Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 8)

The eighth season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York aired on VH1 from October 30, 2017 until March 12, 2018. The show was primarily filmed in New York City, New York. It is executively produced by Mona Scott-Young and Stephanie R. Gayle for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud, Stefan Springman, Mala Chapple, David DiGangi, and Lauren Veteri for Eastern TV, and Nina L. Diaz, Liz Fine and Vivian Gomez for VH1.

Love & Hip Hop: New York
Season 8
Cover used by the iTunes Store
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes18
Release
Original networkVH1
Original releaseOctober 30, 2017 (2017-10-30) –
March 12, 2018 (2018-03-12)
Season chronology

The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the New York area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 18 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Nina Parker.

Production
The cast of the eighth season, from left to right: Juju, Mariahlynn, Yandy, Bianca, Remy, Lil' Mo, Anaís and Snoop.
The eighth season title screen.

On October 3, 2017, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop would be returning for an eighth season on October 30, 2017.[1] This season featured an entirely new opening credits sequence. With the exception of Kimbella Vanderhee and Cardi B who left the show, all main cast members from the previous season returned. Cam'ron's fianceé Juju C. was promoted to the main cast, alongside newcomers Anaís and Lil' Mo. Karl Dargan, Safaree Samuels, Navarro Gray, his girlfriend Ashley Diaz, her sister Ayisha Diaz, rapper Jaquáe, video vixen Sophia Body, Bad Girls Club star DreamDoll, rapper Brittney Taylor, singer James R., K. Michelle: My Life cast member Jonathan Fernandez and singer Trent Crews would join the supporting cast.[2] Grafh and Kiyanne would also appear in supporting roles. On October 20, 2017, a royalty-themed promo "Stay Queening'" was released, with Remy Ma introducing "the new queens of New York" - Lil' Mo, Anaís, Brittney Taylor and DreamDoll.[3] On October 24, 2017, VH1 released a five-minute "super" trailer.

On October 18, 2017, nearly two weeks before the season eight premiere, VH1 aired Dirty Little Secrets, a special featuring unseen footage and deleted scenes from the show's first seven seasons, along with interviews with the show's cast and producers.[4] On November 16, 2017, VH1 announced that Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday, a holiday special starring Remy Ma and Papoose, would air on December 18, 2017.[5] On February 12, VH1 aired Love & Hip Hop: The Love Edition, a Valentine's Day special featuring clips from the show and interviews with cast members from all franchises.[6][7]

Synopsis

New York, a city where hip hop meets opportunity. There's enough room for everybody to play the game but the game can get messy with family breaking the rules. The brightest stars will always shine through and the taste of fame is hard to resist. In this business, the line can get blurred. Relationships are tested when trust is in question. Love is not always a two-way street. Even the most loving relationships have twists and turns. Friend and foe, everyone and anyone is competition. When it comes to this game, we all have a role to play. Its time to come together and stand united. This is love and hip hop.

— Remy Ma, opening monologue

Yandy's marriage becomes strained when her mother-in-law Judy starts to interfere with her business. Singer Anaís, frustrated by the state of her career and stuck in a miserable marriage, becomes recklessly flirtatious, culminating in a torrid affair with Rich. Safaree returns to New York looking for love. Mariahlynn's new man James R. creates new problems for her. Bianca's violent rivalry with fellow rapper Brittney Taylor threatens to derail both of their careers. Singer Lil' Mo and her husband, boxer Karl Dargan have the perfect marriage and family, but social media accusations might put all of it in jeporady.

Reception

This season was poorly received by viewers, with ratings dipping below 2 million viewers for the first time in four years. A scene featuring Yandy speaking into an apparently unplugged telephone was widely ridiculed and condemned as proof of the show's decline and reliance on increasingly fabricated storylines.[8] Former cast member Erica Mena criticised the new cast and the season's storylines, particularly Yandy's, calling them "boring".[9] Comedian KendallKyndall, who has recapped the show for years and hosted live streams and interviews for this season for VH1.com,[10] also criticised the season's rushed and confusing editing, weak storylines and uninspiring casting.[11][12]

Cast

DJ Webstar, Safaree's mother Shirley Samuels, Anaís' husband Ruben Brito, Rich's mother Jewel Escobar and Peter Gunz appear as guest stars in several episodes. Mendeecees Harris appears via phone call conversations with Yandy, as he was incarcerated during filming. The show also features minor appearances from notable figures within the hip hop industry and New York's social scene, including Dr. Jeff, Dr. Miami, Fetty Wap and Love & Hip Hop: Miami's Trina. Tara Wallace returns in an uncredited cameo appearance.

Episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
961"Unity"October 30, 2017 (2017-10-30)2.21[13]

Remy Ma hosts a Unity party to celebrate her successes but Bianca can’t let go of a beef from her past. Safaree returns to New York and is out on a love quest. Dominican singer Anaís wishes to return to the spotlight even if it interferes with her marriage. Judy causes problems for Yandy and Mendeecees. Rapper Brittney Taylor links up with Rich Dollaz.

guest stars: Ruben Brito (Anaís' husband), Webstar, Mendeecees Harris, Shaneequewa Samuels (Safaree's sister), Samantha Mitchell (Safaree's sister), Shirley Samuels (Safaree's mother), Grafh

Juju, Anais and Lil' Mo are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Kimbella and Cardi B. This is the first episode featuring Safaree, Anaís, Navarro, DreamDoll, Brittney Taylor and Grafh. Jonathan Fernandez, Mariahlynn, James R., Sophia Body, Jaquáe, Lil' Mo and Karl appear in the opening monologue sequence only.
972"Rubbed the Wrong Way"November 6, 2017 (2017-11-06)1.98[14]

Judy pops up to Yandy’s event with a special gift for her. Safaree and Dreamdoll connect and sparks fly immediately. NY artist Jaquae tries to mediate the situation between Bri and Bianca. Navarro introduces Anais to Rich. Mariahlynn has a new man in her life but things go a little unexpected when he tries to stir some trouble with Self.

guest stars: Mendeecees, Ayisha Diaz

This is the first episode featuring Jaquáe, Jonathan, James R., Ashley and Ayisha, as well as DreamDoll's first green screen appearance. Although credited, Lil' Mo, Snoop, and Remy do not appear.
983"Bodied"November 13, 2017 (2017-11-13)1.89[15]

James R tries to get even with Mariahlynn. Dreamdoll confronts Bianca about her beef with Bri. Lil’ Mo and Karl are looking for a comeback. Navarro tries to mend the rift between Anais and Ashley.

guest stars: Justin (Lil' Mo's son)

This is the first episode featuring Lil' Mo, Sophia Body and Karl. Although credited, Yandy and Snoop do not appear.
994"Reckless"November 20, 2017 (2017-11-20)1.82[16]

Lil' Mo suggests that Karl takes a lie detector test. Yandy pops up on Judy’s date. Jaquae makes a discovery about Sophia. MariahLynn confronts James R. Ex-friends Jonathan and Anais agree to meet up, but it turns sour very quickly. Things go left when Dreamdoll’s dislike of Sophia leads to a smoothie throwdown.

guest stars: Mendeecees, Bella, Rob (Judy's date)

This episode was originally titled "Oysters". This episode features Grafh's first green screen appearance. Although credited, Bianca and Remy do not appear.
1005"Streets Are Talking"November 27, 2017 (2017-11-27)1.80[17]

When confronted by rumors about Yandy, Bianca goes on the attack. Safaree suffers a huge loss. Mariah and Self discuss Dreamdoll. Rich and Anais have a rendezvous. Karl takes a lie detector test for Lil Mo.

guest stars: Dr. Jeff Gardere
1016"Puppy Love"December 4, 2017 (2017-12-04)1.81[18]

Remy Ma invites Lil Mo to her store opening but an uninvited guest pops up. Yandy and Bianca put their professional relationship on the line. Rich debates telling Navarro about his relationship with Anais. James R surprises Sophia with a gift.

guest stars: Jewel (Rich's mom), Trent Crews

This is the first episode featuring Trent Crews. Although credited, Mariahlynn, Juju and Snoop do not appear.
1027"Slippin'"December 11, 2017 (2017-12-11)1.84[19]

