Love & Hip Hop: New York (season 7)
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Original network | VH1 |
| Original release | November 21, 2016 |
The seventh season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York aired on VH1 from November 21, 2016. The show was primarily filmed in New York City, New York. Its executive producers are Mona Scott-Young, Stefan Springman, Stephanie Gayle, Donell Dorsey, Vivian Gomez, Nina L. Diaz, Brad Abramson, Susan Levison and Toby Barraud.
The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the New York area, involved in hip hop music.
Synopsis
| “ | New York City, the place where hip hop was born and raised. A city full of familiar faces, where families are not always chosen and your past can stand in the way of achieving your dreams. In this city, finding true love comes at a price, and loyalty is never guaranteed. Even the strongest bonds can crumble. So keep your friends close cause the 'ops are around every corner. And just when you think you've made it, this concrete jungle never stops throwing obstacles in your way. So when you're finally all the way up, you better not let anything tear you down. So welcome back to the place where it all began. The streets have been waiting for you. 'Cause this is love and hip hop. | ” | |
| — Remy Ma, opening monologue | |||
With her husband Mendeecees in jail, Yandy finds herself in a custody battle with his baby mamas Samantha and Erika over their children. Kimbella struggles to move forward from Juelz's past infidelities and trust him again as he embarks on a career comeback. Cardi's fame has reached new heights but her attraction to her producer Swift creates new dramas. Bianca links up with old flame DJ Drewski, igniting a feud with his girlfriend Sky. The creep squad is torn apart after Self and Cisco get into a contract war over Mariahlynn. Snoop and her girlfriend J Adrienne come to blows over J's intense jealousy. Remy's career is better than ever but she is starting to feel the pressure from Papoose to expand their family.
Cast
Main
- Yandy Smith-Harris
- Kimbella Vanderhee
- Cardi B
- Bianca Bonnie
- Mariahlynn
- Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
- Remy Ma
Supporting
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Notable guests
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Episodes
Episode numbers, titles, original air dates, and production codes are adapted from The Futon Critic.
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
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| 80 | 1 | "All The Way Up" | November 21, 2016 | 2.35[1] |
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Remy Ma and Papoose try to get on the same page. Cardi B's newfound fame causes new problems. Yandy struggles to keep the family together in Mendeecees' absence. Juelz Santana prepares for a return to music and hopes Kimbella will settle her beef with a longtime friend. Kimbella returns to the opening credits and Bianca and Snoop are added to the opening credits, replacing departing cast members Tara, Amina, Moe and Lexxy. After previously appearing as guest stars, Hennessy, Samantha and Juelz are upgraded to supporting cast members. This episode marks the first appearances of Snoop, J. Adrienne and Swift. Although credited, Mariahlynn does not appear. | ||||
| 81 | 2 | "Strawberries" | November 28, 2016 | 2.48[2] |
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Bianca rekindles a working relationship with old flame DJ Drewski. Kimbella pops up on Juelz Santana at the studio. Cardi B takes her relationship with her producer to the next level. Snoop's flirtation with a potential artist leaves J at her wit's end. This episode marks the first appearances of Drewski, Sofi Green and Sky Landish. Although credited, Mariahlynn does not appear. | ||||
| 82 | 3 | "Chest Pains" | December 5, 2016 | TBD |
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Yandy wants to keep the family together, but when Mendeecees' mother Judy spreads rumors about Samantha, it leads the family into an all out war. Drewski wants to put Bianca on a track, but his girlfriend disapproves of his plan. Snoop and J question their future together. After previously appearing as guest stars, Kim, Erika and Judy are upgraded to supporting cast members. | ||||
| 83 | 4 | "Get It Poppin" | December 12, 2016 | TBD |
| Yandy comes face to face with Erika and Samantha. J pops up and pops off on Sofi Green. Rich's daughter returns to NY with a mission to check his new girlfriend. Cardi discovers that Swift has a girlfriend, and loses her mind. | ||||
| 84 | 5 | "Past and Present" | December 12, 2016 | TBD |
| Cardi deals with the repercussions of her actions. Drewski finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Kimbella discovers things are not as they seem with Juelz. Rich's girlfriend Jade runs into a ghost from his past. | ||||
Music
Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.
| Title | Performer | Album | Episode(s) | Notes | Ref |
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| Back 2 The Crib (feat. Cardi B) |
Swift Star | - | 1 | performed onstage | |
| All the Way Up (feat. Fat Joe & French Montana) |
Remy Ma | Plata O Plomo | 1 | performed onstage | [3] |
| Ima Get It (feat. Jaquae) |
Bianca Bonnie | The 9th Year | 2 | performed onstage | [4] |
| Living Life | Sofi Green | single | 2 | performed onstage | [5] |
References
- ↑ Welch, Alex (November 22, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' ticks back up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Welch, Alex (November 29, 2016). "Monday cable ratings: 'Monday Night Football' and 'Love & Hip Hop' rise". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Fat Joe & Remy Ma - All the Way Up - Single". iTunes. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Bianca Bonnie - The 9th Year". iTunes. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Sofi Green - Living Life". iTunes. Retrieved September 13, 2016.