Love & Hip Hop Atlanta

About Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' is an American reality TV series that debuted in 2012 on VH1. The show takes viewers to the southern scene of the hip hop industry and tracks the lives, relationships, and net-worthy drama of the Atlanta area's big names in rap music. Packed with intense melodrama, the series is a snapshot of the evolving Hip Hop music industry in Atlanta.

Making / Production

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' is the second installment in VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop' reality TV franchise. Mona Scott-Young, founder of Monami Entertainment and executive producer of the 'Love & Hip Hop' franchise, created the show intending to shine a light on the southern hip hop industry.

Actors

• Rasheeda - Playing herself, Rasheeda is a rapper and fashion designer known for speaking her mind. She has brought a fierce, independent streak to the show, balanced with a sense of vulnerability.
• Stevie J - Also playing himself, Stevie J is an exceptional Grammy-award winning producer. His complicated romantic entanglements provided the show with much of its drama and intrigue.
• Mimi Faust - Mimi Faust, playing herself, depicts an entrepreneur and a mother who faces complex relationship issues. With vulnerability and strength, she portrays a woman striving to better herself.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is VH1's highest-rated reality franchise of all time.
• Mona Scott-Young first gained fame as the manager of hip hop groups like Missy Elliot and Busta Rhymes before creating and producing the 'Love & Hip Hop' franchise.
• Several members of the cast have launched successful businesses, inspired by their appearance on the show.

Awards

Despite its popularity, the 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' has not won major awards. However, its cultural impact and high ratings have made it a significant show on VH1.

Quotes

• "I'm not about the drama. You know me. I keep it 100." - Rasheeda
• "I'm doing me, for me." - Mimi Faust
• "My life may not be a fairy tale, but it's damn sure close." - Stevie J

Music, Soundtrack

• The show has featured several...
• The soundtrack of 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' is a vibrant mix of hip hop and R'n'B, reflecting the diverse musical talent of the city.