Remy takes issue with Papoose's search for a fertility doctor. Rich and Anais slip up in front of Navarro. After his uncle's death, Safaree gets back to work. Sophia turns to James R for help with an emergency. Ashley and Ayisha have a sisterly spat.

guest stars: Dr. Miami, Fetty Wap

This episode features Ayisha's first green screen appearance. Although credited, Yandy, Bianca, Juju and Lil' Mo do not appear.
1038"Catfished"December 18, 2017 (2017-12-18)1.51[20]

Remy Ma and Papoose take another step to having a baby. Jonathan becomes suspicious of Trent's fidelity. Mariahlynn reveals new body parts. Sophia and James R grow closer but his video release party gets heated when Jaquae, Self and Snoop show up.

guest stars: Dr. Shefali Shastri, MD, Shirley (Safaree's mother), Kiyanne, Wendy (acting coach), Jackie (Juju's sister)

This is the first episode featuring Kiyanne, as well as Trent Crews' first green screen appearance. Although credited, Yandy and Lil' Mo do not appear.
1049"Bad Reputation"December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25)1.10[21]

Yandy and Remy pop up on Juju and find out why she’s been avoiding them. Jonathan confronts Trent and pulls out a surprise of his own. Ashley accuses Navarro of cheating and then drops a bomb. Things turn ugly when Mariahlynn and Dreamdoll meet up.

guest stars: Peter Gunz

Although credited, Bianca, Lil' Mo and Snoop do not appear.
10510"Single No Mingle"January 1, 2018 (2018-01-01)1.84[22]

Rich helps manage a meet-and-greet for Anais. Safaree demands to know where he stands with Dream after her misleading social media posts. Bri confronts MariahLynn for flirting with Safaree. Juju talks to Safaree about her breakup.

guest stars: Ruben, Stephanie Fisher (Lil' Mo's vocal coach)

Although credited, Bianca and Remy do not appear.
10611"Gram in Your Hand"January 8, 2018 (2018-01-08)1.86[23]

Ruben confronts Navarro about Anais's affair with Rich. Bianca introduces Jaquae to her friend Kiyanne. Safaree takes Juju to a club. Remy tells Lil Mo about Karl’s secret Instagram account. Sophia sees Jaquae for the first time since their break-up.

guest stars: Ruben, Peter Gunz

This episode features Kiyanne's first green screen appearance. Although credited, Yandy and Mariahlynn do not appear.
10712"Peace Talk"January 22, 2018 (2018-01-22)1.84[24]

Mariah meets with an unexpected person from her past. Jonathan confronts his mother about sending him to conversion therapy as a child. Remy and Yandy round up the younger girls to try and squash their beef, but things don’t go as planned.

guest stars: Jasmine (Jonathan's sister), Trina, DJ Webstar, Jack Lewin, MD (Diabetes Relief Center), Jewel (Rich's mom), Alex B, Miriam (Jonathan's mother)

cameo: Tara Wallace, Peter Gunz

This is the last episode featuring Sophia Body. Although credited, Anaís does not appear.
10813"St. Maarten – Part 1"January 29, 2018 (2018-01-29)1.84[25]

After trying to hold court between the young ladies, Yandy makes decisions on whom to take to St. Maarten to help with the hurricane relief. Anais confronts Yandy about being disrespected. Bianca catches up with an old-time friend.

guest stars: Fetty Wap

Although credited, Lil' Mo and Snoop do not appear.
10914"St. Maarten – Part 2"February 5, 2018 (2018-02-05)1.97[26]

Bri and Kiyanne come face to face and things go completely left. Jaquae spends the night with an unexpected person. Remy tells Mariah she has to think over the collaboration. Jaquae tells Kiyanne about his spending the night with somebody.

guest stars: Jewel (Rich's mom)

Although credited, Bianca and Lil' Mo do not appear.
11015"Remix"February 19, 2018 (2018-02-19)1.95[27]

Bri and Mariah try to get Dream and Bianca on the same page. Jaquae tries to fix his relationship with Kiyanne, but she's got tricks up her own sleeve. Safaree continues to bond with Juju and brings everyone together to record Paradise, the remix.

