Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season 2

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Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
Season 2
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Starring
No. of episodes17
Release
Original network VH1
Original releaseApril 22 (2013-04-22) –
August 12, 2013 (2013-08-12)
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The second season of the reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta aired on VH1 from April 22, 2013 until August 12, 2013. The season was primarily filmed in Atlanta, Georgia. It was executive produced by Mona Scott-Young for Monami Entertainment, Toby Barraud and Stefan Springman for NFGTV, and Shelly Tatro, Brad Abramson, Danielle Gelfand and Jeff Olde for VH1. Carlos King served as co-executive producer.

Contents

The series chronicles the lives of several women and men in the Atlanta area, involved in hip hop music. It consists of 17 episodes, including a two-part reunion special hosted by Mona Scott Young.

Production

On April 1, 2013, VH1 announced that Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta would be returning for a second season on April 22, 2013. [1] All main cast members from the previous season returned. Radio personality Traci Steele was added to the main cast, while her former boyfriend DJ Babey Drew joined the supporting cast.

The season was released on DVD in region 1 on September 11, 2014. [2]

Synopsis

Joseline strives to reclaim her independence from Stevie. Erica's engagement to Scrappy hits the skids, as her tensions with Momma Dee explode. K. Michelle's beef with the other ladies threatens to derail her career. Rasheeda discovers she is pregnant and the news reveals a whole new side to Kirk. Mimi has a new man. Traci and her baby daddy Drew struggle to find common ground.

Reception

The show's ratings continued to grow, with an average of 3.27 million viewers per episode.

Cast

Erica's mother Mingnon Dixon, Dawn Heflin, Nikko London, Stevie J's artist Che Mack, Shirleen Harvell and Traci's boyfriend DaShaun Johnson appear as guest stars in several episodes. The show features minor appearances from notable figures within the hip hop industry and Atlanta's social scene, including Stevie J and Mimi's daughter Eva Jordan, Erica Pinkett, Nikko's friend Johnny Crome, Deb Antney, Bobby V, Bambi, Kirk's jacuzzi fling Mary Jane, Stevie J's father Moses Jordan and Beenie Man.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
131"Back in the A"April 22, 2013 (2013-04-22)2.94 [3]

Mimi celebrates new beginnings, but struggles to turn the page on Stevie J. Momma Dee schemes to get Scrappy away from Erica. K. Michelle takes a big step forward with her career.

guest stars: Alaska Gedeon (A&R Warner Bros.), Mingnon (Erica's mother)

cameo: Eva, Emani

Traci is added to the opening credits. Although credited, Rasheeda, Karlie and Traci do not appear.
142"She Loves Me Not"April 29, 2013 (2013-04-29)2.86 [4]

Joseline wants Stevie to cut out the shenanigans. Drew needs Traci's help to stay in Atlanta with their child. Momma Dee springs her trap on Scrappy.

guest stars: Dawn (booking agent), Mingnon

cameo: Little Drew

Traci and Drew join the cast. Although credited, Rasheeda and Karlie do not appear.
153"Dinner Beef"May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)3.06 [5]

Mimi's housewarming party gets way too hot. Karlie tells Joseline a scandalous rumor about Benzino. Scrappy, Erica, and Momma Dee try to make peace over dinner, but all hell breaks loose.

guest stars: Dawn (booking agent), Mingnon (Erica's mother)
164"He Said, She Said"May 13, 2013 (2013-05-13)3.06 [6]

Erica tells Scrappy she wants to pump the brakes on their engagement. Stevie and Joseline confront Benzino about the rumors he's been spreading. Traci's issues with Drew erupt when she finds a woman in his apartment.

guest stars: Dawn (booking agent), Dr. Michael Randell Although credited, Rasheeda and Karlie do not appear.
175"Baggage"May 20, 2013 (2013-05-20)2.85 [7]

Joseline takes Stevie's new artist Che down a peg. Erica shows Scrappy her ringless finger. Mimi introduces her new man to K. Michelle and Ariane. Rasheeda gets big news from her doctor.

guest stars: Nikko, Che Mack cameo: Little Drew, Dawn
186"Making a Scene"May 27, 2013 (2013-05-27)2.46 [8]

Rasheeda is shocked at Kirk's reaction when she tells him she's pregnant. Joseline doesn't want Stevie working with anyone but her. K. Michelle and Ariane fight with Mimi's boyfriend.

guest stars: Che Mack, Nikko, Darryl Sr. (Lil Scrappy's father), Alea (Traci's sister), Johnny Crome (artist/musician)

cameo: Erica Pinkett

Although credited, Erica and Karlie do not appear.
197"N.Y. State Of Mind"June 3, 2013 (2013-06-03)2.81 [9]

Mimi and Ariane travel to New York to fix things with K. Michelle. Joseline lashes out at Che. Drew gives Traci some devastating news about their business. Rasheeda and Kirk worry how the pregnancy will affect their finances.

guest stars: Che Mack, B. Good (dog trainer) cameo: Bobby V
208"Come to Daddy"June 10, 2013 (2013-06-10)2.96 [10]

Stevie wants Joseline to apologize, but Joseline's jealous nature might destroy their whole relationship instead. Shay regrets letting Scrappy back into her life and her bed. Kirk interrupts Rasheeda's photoshoot with questions about the pregnancy.

