Love & Hip Hop: New York - Cyn Santana Wiki

Love & Hip Hop: New York (also known as Love & Hip Hop) is the original installment of the Love & Hip Hop reality television franchise on VH1. The series premiered on March 6, 2011, and chronicles the lives of several people in New York City involved with hip hop music. Its success has produced the spin-offs Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Chrissy & Mr. Jones, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, K. Michelle: My Life, Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood and Leave It To Stevie. On October 31, 2016, VH1 announced the show's return for a seventh season, which premiered on November 21, 2016.

Cast

Main

Note:

Current

• Kimbella Vanderhee (Season 2, 7â€"present) (guest star in seasons 3, 5)

The mother of Juelz Santana's children, Juelz Jr. and Bella. She also has a son, Leandro, from a previous relationship. Vanderhee, real name Kimberly Vanderhee, is a biracial urban model and video vixen from Miami. In the second season, she admits to having sex with Fabolous while Emily was pregnant with his child, igniting a violent altercation with Emily's friend Chrissy. After getting into an ugly brawl with Erica Mena and becoming pregnant with Juelz' second child, she left the show. She returned as Yandy's close friend and confidant in guest appearances during the third and fifth seasons and again as a main cast member alongside Juelz in the seventh season.

• Yandy Smith-Harris (Season 2â€"present)

A entertainment manager and entrepreneur. Smith, full name Yandielle Unique Smith, is the wife of Mendeecees Harris, who she marries live on VH1 in the special Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding. She is the mother of Omere and Skylar, and the stepmother of Lil Mendeecees and Aasim (from her husband's previous relationships). The second season documents her dramatic falling out with rapper Jim Jones, who she managed for seven years. Subsequent seasons focus on her family struggles, including Mendeecees' legal dramas and her difficulties co-parenting with his baby mamas Samantha and Erika. In the seventh season, she reveals that her wedding ceremony was "symbolic" and her and Mendeeces have never been legally married.

• Cardi B (Season 6â€"present)

A rapper and social media personality. Cardi, birth name Belcalis Almanzar, was born and raised in The Bronx and is a Latina of Dominican and Trinidadian descent. She is a former stripper who gained Internet fame for her video posts on Instagram and Vine. She is considered the breakout star of the show's sixth season. The series chronicles her rise to the top and her turbulent relationship with fiancé Tommy Geez, who is currently incarcerated.

• Mariahlynn (Season 6â€"present)

An aspiring rapper. Mariahlynn, full name Mariahlynn Jacoby-Araujo, was born and raised in Jersey City and endured a rough childhood within the foster case system. She is of Puerto Rican and Italian ethnicity. The sixth season chronicles her flings with Cisco Rosado and Rich Dollaz and her struggles with her mother, who suffers from substance abuse issues.

• Remy Ma (Season 6â€"present)

A Grammy Award-nominated rapper. Ma, real name Reminisce Smith Mackie, is the wife of Papoose, who she married in 2008 while incarcerated. They renew their vows in an official ceremony in the sixth season's finale. She has a son, Jace, from a previous relationship. The series chronicles her return to the music industry after a six-year stint in jail.

• Bianca Bonnie (Season 7â€"present) (supporting cast member in season 6)

An aspiring rapper under Yandy's management. Bonnie, birth name Bianca Dupree and also known as Young B, Bonnie Banks and BiBi, was born and raised in Harlem. She is best known for the hit single "Chicken Noodle Soup", which was released when she was just 15 years old. The sixth season documents her return to the music industry after some personal struggles. She wins DJ Self's Gwinin Fest XL, beating Mariahlynn and rivals BBOD. She pursues a romance with DJ Drewski in season seven, igniting a feud with his girlfriend Sky.

• Felicia "Snoop" Pearson (Season 7â€"present)

An actress, rapper and aspiring manager, best known for her role in TV series The Wire. Pearson was born a crack baby in Baltimore, Maryland and before discovering acting, endured a rough life in the foster care system, including working as a drug dealer and being convicted of second-degree murder by the age of 15. She is openly lesbian. The series chronicles her attempts to kickstart her management career and her romantic struggles with girlfriend J. Adrienne.

Former

• Chrissy Lampkin (Seasons 1â€"2)

The long time girlfriend of rapper Jim Jones, who she became engaged to during the course of the show. Lampkin, full name Christine Lampkin, is of African-American and Cuban ethnicity and was born and raised in Harlem. The first season chronicled her struggles with Jim's commitment issues and her clashes with his mother Nancy. Her dramatic falling out with Jim's manager Yandy was the focus of season two. Chrissy and Jim left the show to star in their own spin-off Chrissy & Mr. Jones.

