Growing Up Hip Hop
The children of hip hop legends navigate fame and family.
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The first show in the Growing Up Hip Hop franchise, this WE tv series debuted on January 7, 2016. It follows the lives of the children of famous hip hop figures. The show’s popularity spawned two spin-offs: Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta and Growing Up Hip Hop: New York. Datari Turner Productions and Entertainment One Studios serve as executive producers.
Cast
The reality series follows the children of hip-hop royalty as they navigate their own careers and personal lives. Romeo Miller, the son of Master P and brother of Cymphonique Miller, appears in seasons one through five and season seven. He launched his career at age eleven with the album Lil' Romeo, which led to his Nickelodeon show Romeo! and later appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Empire. The show documents his business dealings with his father, and he ends his engagement to Angela Simmons in season five.
Angela Simmons, daughter of Rev Run from Run-DMC, first became known through the family reality show Run's House and later launched her own clothing line. Egypt Criss, daughter of Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa and Treach from Naughty by Nature, is married to Sammattick and hopes to build a music career. Vanessa Simmons, Angela's sister, appears as a guest in season one, a supporting cast member in season two, and a main cast member from seasons three through seven; she also gained initial fame on Run's House.
Other cast members include Kristinia DeBarge, Boogie Dash, TJ Mizell, Briana Latrise, Tahira "Tee Tee" Francis, Jojo Simmons, Savannah Jordan, Cree Campbell, Sammattick, Layzie Bone, Sakoya Wynter, Lil Twist, Tyran Denton, Shawn Rogers, Lil Eazy E, and Bow Wow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Growing Up Hip Hop are there?
Growing Up Hip Hop has 106 episodes across 7 seasons.
When did Growing Up Hip Hop end?
Growing Up Hip Hop last aired on 9 March 2023.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Growing Up Hip Hop (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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