Love & Hip Hop: New York season 7

Did You Know?

• Love & Hip Hop New York: Check Yourself, featuring cast reactions to each episode, was released weekly on digital platforms.
• Deleted scenes from the season's episodes were released weekly as bonus content on VH1's official website.
• James R. appears in an uncredited cameo; he would join the supporting cast in season eight.

Production

The seventh season of Love & Hip Hop: New York premiered on November 21, 2016, following VH1's announcement a week earlier. Kimbella Vanderhee returned as a main cast member after a multi-season absence. Bianca Bonnie and Felicia "Snoop" Pearson were both promoted to the main cast. Tara and Amina were demoted to supporting roles after the previous season's controversial pregnancy storyline.

A central plot involved a custody battle between Yandy and Mendeecees' baby mamas, Samantha Wallace and Erika DeShazo. Samantha, Erika, Samantha's mother Kim Wallace, and Mendeecees' mother Judy Harris joined the supporting cast. This season featured the largest supporting cast in the show's history, including Juelz Santana, Juju C., J. Adrienne, DJ Drewski, Sky Landish, Hennessy Carolina, and Swift Star. Minor supporting roles went to Sofi Green, Major Galore, Ashley Trowers, Jade Wifey, and Asia Cole.

Moniece Slaughter from Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood appeared in two episodes. On December 30, 2016, Cardi B announced her departure from the show to pursue her rap career.

Synopsis

With her husband Mendeecees in jail, Yandy faces a custody battle with his baby mamas Samantha and Erika over their children. Kimbella struggles to trust Juelz again after his past infidelities as he pursues a career comeback. Cardi's rising fame creates drama with her producer Swift. Bianca rekindles with DJ Drewski, sparking a feud with his girlfriend Sky. The creep squad splits after Self and Cisco clash over Mariahlynn. Snoop and J Adrienne argue over J's jealousy. Remy's career thrives but Papoose pressures her to expand their family.

Cast

The main cast included Yandy Smith-Harris (15 episodes), Kimbella Vanderhee (12 episodes), Cardi B (14 episodes), Bianca Bonnie (12 episodes), Mariahlynn (14 episodes), Felicia "Snoop" Pearson (13 episodes), Remy Ma (10 episodes), Hennessy Carolina (9 episodes), Rich Dollaz (14 episodes), DJ Self (13 episodes), and Cisco Rosado (11 episodes). Supporting cast members included Samantha Wallace (11 episodes), Juelz Santana (11 episodes), J. Adrienne (13 episodes), Swift Star (7 episodes), Papoose (9 episodes), DJ Drewski (10 episodes), Sofi Green (4 episodes), Sky Landish (10 episodes), Kim Wallace (7 episodes), Erika DeShazo (12 episodes), Judy Harris (8 episodes), Asia Davies (3 episodes), Ashley Trowers (4 episodes), Jade Wifey (3 episodes), Juju C. (10 episodes), Moniece Slaughter (2 episodes), Peter Gunz (9 episodes), Tara Wallace (5 episodes), Major Galore (5 episodes), and Amina Buddafly (3 episodes).

Guest stars included Nef Harris, Dejanae Mackie, Jace Smith, Miracle Kaye Hall, Jewel Escobar, Shaft, Irene Mackie, Whitney Pankey, and Cory Gunz. Mendeecees Harris appeared via phone call conversations with Yandy. Notable figures such as Fat Joe, French Montana, Cam'ron, Method Man, and Michael K. Williams made minor appearances. The cast's children also appeared, including Kimbella and Juelz' children Leandro, Juelz and Bella James, and Mendeecees' children Lil Mendeecees, Aasim, Omere and Skylar Harris.