Straight out of the Bronx, NY -- the birthplace of hip hop -- Reminisce "Remy Ma" Smith-Mackie is one of the genre's most respected emcees. As the only female member of Big Pun's Terror Squad, Remy Ma earned her "Queen of Rap" crown with her 2006 solo debut, "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story." Her career was derailed after a shooting incident in 2007, which resulted in six years in prison. After her release in 2014, Remy joined Love & Hip Hop ready to win and turn out tracks with her mentor Fat Joe and other hip-hop royalty. With her newfound freedom, Remy is back working on music, cohosting the talk show "State of Culture" and balancing her family life with her supportive husband, Papoose, and kids.

Yandy Smith-Harris is a multi-hyphenate mogul. She built her empire launching her Yelle Skincare line, heading media brand Everything Girls Love and taking on the role of hip-hop activist. A successful businesswoman and mother, Yandy is not the same struggling music manager from Season 1 who worked for Jim Jones. Her brand represents class, honesty and grace under pressure. Whether she's holding down the household while her husband, Mendeecees, serves his prison sentence or standing up for herself against the likes of Chrissy Lampkin, Yandy faces everything life throws at her head-on.

Originally from Miami, Kim "Kimbella" Vanderhee made a name for herself not only as a model and brand ambassador, but as a sensitive-but-tough, tell-it-like-it-is personality as well. After a falling out with her good friend Yandy, Kimbella has been on a mission to rebuild her squad with other supportive and likeminded women. She proved her strength again when she held it down at home with her four kids while her husband, Juelz Santana, was incarcerated for 17 months.

Bronx, NY, native Belcalis "Cardi B" Almanzar is one of the top-selling rappers of the 2010s and beyond. She first rose to stardom as a dancer and social media sensation who amassed millions of followers thanks to her sharp sense of humor and comedic tirades. Before hitting it big with singles like "Bodak Yellow," "I Like It" and "WAP," Cardi appeared on Season 6 and Season 7 of Love & Hip Hop New York while in a relationship with her incarcerated boyfriend Tommy.

Formerly known as Young B, Bianca Bonnie is a singer, dancer and actress from Harlem, NY. She appears alongside friends Cardi B and Mariahlynn on Love & Hip Hop New York, from Season 6 through Season 8, where she was also featured as one of Yandy's clients. In 2019, J-Hope of the band BTS released a remake of her hit song "Chicken Noodle Soup."

Mariahlynn is a Jersey City, NJ, native who grew up in the foster care system. She started writing lyrics as a teenager, finding sanctuary from the drugs, crime and violence that were so pervasive in her neighborhood. But success didn't come overnight. In her early years, Mariahlynn worked as a stripper and exotic dancer to support her family, and she faced constant industry rejection as a result of her unconventional image and raw personality. Everything changed in 2015 when she caught the attention of DJ Self with her debut single, "Once Upon a Time." Mariahlynn has been grinding nonstop ever since, turning out bops and collaborating with artists like Remy Ma. And despite still struggling to hold her family together, Mariahlynn is determined to take her career to the next level.

Felicia "Snoop" Pearson is best known for her role on HBO's "The Wire." She wrote the memoir "Grace After Midnight," detailing her life in foster homes and her second-degree murder charge. She has collaborated on music videos with Lil' Mo, Rick Ross and others, and she has appeared in the Spike Lee films "Da Sweet Blood of Jesus" and "Chi-Raq." Snoop was a cast member on Season 7 and Season 8 of Love & Hip Hop New York.

The CEO and founder of Dollaz Unlimited, Rich Dollaz started out as an ambitious intern at Sean "Diddy" Combs's Bad Boy Records. He rapidly climbed the ranks to become one of the most sought-after promoters and managers in hip hop. And although he has a penchant for mixing business with pleasure, having had past relationships with clients Erica Mena, Jhonni Blaze, Diamond Strawberry, Mariahlynn, Jade Wifey and Anaís, Rich never settles when it comes to his career or his love life.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Papoose represents the grind and hustle of real New York hip hop. Already renowned for his mixtapes, Papoose reached a wider audience with the release of his debut full-length album, "The Nacirema Dream," in 2013. Beyond his music, Papoose's relationship with Remy Ma, whom he married in 2008, has inspired a passionate following of its own. As a husband, father and constant supporter of Black love, Papoose is an outspoken advocate for positive depictions of African-American relationships and families.

Harlem, NY, rapper Juelz Santana shot to fame as a member of the hip-hop group The Diplomats (a.k.a. Dipset). After kicking a years-long opiate addiction, Juelz settled into family life with his kids and Kimbella, a former video vixen he's been married to since 2019. Shortly after his nuptials, Juelz began a 27-month prison sentence for carrying a concealed weapon inside an airport, although he was released in 2020 after serving 17 months.

Bronx, NY, native Peter Gunz is a rapper, multi-instrumentalist and music manager. He's best known for his platinum-selling record "Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)," which he recorded with fellow rapper Lord Tariq. He has collaborated with Big Pun, Fat Joe, Mariah Carey, Ice Cube, KRS-One and more. A father of 10, Peter welcomed children with castmates Amina Buddafly and Tara Wallace at the same time during Season 6 and Season 7.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Cisco Rosado is an in-demand music producer and industry executive. After becoming the president of Mogul Media, Cisco went on to work as the CEO of CMG Entertainment. He's produced records for Jim Jones, French Montana, Styles P and many more. His relationships with Diamond Strawberry, Moe Money and Mariahlynn where chronicled during his time on Love & Hip Hop, from Season 5 through Season 7.

The self-proclaimed "Prince of New York," Power 105.1's DJ Self was born and raised in Brooklyn during hip hop's golden era. As the CEO of Gwinin Entertainment, his clients included fellow Love & Hip Hop castmates Mariahlynn and DreamDoll. During his time on the show, he was romantically involved with Yorma Hernandez, Cardi B, Major Galore and others.

Model, author and entrepreneur Juliette "Juju C." is focused on building her brand after her breakup from Dipset rapper Cam'ron. She wrote her novel "Secrets of the Jewel" to empower women. She continues to pursue an acting career and make new connections -- some even romantic.

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.

DJ Drewski is a multi-talented hip-hop influencer from New Jersey. With the help of mentoring from Cipha Sounds and Angie Martinez, Drewski earned his way up the deejay ranks and landed a producing gig with Hot 97. Always a ladies' man, Drewski found himself in unfamiliar territory with girlfriend Sky Landish on Season 7 of the show.

Half-Jamaican and half-German, Sky Landish is full Bronx, NY. She is a model and the founder of Strip N' Fitness, a workout dance party that mixes health, wellness and fun. On Season 7 of the show, Sky's castmate boyfriend DJ Drewski surprised her with a proposal that shocked both her and the audience.

As a native of Harlem, NY, Mendeecees Harris is a self-made man. While he is heavily immersed in the business side of the music industry, he prides himself on pursuing a wide variety of entrepreneurial endeavors that range from real estate to fashion. And despite being incarcerated from 2016 to 2020, the music manager continues to support his wife, Yandy Smith-Harris, and his blended family.

Judy Harris is the mother of Mendeecees Harris and grandmother to his kids, Lil Mendeecees, Aasim, Omere and Skylar. Judy has maintained good relationships with all of Mendeecees's children's mothers, though occasionally she butts heads with his wife, Yandy.