• Emily Bustamante (Seasons 1â€"2)

The mother of Fabolous' sons, Johan and Jonas. She also has a daughter Taina from a previous relationship. Bustamante, also known as Emily B, is a stylist and fashion designer of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. The first two seasons chronicled her struggles with Fabolous' infidelity and his refusal to claim her in public. She later appeared in a supporting role in the spin-off show Chrissy & Mr. Jones.

• Olivia Longott (Seasons 1â€"2) (supporting cast member in season 3)

A R&B singer and songwriter. Longott, full name Olivia Theresa Longott, is of Indian, Cuban, Native American and Jamaican descent. She is known as the "First Lady" of G-Unit, as she was the first female signed to G-Unit Records. The series chronicled her comeback in the music industry after a series of career misfires.

• Somaya "Boss" Reece (Seasons 1â€"2)

An aspiring rapper, singer and performer. Reece, birth name Ginie Castro, is of Salvadoran and Latin descent, born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles. She endured a rough childhood, including an abusive relationship with a teenage boyfriend, and a stint in a gang where she was stabbed and shot two times. The series documents her move to New York City and her struggles to build her music career. Although never mentioned on the show, she is openly bisexual and went on to appear in E!'s Famously Single and Bravo's First Family of Hip Hop with her girlfriend Lady Luck.

• Erica Mena (Seasons 3â€"5) (supporting cast member in season 2)

An urban model, video vixen and aspiring singer. Mena is a Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican ethnicity, born and raised in The Bronx. She has a son, King. She previously appeared as a troublemaking Dash employee on the first season of the E! reality show Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami. She is introduced as a rival of Kimbella's, who she gets into a violent altercation with in her first episode. She is promoted to the main cast for the third season, which focuses on her turbulent relationship with manager Rich Dollaz and his struggles to kickstart her music career. She identifies as bisexual and enters a relationship with a woman, Cyn Santana, in the show's fourth season. She left the show after the fifth season due to her engagement to rapper Bow Wow. However, they separated months later.

• Jen "The Pen" Bayer (Season 3)

A blogger and radio personality. Bayer is the long-term girlfriend of the rapper Consequence and is the mother of their child, Caiden. She is from Staten Island. The third season chronicles her struggles with Cons' Muslim faith as a Christian. She sparked controversy and criticism when she stated "I'm white, honey, it will get done" during an argument with fellow cast member Raqi.

• Raqi Thunda (Season 3)

A radio personality and DJ. Thunda, birth name Raquel Nadia Ameena, is of Algerian-Puerto Rican ethnicity and is Muslim. She was introduced as Joe Budden's best friend, however they have a dramatic falling out during the course of the third season. She later sparks conflict with Tahiry, Jen and Rashidah.

• Winter Ramos (Season 3) (guest star in season 2)

An author, known for her hip-hop exposé, Game Over: My Love for Hip-Hop. She has a guest appearance in the second season as Fabolous' former assistant. Although she is credited as a main cast member in the third season, she appears infrequently. She makes a brief appearance at the third season reunion, where she reveals she is pregnant.

• Rashidah "Rah" Ali (Season 3) (guest star in season 4) (supporting cast member in seasons 5â€"6)

An entertainment and events manager and self-professed "stiletto expert to the stars". Ali was a main cast member in the third season, before being demoted to a guest star and then a supporting cast member for the rest of the series. She is Muslim. She appears as a rival of Yandy's, having previously dated her husband Mendeecees. The third season documents her legal issues, including being charged for slashing a bouncer's face with a razor blade. She reveals her engagement to her long term boyfriend at the third season reunion. The sixth season reveals her close friendship with Remy Ma and her struggles as the manager of rivals BBOD and Mariahlynn. She has also made guest appearances on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Basketball Wives and Black Ink Crew, where she gets into a physical altercation with cast member Jakeita "Sky" Days.

• Tahiry Jose (Seasons 3â€"4)

An urban model and video vixen. Jose was born and raised in Harlem and is of Dominican descent. The third and fourth seasons chronicle her on-again-off-again relationship with Joe Budden. During the course of the third season, she embarks on a music career, releasing a single, "Devil".

