Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta

Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta is the second installment of the Growing Up Hip Hop reality television franchise on WE tv. The series premiered on May 25, 2017, and chronicles the lives of the children of hip hop legends in Atlanta. The series is executive produced by Datari Turner Productions and Entertainment One Studios.

Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta
GenreReality television
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producers
  • Tara Long
  • Datari Turner
  • Mark Herwick
  • Ben Megargel
  • Dean W. Slotar
  • Gennifer Gardiner
  • Shad Moss
  • Shawntae Harris
  • Deb Antney
  • Angela Simmons
    (season 4)
Running time
  • 42 to 44 minutes
Release
Original networkWE tv
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseMay 25, 2017 (2017-05-25) –
present
Chronology
Related shows
External links
Website

On September 29, 2020, the series was renewed for a 10-episode fourth season, which premiered on January 7, 2021.[1]

Cast

Main
Cast member Seasons
1 2A 2B 3 4
Bow Wow Main
Zonnique Pullins Main
Reginae Carter Main
Shaniah Mauldin Main
Ayana Fite Main
Brandon Barnes Main Guest Main
Deb Antney Supporting Main
Da Brat Supporting Main
Masika Kalysha Main
Kiyomi Leslie Main
Lil Mama Main
Waka Flocka Flame Main
Tammy Rivera Main
Buku Main Supporting
Reemarkable Main
Diamond Main
Lelee Lyons Main

Current
Real name Shad Moss, Moss released his first album Beware of Dog in 2000 as Lil' Bow Wow at the age of 13 under the guidance of Snoop Dogg and Jermaine Dupri. He has released five other studio albums since his debut. Moss was the host of the music video countdown show 106 & Park from 2012 to 2014. Moss has acted in many movies and television shows including Like Mike and CSI: Cyber. The first season showcases Bow Wow returning to Atlanta to record his final studio album and reconnecting with his father.[2] Joie's baby father, Masika's ex-lover, Angela's ex-boyfriend and later, his fiancee in the final 10 episodes and third season and Corri's fling.
  • Shaniah Mauldin
Daughter of Jermaine Dupri. During the second half of season 2, she reveals she wants to start a clothing line that her father does not take as serious.
  • Ayana Fite
Daughter of DJ Hurricane. In the first season, Ayana tries to become more serious with her girlfriend Amy and, being Brandon's cousin,[3] finds herself in the middle of Reginae and Brandon's beef. After working in retail for several years, she decided to start her own clothing line, Cozy Closet. Although the clothing line was successful, she ultimately decided that it was not her passion, and made the decision to not pursue it any further. She also takes a major step in introducing her father to her girlfriend Amy, as well as prep for a breast reduction surgery.
  • Deb Antney (Season 2–present) (supporting cast member in season 1)
Godmother of Brandon Barnes & mother of Waka Flocka Flame. Deb has developed the career of her son Waka along with French Montana, Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. Deb comes into conflict with Brandon, Toya, and Tiny in the first season.
  • Da Brat (Season 2–present) (supporting cast member in season 1)
Da Brat is a rapper who was the first female rapper to go platinum with her album Funkdafied on Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label. Da Brat is currently apart of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and Dish Nation. Da Brat serves as a support system for Bow Wow.
Rapper and son of Deb Antney.
R&B artist. Also the Wife of rapper Waka Flocka.
  • Reemarkable (Season 3–present)
Daughter of Eazy-E and new upcoming artist.
Rapper. Member of Crime Mob. Pimpin's girlfriend.
R&B artist. Member of SWV

