Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season 1

Did You Know?

• Deleted and extended scenes were released weekly as bonus content on VH1's website and the season's DVD.
• One deleted scene features Kalenna Harper, who would join the cast in a larger role in season three.
• Another scene includes a cameo from Kelsie Frost, who would join the cast in a larger role in season five.

Production

On May 15, 2012, VH1 announced the Atlanta-based spin-off would premiere on June 18, 2012. A five-minute super-trailer was released on June 7, 2012. The series starred Mimi Faust, Erica Dixon, Rasheeda, K. Michelle, Karlie Redd, and Joseline Hernandez, with supporting cast including Stevie J, Lil Scrappy, Momma Dee, Ariane Davis, Kirk Frost, Benzino, and Shay Johnson. On December 16, 2012, VH1 aired Dirty Little Secrets, a special featuring unseen footage and interviews, which garnered 1.22 million viewers. The season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 19, 2012.

Synopsis

Mimi suspects her longtime boyfriend Stevie J of cheating due to his late nights at the studio with his new artist Joseline. Erica struggles with her relationship with Lil Scrappy while dealing with his overbearing mother Momma Dee and her own mother Mingnon, a recovering crack cocaine addict. Karlie seeks her big break as an artist, while K. Michelle tries to revive her career after an abusive relationship with a music executive. Rasheeda, frustrated as an underground rapper, considers firing her husband Kirk as her manager. The show's audience grew substantially, with the finale becoming the highest rated show in primetime on cable among adults 18–49.

Cast

Joseline Hernandez, Erica Dixon, Rasheeda, Mimi Faust, Stevie J, and Lil Scrappy each appeared in all 12 episodes. K. Michelle and Karlie Redd appeared in 11 episodes. Supporting cast included Ariane Davis (9 episodes), Momma Dee (8 episodes), Kirk Frost (10 episodes), Shay Johnson (7 episodes), and Benzino (10 episodes). Guest stars included Erica's mother Mingnon Dixon and Dr. Jeff, as well as notable figures like J. Que, Bryan-Michael Cox, Deb Antney, and Funkmaster Flex at the reunion.