• Tara Wallace (Seasons 4â€"6) (supporting cast member in season 7)

The mother of Peter Gunz's three sons, Jamison, Kaz and Gunner. Wallace, full name Taranasha Wallace, is an aspiring actress and etiquette coach from Mississippi. She has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Peter for 13 years. The series chronicles the dramas between her, Peter and his wife Amina, including the women's dueling pregnancies in the sixth season.

• Erica Jean (Season 4)

The mother of Saigon's son, Brian Steven. The fourth season documented their struggles with raising their child, who is revealed to have developmental disabilities. Jean, full name Erica Jean Newman, later appeared with Saigon on an episode of Iyanla: Fix My Life.

• Amina Buddafly (Seasons 4â€"6) (supporting cast member in season 7)

A R&B singer and songwriter. She is a former member of the girl group Black Buddafly with her sisters Jazz and Sophie. Buddafly, real name Aminata Schmahl and also known as Amina Pankey, was born in Germany and is of mixed Senegalese and German ethnicity. She is the wife of Peter Gunz and has two daughters by him, Cori and Bronx. The series chronicles the bitter feud between her and Peter's on-again, off-again girlfriend Tara, including their dueling pregnancies in the sixth season. In the seventh season, she attempts to escape the love triangle by moving to Los Angeles.

• K. Michelle (Season 4) (guest star in season 5)

A R&B/soul singer and songwriter. Michelle, real name Kimberly Michelle Pate, originated as a main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The fourth season documented her move to New York, setting up her own spin-off K. Michelle: My Life. She is notably absent during the fourth season reunion.

• Cyn Santana (Season 5) (supporting cast member in season 4)

Erica's girlfriend. Santana is a model of Dominican and Salvadorian descent and her romantic relationship with Erica is her first with a woman. The two have a dramatic break-up in season five and at the fifth season reunion, she introduces her boyfriend, Ray. During the course of the season, she kickstarts a music career with the single "How Can You Leave?", in tribute to her late brother who committed suicide the year before. After the show, she entered a relationship with fellow cast member Joe Budden, although the two never interacted together on the show.

• Chrissy Monroe (Season 5)

A model manager and socialite, originally from Baltimore. Monroe, also known as Chrissy Crastanda, is a former pimp. She ignites a feud with Erica Mena when she claims Erica used to work as an escort for her. The fifth season chronicles her struggles with boyfriend Chink Santana and her desire to have a family.

• Miss Moe Money & Sexxy Lexxy (Season 6)

Members of the rap duo BBOD (Bad Bitches on Deck). Moe and Lexxy, real names Monisha Brown and Alexis Smith Walker, were born and raised in Harlem. They are credited together in the opening credits. The sixth season chronicles their internal struggles as a duo as well as their rivalries with their (then) manager Rashidah Ali and fellow rappers Young B and Mariahlynn. The two went on to make guest appearances on Bravo's First Family of Hip Hop.

Supporting

The series has a large ensemble cast. The lead cast members appear in the opening credits, while other cast members are credited as "additional cast" or "featured" in the show's credits. These cast members appear in green screen confessional segments and (for the most part) have the same amount of screen time and storyline focus as the show's main cast members.

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• Rich Dollaz

An entertainment manager and record producer. Dollaz, real name Richard Trowers, is the CEO of Dollaz Unlimited. He is a member of the self-professed "creep squad", along with Peter and Cisco, and later, Self and Snoop. He was introduced to the show as Olivia's long-term manager, although the show later focuses on his love life, including his turbulent relationship with Erica Mena and his flings with Jhonni Blaze, Diamond Strawberry, Mariahlynn and Jade Wifey. Additionally, he appears as a supporting cast member in the second season of the spin-off series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, which chronicles his relationship with Moniece Slaughter. He has a daughter, Ashley, with former girlfriend Miracle, along with several other children.

• Peter Gunz (Season 4â€"present) (guest star in season 3)

The father of Tara and Amina's children. The series chronicles their intense love triangle and baby dramas. Gunz, real name Peter Pankey, is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper and member of the rap duo Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. He has ten children, including rapper Cory Gunz and at least one grandchild.

• Cisco Rosado (Season 5â€"present) (guest star in season 3)

A record producer. He is a member of the "creep squad" with Rich and Peter, and later, Self and Snoop. He has a daughter and a son. The series focuses on his love life, including his turbulent relationships with Diamond Strawberry and his baby mama Tasha, along with his flings with Moe Money and Mariahlynn. In the fifth season, he also develops an interest in Cyn, producing a single for her and kickstarting her music career.