guest stars: Che Mack, Rev. Priestess Calister, Alaska Gedeon (A&R Warner Bros.), Dyana Williams (celebrity strategist), Dawn (booking agent), Nikko

cameo: Little Drew, Emani

Although credited, Karlie does not appear.
219"The Keymaster"June 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)3.20 [11]

Stevie drives a wedge between Mimi and Nikko. K. Michelle vows to stop brawling when her label tells her she's putting her career in jeopardy, but it isn't long before Karlie puts her to the test. Rasheeda's mother goes in on Kirk.

guest stars: Nikko, Shirleen (Rasheeda's mother)

cameo: Johnny Crome

Although credited, Traci does not appear.
2210"A Failed Test"June 24, 2013 (2013-06-24)3.12 [12]

Scrappy is accused of violating his probation and faces a possible stint in jail. Mimi has had more than enough of Nikko. Pregnant Rasheeda films a sexy video against Kirk's wishes. Erica and Shay get heated at Karlie's event.

guest stars: Nikko, Mawuli M. Davis (attorney), Deb Antney (CEO Mizay Entertainment), DaShaun (fitness expert) cameo: Eva
2311"Mistake at the Lake"July 1, 2013 (2013-07-01)3.23 [13]

A weekend at a lake house turns wild and Kirk ends up in hot water. Joseline reveals she wants more from Stevie. Drew tries to woo Traci away from her new boyfriend. Scrappy makes a difficult choice.

guest stars: DaShaun, Shirleen, Mary Jane, Bambi cameo: Emani, Jasmine Brown, Mingnon, Bobby V
2412"Turnt Up"July 8, 2013 (2013-07-08)3.49 [14]

Rasheeda confronts Kirk over his wild ways. Joseline pushes Stevie for more commitment. With Scrappy in prison, Erica takes drastic measures for financial security. Ariane auditions to sing back up on K. Michelle's tour.

guest stars: Bambi (recording artist), Mary Jane (Kirk's "friend"), Mingnon (Erica's mother)

cameo: Little Drew

Although credited, Karlie does not appear.
2513"Up in Flames"July 15, 2013 (2013-07-15)3.59 [15]

Scrappy faces his addiction problems head on. Drew does serious damage to Traci's new relationship. Joseline makes a surprise purchase. Rasheeda and her mom face off against Kirk with explosive results.

guest stars: DaShaun (fitness expert), Poppa J (Stevie J's father), Mawuli M. Davis (attorney), Sala Hilaire (addiction specialist), Gerry White (social worker), Shirleen

cameo: Beenie Man

Although credited, Erica does not appear.
2614"Boriqua"July 22, 2013 (2013-07-22)3.66 [16]

Joseline surprises Stevie with a gift and a trip. Mimi gets a makeover. Rasheeda makes a fateful decision whether she stays with Kirk. Scrappy tries to resolve things with Erica before he goes to rehab.

guest stars: Shirleen, Mawuli M. Davis (attorney), Dr. Andrew Jimerson Although credited, K. Michelle and Traci do not appear.
2715"Lord of the Rings"July 29, 2013 (2013-07-29)4.14 [17]

Kirk makes a big attempt to save his marriage. Erica and Momma Dee visit Scrappy in rehab. K. Michelle makes a major announcement. Stevie risks it all to get everything he wants from Joseline and Mimi.

guest stars: Ariel Lessington cameo: Emani, Little Drew, Shirleen, Eva
2816"Reunion – Part 1"August 5, 2013 (2013-08-05)4.19 [18]

Sparks fly when the cast reunites to settle their beefs. Mimi and Joseline call out Stevie about his double proposal. Erica and Scrappy discuss the end of their engagement. Rasheeda confronts Kirk about his betrayal.

host: Mona Scott-Young

house band: Zo Harris and the Reunion Show Band

guest stars: Mingnon
2917"Reunion – Part 2"August 12, 2013 (2013-08-12)4.12 [19]

The drama continues when the cast reunites. Rasheeda reveals the status of her relationship with Kirk. Stevie makes it rain on Nikko. Scrappy squirms in the hot seat between Erica and Shay. K. Michelle makes an announcement and gives a special goodbye performance.

host: Mona Scott-Young

house band: Zo Harris and the Reunion Show Band

guest stars: Mingnon, Nikko

Music

Several cast members had their music featured on the show and released singles to coincide with the airing of the episodes.

List of songs performed and/or featured in Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta season two
TitlePerformerAlbumEpisode(s)NotesRef
Micolta Joseline Hernandez single1, 3performed in rehearsal and onstage [20]
I Just Wanna K. Michelle single1performed in studio session [21]
Paws Lil Scrappy single2performed in studio session
Bring It Karlie Redd single3, 9performed in studio session
played at party		 [22]
Rasheeda Got Bags K. Michelle 4improvisation during studio session
Be Ya SelfChe Macksingle5played in studio session
NY 2 LA Nikko London & Johnny Crome
(as Nikko N' Johnny)		single6, 9featured in music video
U Gonna Learn Today K. Michelle 0 Fucks Given7performed onstage
Hit It From the Back Rasheeda Boss Chick Music10featured in music video shoot [23]
Shotz Joseline Hernandez
(as Ms. Joseline)		single11, 14played in studio session
featured in music video shoot		 [24]
Bury My HeartAriane Davis12performed in audition
Got The Draws
(feat. Beenie Man)		 Karlie Redd single13performed onstage
Smashed da Homie Benzino
(as Zino Grigio)		single14featured in music video
V.S.O.P. K. Michelle Rebellious Soul 17performed onstage at reunion

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