guest stars: Latonya Clark (DreamDoll's mom), DJ Webstar

Although credited, Yandy, Lil' Mo, Snoop, and Remy do not appear.
11116"Mix-Up"February 26, 2018 (2018-02-26)1.79[28]

Anais attempts to mend her relationship with her husband, but Rich Dollaz could still be standing in the way of her happy ending. Safaree debuts the Paradise remix at a party where he's forced to deal with the consequences of his artist selection.

guest stars: Ruben, Wendy McKenzie (Juju's acting coach), DJ S1 Events (DA Union), T.T. Torrez (Hot 97 radio personality), Shawn Holiday (Columbia Records), DJ Superstar (DA Union), Megan Ryte (Hot 97 DJ personality), DJ Will NYC (DA Union), DJ Executive (DA Union), June Holloway (Music Choice), Shirley Samuels (Safaree's mother), Shaneequewa Samuels (Safaree's sister), William Lake (Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce), Samantha Mitchell (Safaree's sister)

Although credited, Bianca and Lil' Mo do not appear.
11217"Reunion (Part 1)"March 5, 2018 (2018-03-05)1.81[29]

The cast reunites as host Nina Parker gets all the tea on season eight. Bianca and Bri address their unresolved issues, a baby is on the way for one lucky couple, and things take a turn when unexpected beef takes center stage.

guest stars: Ruben, Mendeecees

This is the last episode featuring Lil' Mo and Karl.
11318"Reunion (Part 2)"March 12, 2018 (2018-03-12)1.73[30]

On the conclusion of the reunion, the Diaz sisters unite to take on the fiery and flirty Anais, Juju reveals her current relationship status, and the cast gets to the bottom of all the confusion around the Paradise remix.

guest stars: Ruben

This is the last episode featuring Bianca, Snoop, Ashley, Ayisha, James R., and Brittney Taylor, as well as Mariahlynn and Anaís' last show as series regulars.

Webisodes

Check Yourself

Love & Hip Hop New York: Check Yourself, which features the cast's reactions to each episode, was released weekly with every episode on digital platforms.[31]

Bonus scenes

Deleted scenes from the season's episodes were released weekly as bonus content on VH1's official website.[31]

Music

Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.

List of songs performed and/or featured in Love & Hip Hop: New York season eight
Title Performer Album Episode(s) Notes Ref
Too Young
(feat. Yenz Garcia & Raudy)		 Anaís single 1 performed onstage [32]
Pop Suttin
(feat. Webstar & Trina)		 Brittney Taylor single 1 performed in studio session [33]
Back On My Bullshit
(feat. Fat Joe & Jaquáe)		 Papoose single 2 performed in radio session [34]
About Every Dollar Jaquáe You'll See 2, 10 featured in music video
performed onstage		 [35]
Everything Nice DreamDoll single 2 performed onstage [36]
Too Much Money Mariahlynn single 2 played at launch party [37]
Hold Me Down Lil' Mo single 3 performed in scene
Bad Girl James R. single 3, 8 performed in music video shoot [38]
Bad Reputation Trent Crews single 6 performed in rehearsal [39]
Tab Mariahlynn single 7 performed in studio session [40]
Paradise
(feat. Sean Kingston)		 Safaree Samuels Fur Coat, Vol. 1 7, 9 performed onstage
performed in studio session		 [41]
30 Minutes Lil' Mo single 10 performed in rehearsal
Talkin Bout Safaree Samuels Fur Coat, Vol. 1 10 performed onstage [41]
Paparazzi Mariahlynn single 10, 16 performed onstage
Team Dream DreamDoll Life in Plastic 11 performed in studio session [42]
Hostage Anaís single 13 performed onstage
Wake Me Up
(feat. Lil' Kim)		 Remy Ma 7 Winters and 6 Summers 14 performed in music video shoot
Yes I Know Bianca Bonnie 10 Plus 15 performed onstage
Shake Sum Jaquáe single 15 performed in music video shoot
Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)
(feat. Chris Brown)		 Remy Ma 7 Winters and 6 Summers 16 played at release party

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