• Papoose (Season 6â€"present)

The husband of Remy Ma. Papoose, real name Shamele Mackie, is a rapper with a daughter, Dejanae, from a previous relationship. He married Remy while she was incarcerated in 2008 and the two renewed their vows in an official ceremony in the sixth season finale.

• DJ Self (Season 6â€"present) (guest star in season 2)

A radio personality and DJ at Power 105.1 NYC radio station. Self is the self-professed "Prince of NY" and the host of the Gwinin Fest, an annual event that showcases upcoming female rappers. He has a daughter, Kayla. The sixth season chronicles his relationship struggles with girlfriend Yorma Hernandez and his flings with Cardi B and Rose. In the seventh season, he becomes more involved in the antics of the "creep squad", igniting a rivalry with Cisco.

• Hennessy Carolina (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in season 6)

Cardi's younger sister. Hennessy, real name Hennessy Almanzar, was born and raised in The Bronx and is a Latina of Dominican and Trinidadian descent. She acts as her sister's friend and confidante during the seventh season.

• Samantha Wallace (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in seasons 5â€"6)

The mother of Mendeecees' son, Lil Mendeecees. After appearing in guest spots in the fifth and sixth seasons, Wallace takes on a larger role in the seventh season, defending herself against accusations of being a "deadbeat" mother.

• Juelz Santana (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in seasons 1â€"2, 5)

The father of Kimbella's children, Juelz Jr. and Bella. He also has a son, LaRon Jr., from a previous relationship. Santana, real name LaRon Louis James, is a Grammy Award-nominated rapper and member of the East Coast rap group The Diplomats, alongside Jim Jones and Cam'ron. He is of African-American and Dominican Ethnicity. After minor guest appearances in the first two seasons, he returns as a supporting cast member to document his comeback to the music industry.

• J. Adrienne (Season 7â€"present)

Snoop's girlfriend. Adrienne, also known as Judith Scullark, was born and raised in the south side of Chicago. She has a son, Wesley. She previously appeared as "So Hood" in the VH1 reality shows Real Chance of Love and Charm School. The seventh season chronicles her turbulent relationship with Snoop and her violent jealously.

• Swift Star (Season 7â€"present)

Cardi's record producer and collaborator. Swift, real name Delroy Ford and also known as SwiftOnDemand, was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He is best known for the viral single "Lyve Bounce". The seventh season chronicles his life on tour with Cardi while promoting her mixtape. Their relationship turns sexual, igniting a feud between Cardi and his girlfriend Asia.

• DJ Drewski (Season 7â€"present)

A radio personality and DJ at Hot 97. Drewski, real name Andrew Loffa, is from New Jersey. He is pursued romantically by Bianca, igniting a feud between her and his girlfriend Sky.

• Sofi Green (Season 7â€"present)

An aspiring singer and songwriter. Green previously worked as a host and VJ for MTV2. While looking for a manager to kickstart her music career, she engages in some flirty banter with Snoop, igniting a feud with Snoop's girlfriend J. Adrienne.

• Sky Landish (Season 7â€"present)

DJ Drewski's girlfriend. Landish, real name Sky Anessa, is a fitness model and wellbeing guru of mixed Jamaican and German descent.

• Kim Wallace (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in seasons 5â€"6)

Samantha's mother and grandmother to Lil Mendeecees. Wallace grew up in the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn and gave birth to Samantha as a teenager. She had memorable guest appearances in the fifth and sixth seasons, most notably in a scene where Judy threw a drink at her during an argument, ruining her expensive suit. The seventh season chronicles her struggles with Yandy and Judy, as well as a dramatic health scare.

• Erika DeShazo (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in season 6)

The mother of Mendeecees' son, Aasin. After appearing in a guest spot in the sixth season, DeShazo takes on a larger role in the seventh season, exposing the truth about Yandy's involvement in the demise of her relationship with Mendeecees.

• Judy Harris (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in seasons 5â€"6)

Mendeecees' mother and grandmother to his children. The series chronicles her family struggles when her son is incarcerated, including her violent feud with fellow grandmother Kim.

• Asia Cole (Season 7â€"present)

Swift's girlfriend. She is from London and was in a long distance relationship with Swift for two and a half years before the seventh season. They break up after she questions his friendship with Cardi, leading to a violent showdown between the two girls.