Former
  • Zonnique Pullins (Seasons 1–2)
Daughter of Tameka "Tiny" Cottle-Harris and stepdaughter of T.I.. Pullins first came to public attention appearing in Tiny & Toya and later in T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle. Pullins was formerly a member of the OMG Girlz, who released a number of singles including "Gucci This (Gucci That)" and which was nominated for a "NAACP Image Award" for Best New Artist. Pullins recently released her first solo EP titled "Love Jones". In the first season, Zonnique attempts to take control of her music career by finding a new manager in Deb Antney.[3]
  • Reginae Carter (Seasons 1–2)
Daughter of Lil Wayne and Toya Wright. Carter has previously appeared in Tiny & Toya with her mother. Carter was a founding member of the OMG Girlz, but left the group before any singles were released. Carter appeared on My Super Sweet 16 in 2015, which showcased her Sweet 16. In the first season, Reginae has a major conflict with Brandon when he disrespects her father.[4]
  • Brandon Barnes (Seasons 1–3)
Godson of Debra Antney. The first season showcases a major conflict between him and Reginae after he disrespects her father(Lil Wayne).Also, he tries to become a well known artist developer. During the first half of season 2, Brandon moved out of his Godmother Debra Antney's house after being confronted about all the disputes he drags her into.[3]
A former video vixen and current singer. She has a baby by rapper Fetty Wap and she was a former cast member of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. Bow Wow's ex-lover.
  • Kiyomi Leslie (Season 2)
Kiyomi Leslie is an American television personality, Actress, Singer,rapper, songwriter, model, and businesswoman. She started out working as a video vixen where she worked for artist such as Future, The Dream and Fabolous, just to name a few.
Real name Niatia Kirkland, Lil Mama is best known for her single "Lip Gloss". : A former rapper, singer and actress. She has also ventured into acting, including her role as Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes in CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story on the VH1 network. In 2017, she also starred in When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story on TV One. She will be joining the cast of Growing Up Hip Hop: New York.[5]
  • Joann "Buku" Kelly (Season 3) (supporting cast member in season 4)
R&B artist. Daughter of R. Kelly and Drea Kelly.

Supporting
Cast member Seasons
1 2A 2B 3 4
Jermaine Dupri Supporting
Toya Wright Supporting
Tameka "Tiny" Harris Supporting
DJ Hurricane Supporting
Jhonni Blaze Guest Supporting Supporting
Teresa Caldwell Guest Supporting
Mona Supporting
Drea Kelly Supporting
BT Guest Supporting
Angela Simmons Supporting
Pimpin' Guest Supporting
Jesseca Dupart Supporting
Amy Guest Supporting
Khi Lyons Supporting
  1. ^ Appears in the first half of season two.
  2. ^ Appears in the second half of season two.

Current
  • Jermaine Dupri
Father of Shaniah Mauldin. Jermaine Dupri is a rapper who has produced many songs and created many careers, including Kriss Kross, Bow Wow & Da Brat He is owner of the record label So So Def. Jermaine pushes Bow Wow to move back to Atlanta to be more focused on his music.
Father of Ayana Fite. DJ Hurricane is a producer and DJ best known for working with the Beastie Boys. Hurricane supports Ayana with her future clothing line and her relationship with Amy.
  • Jhonni Blaze (Season 2, 4–present) (guest star in season 1)
Upcoming singer and artist of Deb Antney. Former supporting cast member of Love & Hip Hop: New York.
  • Teresa Caldwell (Season 2–present) (guest star in season 1)
Mother and former manager of Bow Wow.
  • Mona (Season 3–present)
Mother of Tammy Rivera
Ex-wife of R. Kelly
  • BT (Season 3–present) (guest star in season 2)
DJ at Streetz 94.5 and Bow Wow's friend.
  • Angela Simmons (Season 3–present)
Bow Wow's ex-girlfriend and fiance. Daughter of Rev Run. former cast member of Growing Up Hip Hop.
  • Pimpin' (Season 4–present) (guest star in season 3)
Bow Wow's friend.
  • Jesseca "Judy" Dupart (Season 4–present)
Da Brat's girlfriend.
  • Amy (Season 4–present) (guest star in seasons 1–3)
Ayana's girlfriend
  • Khiry "Khi" Lyons (Season 4–present)
Rapper. Lelee's son.

Former
Mother of Reginae Carter. Toya has previously appeared on Tiny & Toya and Toya: A Family Affair. Toya comes into conflict with Deb and Brandon after Brandon disrespects Lil Wayne.
Mother of Zonnique Pullins. Tiny is a member of the R&B group Xscape and has appeared on other reality shows like Tiny & Toya and T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle. In the first season, Tiny has an issue with Zonnique finding another manager and she supports Toya.

