Cast

Ray J has been hard at work turning his business venture Raycon into a global enterprise. He's balancing his duties as a singer-songwriter, producer, actor and electronics mogul -- but his number one job is as a dad and husband. He and Princess Love Norwood are striving toward finding the right work-life balance as both entrepreneurs expand their ever-growing empires.

Princess Love Norwood has been loving her role as mommy to Melody and Epik. The wife and entrepreneur is also hard at work ensuring the success of her clothing line, Princess Love, while adding to her empire through her cosmetics line, Prella. With multiple ventures and competing schedules between Princess and her multihyphenate husband, the Norwoods are continuously working to find the right balance.

For the first time in a long time, Moniece Slaughter is truly happy and living her best life. After years of self-examination, the singer-songwriter is doing all she can to stay away from the Hollywood drama. She's focusing on the rebirth of her music career -- but old habits die hard, and the temptation to lash out at her rivals may prove too much to resist.

The one-time "Princess of the Roc," Teairra Marí Thomas released her first album at the age of 16 and has been grinding in Hollywood as an actress and singer-songwriter ever since. In recent years, her entertainment career has taken a backseat to alcohol-fueled personal problems, but now, Teairra Mari is back. After a successful stint in rehab, she returns to "Love & Hip Hop" with new music, a new boyfriend and a new outlook on life, but nothing is what it seems, and a high-profile crisis looks to be the ultimate test of her newfound resolve.

A native of Los Angeles, Nicole "Miss Nikki Baby" Mudarris learned the art of being a boss while working for the family business, a chain of burlesque clubs. Now, Nikki is handling her own business by launching her own brand of lingerie, Nude by Nikki. A loyal friend, Nikki can often be found guiding her bestie, Teairra Marí Thomas, through her latest drama.

Actress, singer and entrepreneur Masika Kalysha has appeared in over 50 music videos and performed alongside stars like Vivica A. Fox and Mekhi Phifer, but she's probably best known as the mother to Fetty Wap's daughter Khari Barbie, a position that's led to social media conflict with his ex-girlfriend Alexis Skyy. As a "momtrepreneur," Masika launched a very special cosmetic line for her daughter called Khari Barbie Beauty. In addition, Masika continues acting, songwriting and collaborating with top musicians, producers and industry hitmakers.

After a 15-year break, Fizz and the rest of the legendary R&B group B2K finally reunited for the very successful Millennium Tour. Even with a hectic multicity tour schedule, group drama and swirling rumors about his love life, Fizz relished his return to the stage.

Soulja Boy (born DeAndre Way) is a Grammy-nominated and BET Award-winning artist, and a seasoned businessman, wielding all the hitmaking requirements: live entertainer, recording artist, music producer and entrepreneur. Throughout his career, Soulja Boy has been a pioneer in music by being one of the first to use the internet to garner and maintain a strong fan base, creating history in the music industry and innovating the way media is experienced.

Daughter of Grammy Award-winning producer, singer-songwriter and musician Teddy Riley, Nia Riley was born into Hollywood hip-hop royalty and has found her own niche as a model and social media influencer. After years of on-again, off-again drama with rapper Soulja Boy, Nia is single and ready to have fun in L.A.'s glamorous dating scene. Nia took a break from modeling after giving birth to her daughter, Kamryn, but is now seeking to return to magazine covers while balancing motherhood and love.

Lyrica Anderson's love for singing came from watching and listening to her mother, Lyrica Garrett, whose powerhouse vocals have a dash of soul and a sprinkle of magic. Lyrica is happiest in the studio working on her latest project. While her marriage to super producer Floyd "A1" Bentley has created some drama, her son Ocean Bentley has given her more resolve and purpose as she works hard at balancing her life as a wife, mother and artist.

Hitmaker to superstars like Chris Brown, French Montana and Ty Dolla $ign, Floyd "A1" Bentley is transitioning into a bona fide artist who's cranking out bangers. After touring with Grammy Award-winning artist T-Pain, A1 is ready to step out as an independent artist while overseeing his music label, Sound Entertainment. Balancing work and family in Hollywood seems to be A1's biggest challenge yet. Despite the salacious headlines, A1 tries to stay on top of his game, working things out with his wife, Lyrica Anderson, and keeping his family intact.

Max Boyd a.k.a. Max Lux is a songwriter and rapper based in Los Angeles. He began his career ghostwriting for a string of major artists and has written songs for artists such as Stevie Wonder, DeVante Swing, T-Pain, Flo Rida, T.I., Trey Songz, Ray J, Lil' Kim, Diggy Simmons, and many more. His passion for creating great music is his fuel to keep going and keep pumping out hit after hit, including his single "Romeo Must Die." Max is known to be a top-tier writer in the L.A. underground scene and is considered to be an industry tastemaker. He is now set to take on the rap world and truly is a force to be reckoned with.

Rapper, actress and host, Brandi Boyd is an entertainment industry mover and shaker. The goddaughter of the late great superstar Whitney Houston, Brandi started out at the Lula Washington Dance School and was soon appearing in national commercials and films, and on TV shows, most notably, "For the Love of Ray J," as cohost/advisor. A budding entrepreneur, Brandi launched the Luv Indian Hair line and her own clothing line called SMAC, a brand that empowers all people. In addition, Brandi started a nonprofit called We Are Immune in support of her sister, an MS survivor. Brandi has no intentions of stopping now. Her rap duo, Queenz, is making big moves and gaining respect from industry greats. She is a force to be reckoned with and is definitely here to stay.

Willie Taylor is a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, author and CEO of Noivak Music Group. Catapulted into the spotlight after starring on Sean Love Combs's hit MTV show "Making the Band 4," Willie achieved national success with R&B group Day26. In 2009, the singer appealed to the lovers when he released his mixtape "Sextape" on his Noivak Music label. Adding to his list of accomplishments, Willie has worked with numerous artists including Sean Love Combs, Rick Ross, Babyface, Tank, Jeremih, and the list goes on and on. In addition to his musical talents, Willie is no stranger to the stage or screen, having starred in several stage plays and films. Willie received hometown recognition in 2008 when the Chicago suburb where he was raised named a street in his honor (Willie Taylor Ave).

Shanda Denyce Taylor was born and raised in the Chicago area and is one of seven children. Inspired by her father, who was a drummer, producer and writer, Shanda set out to become an artist and performer. Shanda met her husband, Willie Taylor, formerly of Day26, at the age of 16 when he worked with her R&B/pop girl group, X'clusive. Putting her career on hold while she raised their two children, Shanda later joined another girl group alongside Apryl Jones. The group didn't work out, but Shanda gained a great friend in the process. After relocating to L.A. with her family, Shanda is focused on making her mark in the entertainment industry.

A noted entertainer famous for his laid-back Caribbean vibe, Safaree Samuels is best known as the executive producer on all of Nicki Minaj's albums. After the end of his relationship with Minaj, Safaree began to focus on pursuing his musical passion and released a number of projects that were well-received, including his single "Can't Lie" featuring Olaf. No stranger to the limelight, the Brooklyn native has made his way onto shows like "K. Michelle: My Life" (which was the highest-rated episode of the show that season), and on Nick Cannon's "Wild 'N Out," an appearance that brought in the highest ratings in the show's history. From endorsement and product deals to having Hollywood at his beck and call, it is more than obvious Safaree is a star who refuses to stop shining.