• Ashley Trowers (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in season 6)

Rich's teenage daughter. Her mother is Miracle Kaye Hall, who also appears on the show. She is from Memphis, Tennessee. She disapproves of her father's relationships and wants him to settle down.

• Jade Wifey (Season 7â€"present)

Rich's girlfriend. She is a paralegal and aspiring model from Los Angeles and started dating Rich six months before the seventh season. They break up after she clashes with his daughter Ashley and ex-girlfriend Moniece Slaughter.

• Juju C. (Season 7â€"present) (cameo appearance in season 6)

The fiancé of Cam'ron. Juju, full name Juliet Casteneda, is an aspiring author and entrepreneur. She acts as a friend and confidante to Kimbella, Yandy and Remy in the seventh season.

• Moniece Slaughter (Season 7â€"present) (guest star in season 5)

Rich's ex-girlfriend. Slaughter is a singer and songwriter from Los Angeles who appears as a main cast member on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In the seventh season, she comes to New York to confront Rich and Jade about their relationship.

• Major Galore (Season 7â€"present)

Self's artist. She comes into conflict with Mariahlynn in the seventh season over who should be the "first lady" of Gwinin, Self's record label.

Former

• Jim Jones (Seasons 1â€"2)

The long time boyfriend of Chrissy Lampkin, who he became engaged to during the course of the show. Jones, full name Joseph Guillermo Jones II, is a rapper and an original member of the hip-hop collective The Diplomats. He is of Puerto Rican and Aruban ethnicity and was born and raised in The Bronx. The first two seasons chronicled his commitment issues and struggles with Chrissy, as well as his dramatic falling out with long-term manager Yandy. He and Chrissy left the show to appear in their own spin-off show Chrissy & Mr. Jones.

• Mashonda Tifrere (Season 1)

The ex-wife of Swizz Beatz, who famously left her for Alicia Keys. She has a son by him, Kaseem. She appears as a mentor to Emily, warning her about the dangers of dating men in the industry.

• Maurice Aguilar (Seasons 1â€"2)

Somaya's manager. The first two seasons document their tensions until he is dramatically fired early into the second season.

• Nancy "Mama" Jones (Seasons 1â€"2) (guest star in season 5)

Jim Jones' mother. Jones is of Aruban ethnicity. The first two seasons chronicled her clashes with her daughter-in-law, Chrissy. In the second season, she releases the single, "Psychotic", a diss track aimed at Chrissy. She later appears in a supporting role in the spin-off show Chrissy & Mr. Jones.

• Teairra Marí (Season 2)

A R&B/pop singer, previously signed to Def Jam Recordings under the mentorship of Jay Z. She appears as a friend and confidante to Emily and the other cast members. Mari went on to appear as a main cast member of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.

• Joe Budden (Seasons 3â€"4)

A Grammy Award-nominated rapper. The third and fourth season focused on his substance abuse issues and romantic troubles, including his turbulent relationships with Tahiry and Kaylin. He later appeared with Kaylin on VH1's Couples Therapy. After the show, he entered a relationship with fellow cast member Cyn Santana, although the two never interacted together on the show.

• Mendeecees Harris (Seasons 3, 5â€"6) (guest star in season 4, 7)

The long time boyfriend of Yandy, who he marries live on VH1 in the special Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding. Harris is an entertainment manager and entrepreneur with four children, Lil Mendeecees, Aasim, Omere and Skylar. The series chronicles his legal issues and custody battles with his baby mamas Samantha and Erika and Samantha's mother Kim. In 2016, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for drug trafficking and is currently incarcerated.

• Consequence (Season 3)

The long time boyfriend of Jen, with whom he has a son, Caiden. Cons, real name Dexter Raymond Mills, Jr., is a record producer from Queens, best known for his collaborations with Kanye West. He is Muslim. He sparked controversy and criticism during filming when he wrote a song for Lore'l which included the lyrics "light skin is the right skin".

• Lore'l (Season 3)

An aspiring rapper. Lore'l, real name Monica Torres, is of Puerto Rican and African American descent, born and raised in Brooklyn. The third season documents her attempts to kickstart her music career, amid ongoing feuds with Erica Mena and Winter.

• Kaylin Garcia (season 3)

Joe Budden's girlfriend. They break up later in the season when Joe reunites with his ex, Tahiry. Kaylin later appears with Joe as a cast member of Couples Therapy.