Guest

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18May 25, 2017 (2017-05-25)July 13, 2017 (2017-07-13)
220January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)December 20, 2018 (2018-12-20)
310June 13, 2019 (2019-06-13)August 22, 2019 (2019-08-22)
410[6]January 7, 2021 (2021-01-07)March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)[6]

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Lil' Trouble in the A"May 25, 2017 (2017-05-25)0.68[7]
22"You Don't Work with Rihanna"June 1, 2017 (2017-06-01)0.45[8]
33"Bow Down to Your Mother"June 8, 2017 (2017-06-08)0.59[9]
44"U Don't Know Me"June 15, 2017 (2017-06-15)0.63[10]
55"Watch Me Flip, Watch Me Nae Nae"June 22, 2017 (2017-06-22)0.67[11]
66"Problems and Sound is One"June 29, 2017 (2017-06-29)0.66[12]
77"Pop's Locked...And Drops It"July 6, 2017 (2017-07-06)0.61[13]
88"A-Town Goin' Down"July 13, 2017 (2017-07-13)0.61[14]

Season 2 (2018)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
91"Money Ain't a Thing"January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)0.54[15]
102"Secrets in the A"January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)0.41[16]
113"Rack It Up"January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)0.47[17]
124"Making Moves Like Whoa"February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)0.43[18]
135"Bow Caught in Jhonni's Blaze"February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)0.40[19]
146"The Young and the Wreckless"February 15, 2018 (2018-02-15)0.62[20]
157"Guess Who's Back"February 22, 2018 (2018-02-22)0.53[21]
168"Straight Outta Time"March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)0.47[22]
179"Can't Bow Out of This One"March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)0.42[23]
1810"Drop the Mic"March 15, 2018 (2018-03-15)0.40[24]
1911"Welcome to the Wild Side"October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)0.44[25]
2012"Ex and the City"October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18)0.48[26]
2113"Wild 'n Out"October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)0.52[27]
2214"Too Lit to Quit"November 1, 2018 (2018-11-01)0.49[28]
2315"In My Feelings"November 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)0.50[29]
2416"Broken Heart"November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15)0.44[30]
2517"Trouble in Paradise"November 29, 2018 (2018-11-29)0.43[31]
2618"Relationship Goals"December 6, 2018 (2018-12-06)0.53[32]
2719"Hour of Chaos"December 13, 2018 (2018-12-13)0.50[33]
2820"No Ma'am, No Ham, No Turkey"December 20, 2018 (2018-12-20)0.53[34]

Season 3 (2019)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
291"Bow After Lockup"June 13, 2019 (2019-06-13)0.51[35]
302"Sex, Lies & Surveillance Tape"June 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)0.47[36]
313"Sex with You"June 27, 2019 (2019-06-27)0.46[37]
324"R. Kelly Chaos"July 11, 2019 (2019-07-11)0.28[38]
335"So So Triggered"July 18, 2019 (2019-07-18)0.48[39]
346"Firestorm"July 25, 2019 (2019-07-25)0.56[40]
357"It's Gettin Hot in Herre"August 1, 2019 (2019-08-01)0.54[41]
368"No Ree-grets"August 8, 2019 (2019-08-08)0.54[42]
379"Dangerous Liaisons"August 15, 2019 (2019-08-15)0.59[43]
3810"Smash Hit"August 22, 2019 (2019-08-22)0.60[44]

Season 4 (2021)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
391"Make Atlanta Great Again"January 7, 2021 (2021-01-07)0.31[45]
402"Georgia Impeach"January 14, 2021 (2021-01-14)0.32[46]
413"Word in the Streets"January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)0.33[47]
424"Fight For Your Life"January 28, 2021 (2021-01-28)0.31[48]
435"The Battle of the OGs"February 4, 2021 (2021-02-04)TBD
446"Waka Weighs In"February 11, 2021 (2021-02-11)TBD
457"Guns Blazing"February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)TBD
468TBAFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)TBD
479TBAMarch 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)TBD
4810TBAMarch 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)TBD

Specials
TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
"Bow in the Q"June 25, 2020 (2020-06-25)N/A

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