his estranged wife Joy, who he has been separated from for four years.

Young Hollywood

Elijah Sarraga, known as Young Hollywood, is a record producer and songwriter.^[36] He is known for his collaborations with Migos and Pitbull and is considered a pioneer of Latin trap music, having won a BMI Award in 2017.

In the first season, he comes into conflict with Amara La Negra after he makes offensive comments about her appearance during a business meeting. His colorist comments, including calling Amara a "nutella queen" and describing her afro as "not elegant", generated a storm of controversy against Hollywood, including death threats.^[37] The two eventually come to an understanding and start working together, fracturing Amara's fragile friendship with Veronica and Steph.

Mami Ana

Ana Maria Oleaga, named onscreen as Mami Ana, is Amara's mother.^[38] She is an Afro-Latina of Dominican descent who immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic before Amara was born. She endured a rough life initially in America, having to work two to three jobs to support her daughter. The two are depicted on the show as nearly inseparable, with Amara tearfully expressing her hope to be able to provide for her mother. Mami Ana was not included in the original cast announcement and does not have a cast bio on VH1's website. So far, Ana has appeared in only one green screen, shared with Amara.

Keyara Stone

Keyara Stone is an urban model, brand ambassador and entrepreneur.^[39] She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. While in college, she became the victim of the city's notorious gun violence when she was caught in the crossfire of a gunfight and shot three times in her chest, ankle and arm, leaving her immobilised for 6 months and diagnosed with PTSD. In the first season, she moves from Atlanta to Miami for Gunplay.

Pleasure P

Marcus Ramone Cooper, better known as Pleasure P, is a Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer and songwriter.^[40] Pleasure is best known as a member of Pretty Ricky and the sole singer of the group. The first season chronicles his turbulent relationship with Shay.

Miami Tip

Kenisha Myree, known as Miami Tip or Tip Drill, introduced on the show as Gunplay's ex-girlfriend. Tip, also known as Tip Drill, is aspiring rapper, born and raised in New York. She rose to fame as a stripper on the South Beach Strip. She turned to music after a traumatic fall in 2012, when she fell 30 feet from a strip pole.^[41]

Joy Young

Amane Joy Burnett Young is introduced on the show as Trick's estranged wife. She is Trina's cousin.^[42] She married Trick in 2003 and they have been separated for four and half years. The first season explores the aftermath of their divorce.

Gabby Davis

Pleasure P's ex. Davis, full name Gabrielle Davis, is a model and aspiring actress from Kingston, Jamaica.^[43] In the first season, she attempts to rekindle the flame with Pleasure P., igniting a feud with his girlfriend Shay. After Shay throws an ice cream at her after discovering the two together, she dubs her "Mint Chocolate"

Jeffrey White

Bobby's boyfriend. White, also known as JT, Jeffrey J and Jeffrey Thompkins, is the openly gay son of rapper JT Money. He rekindles his relationship with his ex Malik, which turns into an affair. ^[44]

Michelle Pooch

Liz's friend. Pooch, also known as DJ Michelle Pooch is socialite and DJ and one half of the duo PXS Music.^[45] In the first season, her rivalry with Prince puts her friendship with Liz to the test.

Malik Williams

Jeffrey's ex. Malik, also known as Malik the Stylist, is a celebrity stylist and socialite.^[46] In the first season, he is closeted but his feelings for his ex-boyfriend Jeffrey make it difficult for him to maintain his heterosexual facade and begins an affair with Jeffery, which he plans to make it into a relationship once again.

Jojo Zarur

A celebrity stylist and entrepreneur. Zarur, full name Joanna Nemar Zarur, was born in Mexico City. She studied pre-law and economics at Stanford^[47] before leaving school to become Young Thug's stylist. She owns the boutique store Zarur Boutique. The first season focuses on her business ventures, amid tensions with her parents, who are going through a divorce.^[48]

Liz Cifuentes

Prince's girlfriend. Cifuentes is a Hispanic bartender and socialite. The first season chronicles her volatile relationship with Prince, who she has been dating for three and a half years.^[49]

Steph Lecor

An aspiring singer. Lecor, full name Stephanie Lecor, is of Haitian descent and a former member of the EDM-pop trio Kulture Shock. She is signed to We the Best Music Group under the mentorship of DJ Khaled.^[50]

Juju C.

Amara's friend. Juju, full name Juliet Castaneda, is an Afro-Cuban entrepreneur, who first came to prominence as the girlfriend of rapper Cam'ron. She is a main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: New York.

Lil Scrappy

Shay's old fling. 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". He is a supporting cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Chinese Nicky

Nicky, birth name Nikhol Hing, is a fashion designer and entrepreneur of Chinese and Guyanese descent. She grew up in Brooklyn New York. She owns the South Beach gentlemen's club V-Live. Married to a music executive from Warner Brothers music.Then she got divorced. She had one child with him. The guy has eight children.^[51]

Chinese Kitty

A socialite and social media influencer. Kitty, birth name Taylor Hing, was born in Queens and is of Chinese and Guyanese descent, is also an aspiring recording artist.^[52] The first season chronicles her attempts to kickstart her music career as well as her and her mother's violent feud with Shay.

Faride Nemer

Jo Jo's mother. Who in attempts to make things right with her daughter, she goes through a terrible divorce with her ex-husband Jo Jo's father in prompt of their divorce. In the first season she deals with the aftermath of her ex-husband trying to sue her with Jo Jo on her side and not her father's side of the story.

Baby Blue Whoaaaa

Diamond Smith, better known as Baby Blue Whoaaaa, is a member of the group Pretty Ricky. His brother is his fellow group mate Spectacular while Slick 'Em is their cousin.^[53] The first season chronicles the group's return to music, as well as his tensions with P's girlfriend Shay.