• Nya Lee (Season 4)

An aspiring rapper, urban model and video vixen. Lee, real name Toley Ingram, is working as a stripper when she ignites a rivalry with Erica Mena.

• Saigon (Season 4)

The father of Erica Jean's son, Brian Steven. The fourth season documented their struggles with raising their child, who is revealed to have developmental disabilities. Saigon, real name Brian Carenard, later appeared with Erica on an episode of Iyanla: Fix My Life.

• Diamond Strawberry (Season 5)

Cisco's girlfriend. She is the daughter of baseball player Darryl Strawberry and has ambitions of being a model. In the fifth season, she moves to New York from Los Angeles to pursue her career and a serious relationship with Cisco. They break up when it is revealed she kept her daughter, Mylisa, secret from him. She later has a fling with Rich Dollaz, igniting a rivalry with Jhonni Blaze.

• Chink Santana (Season 5)

Chrissy Monroe's boyfriend. Santana, real name Andre Parker, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper and record producer from Washington, D.C.. The fifth season chronicled their relationship issues.

• Precious Paris (Season 5)

An aspiring rapper, singer and performer under Rich's management. Paris feuds with Jhonni Blaze throughout the fifth season.

• Jhonni Blaze (Season 5)

An urban model, video vixen, aspiring singer and performer. Blaze, real name Jzapal Jackson, is from Houston, Texas, where she worked as a stripper. She claims to be able to play 6 different instruments, sing and rap. She rose to fame in 2014 for filing a police report against the rapper Drake for claiming his entourage threatened her life. She also had a brief stint in pornography. The fifth season chronicled her turbulent relationship with Rich Dollaz and her feuds with Diamond Strawberry and Precious Paris. She was to appear as a main cast member in the spin-off Love & Hip Hop: Houston, however the series was put on hold indefinitely due to fears for the filming crew's safety.

• Yorma Hernandez (Season 6)

DJ Self's girlfriend. They break up later in the sixth season, due to his infidelity with Cardi B and Rose.

• Rose (Season 6)

A stylist who works at the Beauty Bar salon and boutique. She has a fling with DJ Self, igniting a feud with Yorma.

Production

The series was first mentioned in VH1's programming development report in early 2010 as Diary of a Hip Hop Girlfriend. On January 4, 2011, it was announced that Love & Hip Hop would debut on March 21, 2011, as an eight episode series. The first season was later expanded to nine episodes in order to include the first season reunion, which aired on May 16, 2011.

On May 25, 2011, the series was renewed for a second season. The show's second season premiered on November 14, 2011, with two new additions to the cast: Kimbella Vanderhee, mother of Juelz Santana's son, and Yandy Smith, Jim Jones' manager. The season 2 premiere came in with the highest ratings in 2 years in VH1 history with 2.566 million viewers for a premiere episode.

On December 4, 2012, VH1 announced that the third season would debut on January 7, 2013. The new season featured a predominantly new cast with a few cast members from previous seasons. Season 3 premiered on January 7, 2013.

On October 10, 2013, it was announced that the series' fourth season would premiere on October 28, 2013, with K. Michelle, Erica Jean, Tara Wallace, and Amina Buddafly joining the cast.

On January 30, 2014, VH1 announced the fifth season renewal of Love & Hip Hop which premiered on December 15, 2014, with production beginning in late 2014. The fifth season added new cast members: Diamond Strawberry, Cisco Rosado, Chink Santana, Chrissy Monroe, Precious Paris and Jhonni Blaze. They joined returning cast members: Yandy Smith, Mendeecees Harris, Erica Mena, Rich Dollaz, Cyn Santana, Amina Buddafly, Tara Wallace, and Peter Gunz.

On November 2, 2015, VH1 announced the sixth season of the series will premiere on December 14, 2015 with new cast members: Remy Ma, Papoose, Young B., Mariah Lynn, "BBOD" Duo Rappers: SexxyLexxy and MissMoeMoney, Cardi B., DJ Self, and Yorma. They joined returning cast members: Yandy Smith-Harris, Mendeecees Harris, Rich Dollaz, Amina Buddafly, Tara Wallace, Peter Gunz, Cisco Rosado, and Rashidah Ali.

Episodes

Season 1 (2011)

Season 2 (2011â€"12)

Season 3 (2013)

Season 4 (2013â€"14)

Season 5 (2014â€"15)

Season 6 (2015â€"16)

Season 7 (2016â€"17)

References

External links

• Love & Hip Hop: New York at the Internet Movie Database